It appears Windows 10 is downloading on Windows 7 and 8 without user's permission. A reader of The Inquirer noticed that the BT Windows 10 folder had pop up on his machine even though he hadn't reserve a copy. He only noticed after spotting a number of failed Upgrade to Windows 10 messages in his Windows update history.
Windows 10 has been a free upgrade since its official release by Microsoft, and users have been able to opt-out if the don't want to upgrade but now the files a being downloaded and installs on systems which have automatic updates turn on. Microsoft confirmed this happening to The Inquirer.
When asked about the issue, Microsoft responded by saying ''For individuals who have chosen to receive automatic updates through Windows update, we help upgradable devices get ready for Windows 10 by downloading the files they will need if they decide to upgrade. When the upgrade is ready the customer will be prompted to install Windows 10 on the device.'' Convenient if you are installing Windows 7 or 8 specifically to upgrade to Windows 10. Otherwise, not so much.''
The automatic download takes up between 3.5 and 6Gb of storage space. Windows tablets with smaller hard drives are affected and people with data caps on their internet connections obviously wouldn't want that amount of data coming in without permission. The background download is also likely to affect people with poor internet connections without being aware that they are downloading unnecessary files.
Since it's release over 75 million devices have made the upgrade to Windows 10, and some sources say the number is closer to 100 million.
Source: PC Gamer
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