Problems with latest Windows 10 update

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robertmiles
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6 Dec 2015 15:36:40 UTC
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    The latest Windows 10 update causes some problems affecting BOINC users.

    First, it disables OpenCL use, at least for my GT 440. Installing the Nvidia version of the most recent graphics driver enables it again, though.

    Second, it installs Skype. The last time I tried installing Skype on my Windows 10 desktop, just having it installed (even it not running) slowed down all other programs by about 50 %, so I uninstalled it soon afterwards. I haven't seen anything yet on whether the version this update installs fixes this slowdown problem.

    Another problem with less effect on BOINC:

    It changed your default browser without your permission. For me, changing it back worked, though.

    Jim1348
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    Problems with latest Windows 10 update

    6 Dec 2015 23:16:35 UTC
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      I have been ignoring those upgrade notices on seven PCs, plus a laptop. I think I will ignore them a while longer. Thanks.

      Betreger
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      The consensus over at Seti is

      6 Dec 2015 23:52:18 UTC
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        The consensus over at Seti is that W10 is evil for a variety of reasons.

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