The November Update Deletes Programs
One would like to think that Windows 10's problems are behind us, but reality shows otherwise. The latest November update debuted with a considerable amount of bugs, to the point that its offline availability was canceled until further notice. However, some users who did receive it via Windows Update discovered that the update deletes specific programs.
First it was general availability, then activation details, then personal data collection, and now missing programs. So far, it seems that Windows 10 is another stain on Microsoft's record, despite the numbers saying otherwise. Of course, opinions are deeply divided. Those who wanted to escape Windows 8 at all costs and found the new operating system stable defend it tooth and nail, but reports keep piling up, and we are not entirely sure Redmond is listening. Fast forward to the latest general update this month. Windows Update still offers it, but its offline availability was interrupted due to various technical issues.
What can happen if we add that update? One possibility is seeing programs uninstalled. Several users have taken to Reddit to indicate that Windows 10 decided to uninstall software such as Speccy, CPU-Z, and the Catalyst Control Center. This last example is especially worrying, since AMD graphics cards need the CCC to activate advanced features like overclocking and cooling control. The most affected programs are those that interact more directly with hardware. Speccy presents information about our computer, and CPU-Z does the same with the processor, memory, and graphics card (to a lesser extent).
This is extremely serious. If an update (which by the way can only be delayed, not canceled through conventional means) has the ability to completely uninstall programs, user control drops to zero. Another very serious aspect is that Microsoft gives no warning about the update's behavior before the fact. Add to this a touch of absurdity: a user reinstalled CPU-Z, and it works without problems. And to finish… Microsoft has no right to decide, period. Today it's CPU-Z, tomorrow it could be half a decade of work on the hard drive. Redmond needs to raise its game urgently. Users' patience is not exactly abundant...
