Microsoft has created a new optimised update delivery system for Windows 10
Microsoft has created a new optimised update delivery system for Windows 10.
<>The nifty new feature means Windows 10 users can pull operating system updates and Windows Store apps from your machine, when Microsoft's own servers are busy.These updates can be sent over your local network, or over the internet.
Delivery Optimisation can be incredibly useful. For example, if you have an unstable internet connection, or want to update your computer at peak times when Microsoft's servers are clogged up, this will let Windows 10 still update correctly.
Delivery Optimisation is on by default when you install Windows 10 on your computer, turning your home machine into an update-sharing hub that feeds updates to other devices.
The feature leverages peer-to-peer file-sharing, which could trigger some security concerns amongst users.
According to Microsoft, Delivery Optimisation employs the same security measures as Windows Update and the Windows Store to avoid any privacy beaches.
Your operating system will verify the authenticity of each portion of the OS update or app.
Microsoft hopes to have billions of devices running Windows 10 in the next few years
Delivery Optimisation will never access your personal files, or make any changes to the content on your machine.
However the feature could still impact on your data limit. If your PC is busy feeding updates to other computers, it could tie-up your bandwidth.
If you want to switch the feature off – navigate to Settings > Update & Security.
In the Windows Update menu, listed under the Update Settings. tab, click Advanced Options.
This will load the Advanced Options menu, click Choose How Updates Are Delivered. Then click the toggle next to the option marked Updates From More Than One Place.
Once this toggle is turned off, you will no longer be able to send or receive updates to other PCs
Once this toggle is turned off, you will no longer be able to send or receive Windows updates to other computers.
The news comes as Microsoft announced plans to ban terrible, insecure passwords.
Windows 10 is available for free to any customers running genuine copies of Windows 7 or Windows 8 – although this offer is set to end soon.
Microsoft previously revealed it is quietly working on a new tool to help users perform a clean install of Windows 10 on their computers, smartphones and tablets.
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