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Apparently I'm not done beating this dead horse yet. That's because another file-deleting bug has surfaced in Microsoft's Windows 10 Build 1809 update. The same update Microsoft pulled from the public circulation because it was wiping entire user folders from existence. The new bug centers around Microsoft's Unzip application, and seems to present itself in two distinct forms.
There are entirely too many situations where this leads to the loss of data. Here's how to reddit user describes the issue:
"The issue is that in 1809," "overwriting files by extracting from an archive" "File Explorer does not result in an overwrite prompt and it just does not replace any queries. did overwrite items, but did so silently without asking. "
Other users are confirming the same issue, and there is currently an entry on the Windows 10 FeedbackHub.
In a pre-Windows 10 build 1809 world, I can not read more about this problem. Then again, Microsoft completely missed the original, and more severe, file-deleting bug that caused the unprecedented decision to pull the update from public distribution.
Follow me here, let's do some quick match. Microsoft said that it's only about one-hundredth of one percent (or 0.01%) of its Windows Insiders. Microsoft has claims it has 15 million Windows Insiders that test early builds and future Windows 10 updates. This means it is potentially affected 1500 of them. What does not sound too devastating right? Well, extrapolate that out. We know that Windows 10 has a global install base of at least 700 million. 0.01% x 700 million equals 7 million people.
Microsoft Windows 10 1809 update, well, let's say that seemingly inconsequential "one-hundredth of a percent" really adds up.
Insiders can now report the severity of a problem associated with Windows 10 testing. Is that enough?Microsoft
And now another data-eating bug is affecting some users who did not receive that update. Hopefully enough people upvote this one to get Microsoft's attention. To the company's credit, it has recently been revised to provide a solution to the problem. I'm not remotely confident that's enough.
Put another way, Windows 10 users are at risk every time Microsoft fires out an update. History proves this.
RELATED: Here's How Ubuntu Updates Your PC And Why It's Better Than Windows
Let me get in front of an accusation some readers may level at me. Yes, I've completely said Windows in favor of Linux. So if you're calling me biased, you'd be ok. And you know what? It's Microsoft's flawed Windows Updates that set me down that path. In my eyes, I can not fathom how to put up with this month after month.
People have this assumption that Linux is obtuse and requires endless troubleshooting, but once you're still paying attention, and even entire websites are committed to dealing with, preventing, and solving myriad issues with Windows. Updates, your viewpoint may slowly change.
For now, as always, I strongly encourage Windows 10 users to delay updates by any means necessary. Defer them if you 're on Windows 10 Pro, and follow this guide if you' re on Windows 10 Home. And do not, under any circumstances, use Microsoft's built-in Unzip app. Grab yourself WinRar or 7Zip.
Or just install Ubuntu.
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Apparently I'm not done beating this dead horse yet. That's because another file-deleting bug has surfaced in Microsoft's Windows 10 Build 1809 update. The same update Microsoft pulled from the public circulation because it was wiping entire user folders from existence. The new bug centers around Microsoft's Unzip application, and seems to present itself in two distinct forms.
There are entirely too many situations where this leads to the loss of data. Here's how to reddit user describes the issue:
"The issue is that in 1809," "overwriting files by extracting from an archive" "File Explorer does not result in an overwrite prompt and it just does not replace any queries. did overwrite items, but did so silently without asking. "
Other users are confirming the same issue, and there is currently an entry on the Windows 10 FeedbackHub.
In a pre-Windows 10 build 1809 world, I can not read more about this problem. Then again, Microsoft completely missed the original, and more severe, file-deleting bug that caused the unprecedented decision to pull the update from public distribution.
Follow me here, let's do some quick match. Microsoft said that it's only about one-hundredth of one percent (or 0.01%) of its Windows Insiders. Microsoft has claims it has 15 million Windows Insiders that test early builds and future Windows 10 updates. This means it is potentially affected 1500 of them. What does not sound too devastating right? Well, extrapolate that out. We know that Windows 10 has a global install base of at least 700 million. 0.01% x 700 million equals 7 million people.
Microsoft Windows 10 1809 update, well, let's say that seemingly inconsequential "one-hundredth of a percent" really adds up.
Insiders can now report the severity of a problem associated with Windows 10 testing. Is that enough?Microsoft
And now another data-eating bug is affecting some users who did not receive that update. Hopefully enough people upvote this one to get Microsoft's attention. To the company's credit, it has recently been revised to provide a solution to the problem. I'm not remotely confident that's enough.
Put another way, Windows 10 users are at risk every time Microsoft fires out an update. History proves this.
RELATED: Here's How Ubuntu Updates Your PC And Why It's Better Than Windows
Let me get in front of an accusation some readers may level at me. Yes, I've completely said Windows in favor of Linux. So if you're calling me biased, you'd be ok. And you know what? It's Microsoft's flawed Windows Updates that set me down that path. In my eyes, I can not fathom how to put up with this month after month.
People have this assumption that Linux is obtuse and requires endless troubleshooting, but once you're still paying attention, and even entire websites are committed to dealing with, preventing, and solving myriad issues with Windows. Updates, your viewpoint may slowly change.
For now, as always, I strongly encourage Windows 10 users to delay updates by any means necessary. Defer them if you 're on Windows 10 Pro, and follow this guide if you' re on Windows 10 Home. And do not, under any circumstances, use Microsoft's built-in Unzip app. Grab yourself WinRar or 7Zip.
Or just install Ubuntu.
