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    Default Stop Windows 10 sharing your update data

    If you’re a Windows user then you’re probably very familiar with how often Windows needs to update. It happens a lot, and it’s generally good – updates mean new features, more bug fixes, and tighter security. But have you ever wondered just how those updates get to your computer?
    Once upon a time those sizeable updates would be downloaded direct from Microsoft’s servers to your computer. With the release of Windows 10, though, things have changed significantly. The new system is called Windows Update Delivery Optimization, and it means the updates are now, in part, downloaded from other Windows 10 users.

    How it works
    A direct link, known as a ‘peer-to-peer’ (P2P) connection, is established between the downloader and another Windows user who already has the update – you, for example. While this connection is in all likelihood extremely secure and private, you may not feel entirely comfortable with strangers’ PCs connecting to yours to share files.
    How to adjust these settings to something you’re happier with.

    Microsoft allows you to choose between two update sharing settings:
    Setting 1 permits Windows 10 to share files with other computers on your local network only.

    Setting 2 permits Windows 10 to share files with other computers on both your local network, and every other Windows 10 user on the internet.
    As you may have guessed, Setting 2 is the Windows 10 default. Here’s how to switch to Setting 1:



    Head to the search bar and type in Windows Update. Select the second option from the top, Windows Update Settings.



    When that new window pops up, select Advanced options.



    Click the small text that says Choose how updates are delivered



    On this final screen you can now check the first option, which allows the sending and reception of updates between PCs on your local network only

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    Default Re: Stop Windows 10 sharing your update data

    Thanks for the heads up. Not sure if its hash checked but don't like the idea it could be a vector for malware.

    Thanks to JonEp

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    Default Re: Stop Windows 10 sharing your update data

    I've been reading a lot about Win10 and I was wondering if there is an app for data management & privacy sharing.

    Could you recommend a program for me?

    Thanks!

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