Why 58% of IT Professionals Say Windows 10 Updates Are Useless
A recent Computerworld survey reveals that a majority of IT staff find Windows 10's twice‑yearly updates either useless or of little value, with many preferring older Windows versions and criticizing forced update policies.
According to a Computerworld report citing a survey by Patch Management consultant Susan Bradley, 58% of respondents believe that the bi‑annual Windows updates are either useless (24%) or of little use (34%).
Another 20% consider the updates useful, while 22% remain neutral on the topic.
The article notes that most IT professionals still prefer Windows 7, and a large majority are dissatisfied with Microsoft’s forced update system for Windows 10.
An IT administrator commented that the updates rarely bring improvements but often cause problems, stating that Windows 10 updates have not addressed fundamental issues.
One respondent said, “I understand the concept of WaaS, which is a great feature, but why doesn’t Microsoft focus more on useful functionalities?”
A similar 2018 survey found that nearly 70% of participants thought Windows 10 updates were useless (35%) or of little use (34.5%); about 12% found them somewhat useful, and roughly 18% stayed neutral.
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