Windows 10 Automatic Updates
I was working with my Aspire 576G-5762 tonight. I was advised of a pending Windows 10 update, so I went ahead and restarted the computer. The first change I noticed was my screen resolution was changed. So I changed the magnification back to my liking. Knowing that these updates have a history of messing up settings and drivers, I started checking around and trying things. While trying to record audio with Audacity, all of my Windows sound settings were restored to the defaults. My colors didn't look right, so I right clicked on my desktop to open my Intel graphics settings. I get an error message saying that my display settings are unavailable. Great. So, I successfully updated the driver and my display seems to be alright for now, though I notice my taskbar is no longer black like it used to be.
Just before I started typing this, I tried to turn my system volume down using the fn key and up/down arrows. Nothing happened until about 15-20 seconds later. I tried it just now and my sound meter shows up, but theres still a delay.
Now I'm asked if I'm experiencing sound issues. I clicked on the troubleshooter and it asked if I wanted to change the sound enhancements. I cancelled it since I didn't want to screw anything else up.
My notifications says both my firewall and Avast are turned off. I opened Avast and it says it's working.
I had issues with my old computer after one of these updates. This latest update said it was from April 2018. (?) All I know is that I have lost an hour tonight trying to set everything back up the way I want it. I took me a month to get everything where I wanted it before this latest update!
People have told me to just disable the automatic Win 10 updates. Doesn't that defeat the purpose and pose a possible security risk? All I know is that I am g---**** tired of Microsoft kicking over my sandcastle every time they decide to update.
Thoughts?
