Samsung has really done something truly dumb. Neowin is reporting that they have installed an application on their computers that disables Windows Updates. Here’s the details:
If we were to tell you that your machine downloaded a file called “Disable_Windowsupdate.exe” you’d probably think we were talking about malware or viruses. But the file in question actually comes from Samsung and is designed to “help your windows configuration settings”.
Yes, that’s right; Samsung, through its own bloatware, infects your device installs a program whose sole purpose is to disable Windows Update. This was discovered by a researcher and Microsoft MVP, when taking a look at SWUpdate, Samsung’s bloatware that comes with all their PCs.
So, why would Samsung do this? Here’s what the company said:
When you enable Windows updates, it will install the Default Drivers for all the hardware no laptop which may or may not work. For example if there is USB 3.0 on laptop, the ports may not work with the installation of updates. So to prevent this, SW Update tool will prevent the Windows updates.
Here’s the problem with this as described by the guy who found this nasty little application:
Why would you ever disable WU in such a fashion (or in general), in a way a generic user cannot control, leaving them vulnerable?
WU is Windows Update and disabling it leaves you unable to get security updates and the like that makes sure that you don’t get pwned by someone because you’re simply connected to the Internet.
My thoughts are that this combined with this other Samsung fiasco and the fact that their smart TVs actively listen to you makes me want to avoid all of their products. Why? Any company who would do stuff like this is one that doesn’t deserve to get my money. Ever.
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Samsung Disables Windows Updates For Your Own Good….. WTF?
Samsung has really done something truly dumb. Neowin is reporting that they have installed an application on their computers that disables Windows Updates. Here’s the details:
If we were to tell you that your machine downloaded a file called “Disable_Windowsupdate.exe” you’d probably think we were talking about malware or viruses. But the file in question actually comes from Samsung and is designed to “help your windows configuration settings”.
Yes, that’s right; Samsung, through its own bloatware,
infects your deviceinstalls a program whose sole purpose is to disable Windows Update. This was discovered by a researcher and Microsoft MVP, when taking a look at SWUpdate, Samsung’s bloatware that comes with all their PCs.So, why would Samsung do this? Here’s what the company said:
When you enable Windows updates, it will install the Default Drivers for all the hardware no laptop which may or may not work. For example if there is USB 3.0 on laptop, the ports may not work with the installation of updates. So to prevent this, SW Update tool will prevent the Windows updates.
Here’s the problem with this as described by the guy who found this nasty little application:
Why would you ever disable WU in such a fashion (or in general), in a way a generic user cannot control, leaving them vulnerable?
WU is Windows Update and disabling it leaves you unable to get security updates and the like that makes sure that you don’t get pwned by someone because you’re simply connected to the Internet.
My thoughts are that this combined with this other Samsung fiasco and the fact that their smart TVs actively listen to you makes me want to avoid all of their products. Why? Any company who would do stuff like this is one that doesn’t deserve to get my money. Ever.
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