Windows 10 Updates May Come From Different Sources

The latest build of the upcoming Windows 10, which was leaked recently, revealed that users can download updates for the OS from other computers aside from the servers of Microsoft. The Verge revealed that an option provides numerous sources of updates for the OS.

Updates can be downloaded through PCS within an internal network or through the internet. This indicates that the update process already has peer-to-peer capabilities. The upcoming OS is an opportunity for Microsoft to correct some mistakes is made with Windows 8. Industry watchers expect the upcoming OS to be officially released before the end of the year.

Updates for the current versions of Microsoft products have to be downloaded from the servers of Microsoft. With the new feature, users have other options in downloading the latest fixes, patches and updates if the website of Microsoft is inaccessible or slow. For instance, users who have a tablet and PC using Windows 10 will have the opportunity to download an update into the PC through the internet before downloading the same update from the PC into the tablet.

The Verge posted a screenshot of the option that provides users the ability to download updates from numerous sources. The leaked image showed that users can download apps aside from updates for the OS. The updates can be downloaded into the PC or into a local network.

Leaked Windows 10 Build - image credit: theverge.com

Since peer-to-peer downloading of updates may result to security and reliability issues, Microsoft is expected to have anticipated these concerns and may be taking steps in ensuring that all updates for Windows 10 are safe and secure, particularly those coming from other PCs.

The build of the latest OS of Microsoft showed that it may feature a transparent Start menu, an enhanced virtual desktop and new Wi-Fi connection interface.

Although the leaked build remains unofficial, the tech giant has started to release new builds for the Windows 10 Technical Preview. The builds are meant for users who join the Windows Insider Program of the company, hoping to get feedback on the upcoming OS before it is officially released into the market.

Preview builds are offered by Microsoft on a “slow” and “fast” basis. Slow indicates that the builds are released at a slow rate but the build itself is stable. On the other hand, fast indicates that the builds are released at a fast rate but may have a number of bugs on it. A Microsoft executive admitted that the company may be conservative in releasing the Fast builds for Windows insiders in the past. Due to this, industry watchers are expecting an increasing number of fast builds to be released in the future.

A Microsoft spokeswoman did not give any statements in connection to the reports on the new feature of the upcoming Windows 10 OS.

Posted by George Daniels on Tuesday March 17 2015, 11:28 PM EST. All trademarks acknowledged. Filed under Technology. Comments and Trackbacks closed. Follow responses: RSS 2.0