Windows 10: Windows 10 Free Upgrade version- security risk?

Discus and support Windows 10 Free Upgrade version- security risk? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hello, I am brand new to the forums and have been administering IT for a couple years for a small company. I was just told by a network engineer that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by rlansing, Jul 18, 2017.

  1. RLANSING
    rlansing Win User

    Windows 10 Free Upgrade version- security risk?


    Hello,
    I am brand new to the forums and have been administering IT for a couple years for a small company. I was just told by a network engineer that the free upgrade version of Windows 10 is considered a security risk because the "free version requires updates, cannot disable advertising functionality and makes a concerning amount of outbound connection for no known reason."
    Is this true and should I be concerned with the computers I have on the network that were free upgrades? I thought the free only applied to where the license came from, but that Windows 10 Pro was the same otherwise.
    Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experience,
    Bobby

    :)
     
    rlansing, Jul 18, 2017
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    windows 10 free upgrade Win User

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    windows 10 free upgrade, Jul 18, 2017
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  3. BRCJR
    BRCjr Win User
    How long it works as free...?

    Windows 10 free upgrade is not a free trial version. It is free. Go to all settings>update and security>Activation>If it has Windows 10 is Activated then it now belongs to you on that computer.
     
    BRCjr, Jul 18, 2017
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  4. NAVYLCDR
    NavyLCDR New Member

    Windows 10 Free Upgrade version- security risk?

    The free upgrade version is EXACTLY the same as the full retail version. You need to be looking at setting group policies.
     
    NavyLCDR, Jul 18, 2017
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  5. RLANSING
    rlansing Win User
    Thank you for the prompt response!
     
    rlansing, Jul 18, 2017
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  6. SUPERFLY
    Superfly Win User
    To be less blunt... Win 10 either way (free or not) comes with telemetry... you are correct "free only applied to where the license came from" it's not a security risk unless you are on the NSA's most wanted list...
     
    Superfly, Jul 19, 2017
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  7. ADDRAM
    AddRAM Win User
    Amazing they even upgraded them, I have not done a single job yet out in the field where a company has gone to W10. It`s still XP or W7 Pro or Enterprise.

    But as you say it`s a small company.
     
    AddRAM, Jul 19, 2017
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  8. NAVYLCDR
    NavyLCDR New Member

    Windows 10 Free Upgrade version- security risk?

    NavyLCDR, Apr 4, 2018
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