According to the reports that Windows 10 is downloading to computers by itself whether you need it or not. Have you ever notice this?

It was reported by an Inquirer reader that he found the software’s installtion files had automatically found their way to a hidden directory on hits PC.

The download come in anonymous source as he did not opt in to download Windows 10. There were also other PC users reported the “optional” download doing automatically.

He told the publication reporter that he thought Microsoft hinted the upgrade was optional. He wondered why does it try to install over and over again.

Windows 10 is not installing itself once the files are installed, but the download demands between 3.5GB and 6GB, placing demand on disk space and bandwith.

Microsoft hints users to install the OS each time they open the computer.

However, it seems that the download come to the users on Windows 7 and 8 who have upgraded Windows 10 from Microsoft, a setting that needs to be active for critial security patches to come through.

The statement from Microsfot company, indicating that Windows 10 download itself is to help users prepare for the OS switch when they are ready. When the upgrade is ready, the users will be indicated to install Windows 10 on their PC.

There was previous report about Windows 10 concerns that Microsoft has the power to remotely delete pirated contents from computers.