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Win 10 -preload

Oct 15, 2015 2:09PM PDT

Some users maybe getting Win 10 "preloaded" even though you may not have requested it yet. If you have the folder $WINDOWS - BT, you maybe one of them. This folder is also required for OS upgrades in other earlier OSes, but under Win 10, due to the free nature and MS deems it necessarily will start the d/l w/o your knowledge. The Win 10 OS will thus be ready(present) when you do request it and not be part of a massive wait period during the peak request or early adapters of Win 10. In most cases that folder is hidden but may pop-up when unhidden or during the preload period. google the file/folder name for more detailed info. enjoy

tada -----Willy Happy

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