Microsoft revealed this week that clicking the Check for updates button in Windows can opt you in to testing beta code for your operating system. They argue that people who click the button are advanced users who are seeking updates, so they will be updated to the latest optional release.
Windows 10 has already been plagued with update problems, and now another issue has arisen. Users who are careful about keeping their system updated should watch out — Microsoft revealed this week that clicking the “Check for updates” button in Windows can opt you in to testing beta code.
Windows typically downloads updates automatically, but fastidious users can also hit the Check for updates button in the Windows Update section of the Settings panel in Windows 10 to manually check for any changes to Windows. This is useful when you are performing system maintenance or if you’re working from a freshly installed copy of Windows.
