{"id":258,"date":"2016-03-17T09:01:35","date_gmt":"2016-03-17T09:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stcleaner.com\/blog\/?p=258"},"modified":"2018-02-22T15:11:20","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T15:11:20","slug":"how-to-fix-automatic-app-deletion-problem-in-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stcleaner.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/17\/how-to-fix-automatic-app-deletion-problem-in-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Automatic App Deletion Problem in Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The latest Windows 10 update is making rounds more for the bugs that it has caused than any improvements it might have brought.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bugs create trouble in scattered areas of the OS and make computing a really troublesome experience for the user rather than the convenience it is supposed to be. One of the most problematic\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">problems is the Automatic app deletion issue that deletes apps and software programs even without seeking the consent of the user.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As most of us have many programs installed in our computers, it simply isn\u2019t a rational decision to remove many \/ most of those programs citing the \u201cincompatibility\u201d issue. But this is exactly what Microsoft did in their latest update for Windows 10. Many tech nerds posted on Microsoft forums asking for solutions, but Microsoft kept mum on the issue. This complete silence further adds credence to the fact that it is not a bug, but an improvement to the OS to make it more compatible with various computer software programs. It also means that the OS will continue to remove the apps, at least for the time being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So users must take measures to safeguard data and software programs on their computer. We\u2019ve discovered some methods which may help you to prevent automatic app deletion in windows 10. Let\u2019s take a look.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>1. \u00a0Turn off Automatic Updates<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are losing your files due to the automatic app deletion problem in Windows 10, the first thing you should do is to turn off the automatic updates of the windows 10. It will prevent the installation of any further updates of the OS and prevent any softwares or apps from deletion. And keep the updates off until Microsoft officially releases the fix for the problem or another update which fixes this bug.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turning off the automatic update in Windows 10 is very different from previous versions of windows. There are no direct options in the control panel or settings window to do so. To turn off automatic updates in Windows 10, follow the steps given below.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Open <\/span><b>Run <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">window by pressing <\/span><b>Win<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+<\/span><b>R<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> keys together.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Type <\/span><b>gpedit.msc<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the Run window and press <\/span><b>Enter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Now, the <\/span><b>Group Policy Editor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> window will pop up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click on <\/span><b>Computer Configuration <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">node and select <\/span><b>Administrative Templates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the left panel.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stcleaner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stcleaner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image02-300x211.jpg\" alt=\"image02\" width=\"300\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stcleaner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image02-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stcleaner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image02.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Now select <\/span><b>All Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the right panel and scroll down until you find an entry named as <\/span><b>Configure Automatic Updates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stcleaner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image00.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-259\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stcleaner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image00-300x210.jpg\" alt=\"image00\" width=\"300\" height=\"210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stcleaner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image00-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stcleaner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image00.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Double-click it and select <\/span><b>Enabled<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the following window.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stcleaner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stcleaner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image01-300x254.jpg\" alt=\"image01\" width=\"300\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stcleaner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image01-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stcleaner.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image01.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Now edit the <\/span><b>Options<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pane at the bottom.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select<\/span><b> 5 &#8211; Allow local admin to choose setting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click <\/span><b>Apply<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><b>OK<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Now you can easily change the Automatic Update Settings just like you used to do so in the previous versions of Windows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Go to <\/span><b>Control Panel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and click on <\/span><b>System and Security<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> option.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Now click on <\/span><b>Windows Update<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and select <\/span><b>Change settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the following page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Now you will see an option named <\/span><b>Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Select it and Save changes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you have attained absolute control over Windows Updates and Windows 10 will prompt you every time whenever an update is available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>2. \u00a0Reinstall the Programs<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re already suffering from the mysterious uninstallation of apps and programs, disable the automatic updates and then re-install the programs. This might consume some time but at least you can resume your normal computing activities without worrying about your apps \/ programs disappearing again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Wait for the Next Windows 10 Update<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Microsoft is being criticized everywhere for the wrongs committed by this update, they will surely come up with a fix for this issue. And we\u2019re expecting the next update might just be focused ONLY on this issue. In the meanwhile, you can disable updates and re-install any programs and then wait for Microsoft to address the issue.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll love to hear your comments on this. Follow these steps and write back to us. 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