I read that Windows 10 uses peer-to-peer file sharing with any other Windows hosts it locates on the same network.
This way each Windows computer does not have to connect to Microsoft to download, e.g., the Windows 10 "upgrade". It seems like this could also be used to evade attempts by users to block such downloads by blocking Microsoft IP addresses.
Windows 10 could propagate itself through a network of Windows computers, like a ...
Seriously, how does this work in pratice?
Windows 10 does peer-to-peer file sharing automatically without requiring any user interaction?
Yes, this is called "delivery optimization" and it's on by default. By default, Windows Enterprise/Education only pull updates from Microsoft and the local domain, while Windows Home/Pro will also pull updates from other peers on the internet.
You can turn it off, or disable pulling from internet peers, but given the OP, who knows if MS actually respects that setting? I guess we have to roll the dice now.
Yes, but you needed to configure that. This comes enabled by default. And on Windows Home/Pro, it downloads updates from third-parties on the internet too.
This way each Windows computer does not have to connect to Microsoft to download, e.g., the Windows 10 "upgrade". It seems like this could also be used to evade attempts by users to block such downloads by blocking Microsoft IP addresses.
Windows 10 could propagate itself through a network of Windows computers, like a ...
Seriously, how does this work in pratice?
Windows 10 does peer-to-peer file sharing automatically without requiring any user interaction?