About Windows doing it, with updates and other automated functions, I do believe I share an opinion with quite a few: hold the hold of horses in your own hold. Go to Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Windows Update\Change settings, and choose Windows to check for updates but leave the decisive action for yourself. And, I would say DEFINITELY, have recommended Updates unticked. You will see those Updates informed.
I've abandoned practically all auto functions, including auto start of CDs and DVDs, because it easily gets to a mess. More secure to use the traditional method: door won't open, unless YOU use the key. No offense to those who, at least try, to make our life easier.
"However beautiful the strategy, you should occasionally look at the results." - Winston Churchill
Best of all.