How to block Windows 10 Upgrade notifications in earlier versions of Windows

[frogboy]

Content source

http://www.ghacks.net/2015/06/01/how-to-block-the-windows-10-update-notification-in-earlier-versions-of-windows/

Windows 7 and 8.1 users who have started their system today may have noticed a new update notification in the operating system's system tray area that allows them to reserve an upgrade to Microsoft's upcoming operating system Windows 10.

Microsoft Windows 10 will be offered as a free upgrade to systems running a genuine version of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, and the update notification is part of Microsoft's effort to notify users about the offer and get as many users as possible to upgrade to Windows 10.

The company pushed out several updates for Windows 7 and Windows 8 in previous months that prepare systems running those operating systems for Windows 10.

We have compiled the list of updates for Windows 7 and 8 which you may want to check out for additional information.

The upgrade notification displayed today on systems running previous versions of Windows 10 allows users to register for the upgrade

Read more here. http://www.ghacks.net/2015/06/01/ho...-notification-in-earlier-versions-of-windows/

 

[Deleted member 178]

lol i didn't get that notification and i'm running win8 on my laptop.maybe i have to wait longer.

 

[Oxygen]

lol i didn't get that notification and i'm running win8 on my laptop.maybe i have to wait longer.

Possibly, but did you try to check for windows update? (it normally triggers the prompt to show up)

 

[Deleted member 178]

Possibly, but did you try to check for windows update? (it normally triggers the prompt to show up)

i did

 

[frogboy]

i did

Just have to wait i have three machines here and got a notification on one so far.

 

[Tony Cole]

What do you do if you do not want/wish to upgrade to Windows 10?

 

[Venustus]

I just got the "prompt" without actually doing anything!!
Could be a slow rollout depending on region!

 

[Maxxx58]

Haha, I didn't have any notification about this, I wish I have a chance to block this notification

 

[frogboy]

What do you do if you do not want/wish to upgrade to Windows 10?

http://malwaretips.com/threads/how-...cations-in-earlier-versions-of-windows.46563/

 

[frogboy]

Haha, I didn't have any notification about this, I wish I have a chance to block this notification

http://malwaretips.com/threads/how-...cations-in-earlier-versions-of-windows.46563/

 

[Tony Cole]

I am NOT going to remove several updates, which, as stated "While you should not see any side-effects after the removal, it may be a good idea to monitor the system after the removal to make sure that this is indeed the case"." I really do not understand why Microsoft just does not provide a simple 'No Thank You' on the upgrade screen, then it will not appear again - unless of course you choose otherwise.

 

[illumination]

If you are not planning on upgrading any time soon or at all, you can permanently disable the notification by following these couple steps.

I would NOT follow the steps listed in the OP's link.

Go to add/remove programs, on the left hand side, select "installed updates"
Look for update "KB3035583"
Click on this update and select uninstall. It will prompt for a reboot, once rebooted, go to windows update, and click "check for updates", when the "recommended" update appears again, right click it, and select "hide"

This will stop the notifications.

On some systems left over remnants may be found in system file "windows\system32\gwx", although i did not find any on mine, and yes, i uninstalled this update, as i have no plans of upgrading.

The patch creates a new directory in C:\Windows\System32\GWX and installs some files. And, if you dig through the directory full of files, locate and view the config.xml file, it reveals clues to possibly confirm that KB3035583 is a Windows 10 upgrade preparatory package. The file's structure contains 'phase' headers showing: RTM, GA, UpgradeDetected, UpgradeDownloadInProgress, UpgradeDownloaded, UpgradeReadyToInstall, UpgradeReadySetupInProgress, UpgradeSetupCompatBlock, UpgradeSetupRolledBack, UPgradeSetupFailed, UpgradeSetupComplete

Source of quote : http://windowsitpro.com/windows-10/...ows-10-upgrade-alert-windows-81-and-windows-7

 

[SherKaan]

I have a question:

Instead of upgrading from 7 to 10, and if I want to do a clean install through a stand alone ISO, can I activate it with my Win 7 key?

 

[jamescv7]

Well no matter which steps should be simple or better to block the notification, as long you have an enough time to decide, relax and do your productive task so for the time comes, you should accept that you will purchase a license once upgrade expires.

@Sher : That should be valid as possible since its eligible to conduct an upgrade/clean install as long license key is been verified.

 

[Moose]

Received! But, I will update to Windows 10, after I received the E-mail saying that okay too!
Keep me updated!

Thank you!

 

[marg]

I don't like the " Internet service fees may apply " part. No thanks Micropoo.! I guess they are planning to charge for updates. This company is worth Billions & it looks like they are getting real greedy now. A Mac in my future is coming in a few years from now.

 

[frogboy]

I don't like the " Internet service fees may apply " part. No thanks Micropoo.! I guess they are planning to charge for updates. This company is worth Billions & it looks like they are getting real greedy now. A Mac in my future is coming in a few years from now.

I think it just refers to the the bandwidth used to download the update. Well at least i hope so.

 

[FreddyFreeloader]

It's just referring to people who have a ISP that charge for data usage or have a data cap.

 

[Ink]

I don't like the " Internet service fees may apply " part. No thanks Micropoo.! I guess they are planning to charge for updates. This company is worth Billions & it looks like they are getting real greedy now. A Mac in my future is coming in a few years from now.

The Windows 10 Upgrade is for a limited-time only, it's a free upgrade.

The charges only occur if you exceed your bandwidth usage. If you have unlimited usage then you should be trouble-free. Anyway, you already pay for your Internet.

 

[frogboy]

The Windows 10 Upgrade is for a limited-time only, it's a free upgrade.

The charges only occur if you exceed your bandwidth usage. If you have unlimited usage then you should be trouble-free. Anyway, you already pay for your Internet.

That is what i posted.