Microsoft Accused of Making Windows 10 Impossible to Block, Company Denies

[Jack]

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The “forced Windows 10 upgrades” saga is back with a new episode, this time involving claims that Microsoft made the switch to the new operating system impossible to block.

And while this might not be such a big surprise for many users out there, having anupgrade to another operating system forced on your computer is actually a huge issue, especially because this could have serious consequences on PCs where work isn’t saved or backups are not available.

According to a new report by The Register, Windows 10 upgrades are now pretty much impossible to block, as users are provided with a prompt that has no cancel button. The only option they get is to reschedule the upgrade or start it immediately, and as we know, pressing the X button in the right top corner makes no difference.

Basically, this means that Microsoft removed the cancel option from the upgrade prompt, so whenever users get to see this message, the only way to continue is to actually launch the Windows 10 installer.

Microsoft denies all claims
Microsoft, on the other hand, says that all these accusations are completely false, and the aforementioned report is fake because nobody is presented with such an upgrade prompt unless they manually clicked the Windows 10 upgrade in Windows Update and accepted the EULA. This screen is what you see after doing all of these, Microsoft explains, so there’s no way you can reach this point without manually going through all the steps.


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[_CyberGhosT_]

They could be trying to start controversy for MS with this one.
What they don't realize is MS doe's a good job of starting trouble
for themselves without help lol
Great share Jack.
PeAcE

 

[frogboy]

As long as you do not install kb3035583 you should be safe.

 

[Azure]

And so the drama continues...

Until probably the following:

A. Microsoft finally learns how to promote their new OS efficiently without any tricks. Giving the user easy to understand info on the benefits of Windows 10 over their other OS, so that the user can made an inform decision regarding whether to upgrade or not.

B. The free upgrade is finished. And lots of people that initially dismissed Windows 10 due to paranoia regret not getting the free upgrade.(While I do agree that Microsoft could have done better. It also seems to me the other side is guilty of making things look worse than it actually is)

I still believe that if the majority of people gave Windows 10 a chance, they will like it. Of course, it's their decision if they want it or not.

 

[Myriad]

As long as you do not install kb3035583 you should be safe.

Without doubt that particular update was the "Prince of Stinkers " , although from memory I don't
think it was the only culprit.

But I agree , folks who consistently refused it seem to have been largely untroubled by the endless MS Nagware ,
and sneaky W10 installs without the user's knowledge or consent.

 

[Wendra]

I know of 2 people that awoke to Win10 installed on their machines without consent.

The Windows 10 free upgrade offer ends July 29, 2016. These next 2 months might see even more aggressiveness from Micro$oft.

 

[Myriad]

I know of 2 people that awoke to Win10 installed on their machines without consent.

The Windows 10 free upgrade offer ends July 29, 2016. These next 2 months might see even more aggressiveness from Micro$oft.

Yes , that is certainly one possible scenario , the other being that out of the goodness of their hearts ,
MS will magically extend the " free upgrade " period .

" Resistance is futile , you will be assimilated " .....

 

[ElectricSheep]

I know of several people who ended up with W10 by "accident" in the last couple weeks or so.
I still haven't upgraded to 10, and I don't get the constant nagging reminders either cos I killed them ages ago (thanks to a program that @frogboy found on here )
I'm still undecided whether to go 10 or stay as I am, but I will NOT be forced into unwanted upgrades!

I might be a sheep, but I still have my own mind!!

 

[marzametal]

And so the drama continues...

Until probably the following:

A. Microsoft finally learns how to promote their new OS efficiently without any tricks. Giving the user easy to understand info on the benefits of Windows 10 over their other OS, so that the user can made an inform decision regarding whether to upgrade or not.

B. The free upgrade is finished. And lots of people that initially dismissed Windows 10 due to paranoia regret not getting the free upgrade.(While I do agree that Microsoft could have done better. It also seems to me the other side is guilty of making things look worse than it actually is)

I still believe that if the majority of people gave Windows 10 a chance, they will like it. Of course, it's their decision if they want it or not.

Can Windows 10 be installed without an upgrade from 7 or 8, or is this going to have to wait till this free crap is over?

 

[Entreri]

I believe it. I know of several people in the past week this has happened, essentially woke up to a new OS. LOL

Spyware 10 is trying its hardest.

 

[Kardo Kristal]

Can Windows 10 be installed without an upgrade from 7 or 8, or is this going to have to wait till this free crap is over?

@marzametal You can perform clean install with ISO file but if you want to get Windows 10 for free then I suggest to upgrade it first from Windows 7, 8 or 8.1. When upgrade is ready then you should have Windows 10 with activated license automatically.

After that you can perform clean install anytime and then you don't have to insert license key anymore because it is automatically activated.

Regards,
Kardo

 

[Deleted member 178]

Can Windows 10 be installed without an upgrade from 7 or 8, or is this going to have to wait till this free crap is over?

The upgrade procedure allows you to register "your" Win10 , once done , it is recorded and Win10 will activate automatically once it connect to internet.

 

[ElectricSheep]

The upgrade procedure allows you to register "your" Win10 , once done , it is recorded and Win10 will activate automatically once it connect to internet.

Until you block it...

 

[Deleted member 178]

Until you block it...

block what?

 

[marzametal]

Until you block it...

Are you hinting that preventing activation checks will bork the OS?

 

[Deleted member 178]

Are you hinting that preventing activation checks will bork the OS?

why won't you activate it? you need to register your license if not you will not be able to access some features of Win10.

 

[Atlas147]

I think microsoft is definitely pushing for windows 10 more so than they have any other platforms previously and this can cause some users to accidentally accept the upgrade and calling it a forced upgrade. I have managed to keep my dad's and brother's computer on windows 7 up till now without them being forced to update to windows 10 so microsoft is definitely not forcing anyone to upgrade.

On the other hand I do agree that microsoft should make it a little harder to update to the new system because of the amount of people accidentally updating and not wanting the windows 10 platform. Some say that microsoft are using the same tactics as most adware and PUPs to encourage users into upgrading. Whether this is ethical or not in your book, depends on your own mindset.

 

[ElectricSheep]

block what?

I killed the constant update reminders (got sick of getting one every few hours)
Haven't heard a peep about any updates for several months since I killed those reminders- enjoying the peace & quiet!!

The sheep with a mind of it's own

 

[cruelsister]

Any of the anti-Win10 folks try Never10?

GRC | Never10  

 

[Vasudev]

I think MS will nag everbody until last date to upgrade to w10m and afterwards, they would price windows 10 a little higher.