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  • victor2
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    Before they know it, MS could be forcing people onto Linux.:rotfl:

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  • Oblivion
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    Just to be clear, these are the Windows updates that need to be uninstalled (if indeed they are already installed) to prevent Windows 10 nagging and background download ...

    Windows 7 Machine ...
    KB3035583
    KB2952664
    KB3021917

    Windows 8/8.1 Machine ...
    KB3035583
    KB2976978

    and change Windows Update settings from Automatic to Notify Me ... then you have a chance to clobber these updates if they show up again.

    Of course, knowing how unscrupulous Microsoft is, they'll probably reintroduce this unwanted garbage under different update numbers in due course. You have to keep on your toes. ;)
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  • HappySeagull
    HappySeagull Posts: 145 Forumite
    victor2 wrote: »
    Before they know it, MS could be forcing people onto Linux.:rotfl:

    Absolutely. I've been checking the software I'd need to find alternatives for, and the only stumbling block is Lightroom.
  • molerat
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    Thought I had managed to make it go away but a nag appeared in updates again, at least it was in optional updates though and I have hidden it (again) :mad:
  • Oblivion
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    molerat wrote: »
    Thought I had managed to make it go away but a nag appeared in updates again, at least it was in optional updates though and I have hidden it (again) :mad:


    Which KB was that I wonder ... I've not seen any nags resurfacing in updates.
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  • LHW99
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    MS are getting very persistent - I wanted to get a copy of windows movie maker, but it then over-rode my update settings, and started downloading various updates without asking if they were wanted.
    I had to switch off the machine to interrupt the process, reboot in safemode, go into services to disable the installer and change my update preferences back the way I want them.

    I have a W7 machine, which runs a number of programmes not compatible with later Windows versions, and which is a backup machine for a non-internet enabled computer (strange way round, but that works for me).

    I don't want it updated, and feel MS should acknowledge that fact.
    When I have assurances that all the software and peripherals I want to run will be compatible with 10, I will probably buy a computer that runs it.
    Until then I will stick with 7.
  • GunJack
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    Oblivion wrote: »
    Which KB was that I wonder ... I've not seen any nags resurfacing in updates.

    can't remember OTTOMH, but it happened on one of my W7 machines too :mad:

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  • molerat
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    Oblivion wrote: »
    Which KB was that I wonder ... I've not seen any nags resurfacing in updates.
    Doesn't seem to have one, just shows as "Upgrade to Windows 10 Home Optional 2,845.9MB"
  • molerat
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    And another one just popped up.
  • shakeitright
    shakeitright Posts: 159 Forumite
    edited 24 November 2015 at 2:50PM
    There is a handy tool called GWX control panel,which will search and remove all traces of windows 10 and therefore stop all the nagging to upgrade
    http://blog.ultimateoutsider.com/2015/08/using-gwx-stopper-to-permanently-remove.html
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