For Windows 7, how does one make sure Windows 10 does NOT happen?

[nine9s]

I think that I removed the updates* that cause Windows 7 to upgrade to 10.

I got an email from Microsoft about the upgrade as if I were in the que but I assume that is just a mass mailing versus really triggered by my update situation.

*Here are the KBs that I hide/uninstalled:

KB2952664
KB3035583
KB3065987
KB3068708

My update settings are: 'Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them' and I have Recommended updates unchecked.

Do I need to do anything else to prevent prevent Windows 10 being trigger on my end?

 

[sweenish]

There is no update that makes your computer upgrade.

There is an update that prompts you about the update, that you then opt into.

Basically, you don't have to do a single thing.

 

[Ketchup]

Here are some ideas if you don't even want the notification:

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2433431&highlight=

 

[tweakboy]

Your doomed!

 

[sbpromania]

Windows 10 upgrade is not opt-out, it's opt-in, so unless you do something about it, you'll not have Windows 10.

I have a question though, why not upgrading to Windows 10?

 

[John Connor]

What are updates? What are viruses?

 

[tidy]

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[corkyg]

KB3035583 also creates the GWK Folder in Windows. Uninstalling it removes that folder along with its associated Registry entries. It will try to come back via Windows Update, but you can fix that by hiding KB3035583 so it is not auto included.

 

[evident]

I have a question though, why not upgrading to Windows 10?

for me, Windows Media Center

 

[tidy]

.

 

[Ryland]

for me, Windows Media Center

same. I wont be upgrading my main desktop beyond windows 7 because MS removed WMC and all TV recording functionality from windows.

 

[PliotronX]

duped

 

[PliotronX]

Import to registry & reboot:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Gwx]
"DisableGwx"=dword:00000001

 

[corkyg]

It's worth noting that some of these updates may eventually re-appear in the list even if you've hidden them because they get re-issued.

Very true - however, keep an eye on it and rehide if necessary. I guess I'm saying, stay in control of your system.

 

[TheGardener]

Microsoft has tried 3 times to get me to install KB3035583 and a couple others. First time they appeared as Optional. The second time Recommended. The third time Optional with a note that the updates are Recommended.