How do I get rid of Windows 10 Upgrade?

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EINREB

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I am sure that many older users have complaints about the use of new OS systems, but for me, Windows 10 is the worst. It looks like an Android system without the touch and swipe features, and I do not want something that looks like a non-working IPhone on my computer. And now Microsoft is pestering me to change from 7 to 10 every time I use the computer! I don't care if it is for free I do not want it!
The question is, what do I have to do to get rid of those pesty popups trying to convince me to change to Windows 10? I thought I could rid of it by accepting the offer, download it, and then revert back to 7. That did not work, I wasted my time doing that, and it is now annoying me again with the pop ups and reminders.
Any suggestions or comments, anyone?
 
The update notification goes away July 29, 2016 (the last day it's available for free)

To remove it sooner there's a few options:
  1. Uninstall KB3035583 (note it may install itself again if you are set to automatically update windows)
  2. GWX Control Panel (http://ultimateoutsider.com/downloads/)
  3. At HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Gwx add a dword named DisableGwx with a value of 1
 
I have a feeling Microsoft is gonna pull some shifty stuff and all the non-adopters of Windows 10 are gonna get screwed with less and less support and eventually be forced to upgrade..and at which point...pay to do so.

I hope I'm wrong, but I'm betting people who didn't switch are going to regret it.
 
Laquer Head said:
I have a feeling Microsoft is gonna pull some shifty stuff and all the non-adopters of Windows 10 are gonna get screwed with less and less support and eventually be forced to upgrade..and at which point...pay to do so.
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What you described there happens to all copies of Windows that is being superseded by a newer edition. Nothing new there.

It just so happens that they're offering a free upgrade to 10 as a nice gesture to lure you into their monopoly empire.
 
I agree, I meant that whether people like it or not..windows 10 is gonna be the only OS supported and the non adopters will have to either like it, or choose a non windows OS variant.

But yes, nothing new..I just don't get why people wouldn't accept the freebie..I guess I also dont understand alot of the supposed problems people speak about either.
 
I think most are worried about the weird start menu, but all you need to do is install classic shell and you have your windows 7 back basically. I think the ones that don't want to upgrade are really overthinking it and its not as bad as they say it is.
 
johnb35 said:
I think most are worried about the weird start menu, but all you need to do is install classic shell and you have your windows 7 back basically. I think the ones that don't want to upgrade are really overthinking it and its not as bad as they say it is.
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Yeah, its really a pretty good OS, the impressions I get are that people are frustrated by things that can be either fixed, ignored, or just need some time to adjust to.
 
I like the new start menu. At least there's a start menu. *cough*windows 8*cough*

Only beef I have with it is the privacy options that get turned on by default and how they shove updates down your throat without a choice to postpone the update, like there was on Windows 7 (Download now, but install later).
 
Laquer Head said:
I have a feeling Microsoft is gonna pull some shifty stuff and all the non-adopters of Windows 10 are gonna get screwed with less and less support and eventually be forced to upgrade..and at which point...pay to do so.

I hope I'm wrong, but I'm betting people who didn't switch are going to regret it.
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Thanks, you guys, the comments are starting to scare me for the future, and I think I am changing my mind. I decided to change to 10, but do it at a later date and just take the reminders as they come, postponing the actual installation to a later date. In the mean time I will change one of my computers, (I have 4 of them) to 10 and learn to use 10 on that one at my leisure. (Uch!)
Again, thanks for your comments.
 
EINREB said:
Thanks, you guys, the comments are starting to scare me for the future, and I think I am changing my mind. I decided to change to 10, but do it at a later date and just take the reminders as they come, postponing the actual installation to a later date. In the mean time I will change one of my computers, (I have 4 of them) to 10 and learn to use 10 on that one at my leisure. (Uch!)
Again, thanks for your comments.
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Thats what alot of people do, myself included.

If you have the luxury of a second or multiple machines, definitely install on a secondary rig and learn from there...no risk to your main rig while you get used to it!!
 
What I'd do is enroll into the free Windows 10 key. Then roll back to Windows 7. That way, your existing computer is eligible after that July date to move back to Windows 10 without paying a dime. So long as you don't swap out your motherboard.
 
Intel_man said:
What I'd do is enroll into the free Windows 10 key. Then roll back to Windows 7. That way, your existing computer is eligible after that July date to move back to Windows 10 without paying a dime. So long as you don't swap out your motherboard.
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Does that legit work?

Thats pretty sweet if it does!
 
It should. If you install Windows 10 through the free program, the key is tied to your hardware and the activation is stored on MS servers. That's why they don't give you a cd key when you upgrade to 10 via 7/8.1 and I've swapped my CPU and that didn't trigger Windows 10 into thinking it is a new computer. I'm pretty sure it's tied to your mobo.
 
Intel_man said:
It should. If you install Windows 10 through the free program, the key is tied to your hardware and the activation is stored on MS servers. That's why they don't give you a cd key when you upgrade to 10 via 7/8.1 and I've swapped my CPU and that didn't trigger Windows 10 into thinking it is a new computer. I'm pretty sure it's tied to your mobo.
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I agree on tied to your mobo, but if you revert back, and try to upgrade after July 29, I wonder how that works.. no way to know I guess, until its a 50/50 chance?
 
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