Microsoft accused of Windows 10 upgrade 'nasty trick'

[Angel Eyes]

Microsoft accused of Windows 10 upgrade 'nasty trick'

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Microsoft has faced criticism for changing the pop-up box encouraging Windows users to upgrade to Windows 10.

Clicking the cross in the top-right hand corner of the pop-up box now agrees to a scheduled upgrade rather than rejecting it.

This has caused confusion as clicking the cross typically closes a pop-up notification.

The upgrade could still be cancelled when the scheduled time for it to begin appeared, Microsoft said.

The change occurred because the update is now labelled "recommended" and many people have their PCs configured to accept recommended updates for security reasons.

This means dismissing the box does not dismiss the update.

Brad Chacos, senior editor at the PC World website, described it as a "nasty trick".

"Deploying these dirty tricks only frustrates long-time Windows users who have very valid reasons to stick with operating systems they already know and love," he wrote.

Microsoft said: "With the free Windows 10 upgrade offer ending on 29 July, we want to help people upgrade to the best version of Windows.

"As we shared in October, Windows 10 will be offered as a 'recommended' update for Windows 7 and 8.1 customers whose Windows Update settings are configured to accept 'recommended' updates.

"Customers can choose to accept or decline the Windows 10 upgrade."

[nob0dy]

win10 - junk ..........JMOP

[steveOtoo]

Win 10 created to give the feeling of a smartphone and to sell App's from there own store that's why it's free. Would'nt touch Win 10 with a ten foot pole. This OS reports tracking and use to a whole new level.

[Nostradamus]

actually Win10 is not all that bad once you turn off the automatic updates and all the ET phone home stuff

[jazzman]

But I like my Win 7 Pro and therefore have turned off my updates program and check it once a week for anything important. I've read that the Win 10 upgrade consumes 10 gigs so anything that big I just uncheck it..this should keep me safe right?

[steveOtoo]

I'd wear a condom to make sure. Seriously, there are two processes running under task manager that i always kill. One of them is GWX.exe which links to downloading Win 10 and the other is GWXUX.exe which is the Win 10 pop-up that tricks you into installing it. Once killed your usually good for a session however when the PC goes to sleep and you come back on line these processes return. I'm still running updates.

[Nostradamus]

look in control panel / administrative tools / services and you should be able to kill them files from starting autmatically

[Benney]

Or just run this and get rid of all the W10 update files and nags.

Windows 10 When I Want It.

If you want W10 later you can just run it again and reverse what you did.

I haven't had a W10 nag in months now on my W8 or W7 machines.

I do run W10 though and it not all that bad.

[jazzman]

Or just run this and get rid of all the W10 update files and nags.

Windows 10 When I Want It.

If you want W10 later you can just run it again and reverse what you did.

I haven't had a W10 nag in months now on my W8 or W7 machines.

I do run W10 though and it not all that bad.

Ok thanks but I saved that file, unzipped it and installed it but I've still got the Win 10 nag in my taskbar...what now my friend?

[Benney]

Ok thanks but I saved that file, unzipped it and installed it but I've still got the Win 10 nag in my taskbar...what now my friend?





I have no idea as I ran it a month ago on a friends and it stopped his. Maybe Microshaft countered it with some sort of update lately.

I will see if there is a new one.

[Benney]

You could manually uninstall these updates. I did this on one of my laptops.

KB2952664
Compatibility update for upgrading Windows 7
This update helps Microsoft make improvements to the current operating system in order to ease the upgrade experience to the latest version of Windows.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2952664
KB2990214
Update that enables you to upgrade from Windows 7 to a later version of Windows
update that enables you to upgrade your computer from Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) to a later version of Windows.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2990214

KB3021917
Update to Windows 7 SP1 for performance improvements
This update performs diagnostics in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) in order to determine whether performance issues may be encountered when the latest Windows operating system is installed. Telemetry is sent back to Microsoft for those computers that participate in the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP). This update will help Microsoft and its partners deliver better system performance for customers who are seeking to install the latest Windows operating system.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3021917
Telemetry for Win7
Windows 10 Upgrade preparatioon + Telemetry

KB3035583
Update installs Get Windows 10 app in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 SP1
This update installs the Get Windows 10 app, which helps users understand their Windows 10 upgrade options and device readiness.
This update applies to Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Internet Explorer 11 (IE11).

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3035583
Windows 10 upgrade preparation

KB3068708
Update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry
This update introduces the Diagnostics and Telemetry tracking service to existing devices. By applying this service, you can add benefits from the latest version of Windows to systems that have not yet upgraded. The update also supports applications that are subscribed to Visual Studio Application Insights.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3068708

KB3075249
Update that adds telemetry points to consent.exe in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7
This update adds telemetry points to the User Account Control (UAC) feature to collect information on elevations that come from low integrity levels.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075249

KB3080149
Update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry
This package updates the Diagnostics and Telemetry tracking service to existing devices. This service provides benefits from the latest version of Windows to systems that have not yet upgraded. The update also supports applications that are subscribed to Visual Studio Application Insights.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3080149

KB971033
Update for Windows Activation Technologies
There is an update available to the activation and validation components in Windows Activation Technologies for Windows 7.
Windows Activation Technologies helps you confirm that the copy of Windows 7 that is running on your computer is genuine. Additionally, Windows Activation Technologies helps protect against the risks of counterfeit software. Windows Activation Technologies in Windows 7 consists of activation and validation components that contain anti-piracy features.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/971033
Windows Activation Technologies

[Benney]

This is where you get the new one.


http://www.win10wiwi.com/#download
What to do next



- Run the tool
- Accept the End-User License Agreement (please read it before!)
- Click the big button "Click here to disable Windows 10 upgrade"
- Wait for the tool to finish its operations (it may take a little time, up to 10-20 minutes)
- Read the web page that the tool opens when it completed
- Reboot your computer
- Enjoy your renewed privacy

[jazzman]

Well Benney this ones been running for well over an hour and doesn't seem to be working either. Let me know about anything better, again thanks.

[jazzman]

Correction: after closing all other programs it did work and I no longer have the Win 10 nag, thanks...now what all did I lose and what should I look for when I do my next update manually? Just curious but thanks again.

[auggie]

How bout this one :25569

[jazzman]

How bout this one :25569

Thanks but the one Benney sent me seems to have worked but let me know if there are any advantages for this one...much appreciated. Computer stupid here lol...I'm OLD!

[Benney]

Correction: after closing all other programs it did work and I no longer have the Win 10 nag, thanks...now what all did I lose and what should I look for when I do my next update manually? Just curious but thanks again.

So far my two W7 and two W8.1 machines have been good. I just let them update as needed.