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steve2470

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1. As far as I know, on July 29th Microsoft will stop harassing people about Windows 10

Reply to Paper Roses (Original post)

Wed Jun 15, 2016, 12:47 PM

Jun 2016

However, I don't work for MS, so they could continue trying to pressure people.

To stop all problems, do this:

https://www.grc.com/files/never10.exe

Click that link to download Never10. Install the program. We'll help you. This program will guarantee no more hassles with Windows 10.

This is the page that gives some explanation: https://www.grc.com/never10.htm

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Tried to find answer re Win 10 upgrade, no luck. Please advise: [View all] Paper Roses Jun 2016 OP

As far as I know, on July 29th Microsoft will stop harassing people about Windows 10 steve2470 Jun 2016 #1

I created a file and use "taskkill" to kill the gwx* notifications and popups. woodsprite Jun 2016 #2

Here's a simple, once-and-for-all way to block the Windows 10 notifications and forced upgrade. earthshine Jun 2016 #3

Another vote for the GRC Never10 csziggy Jun 2016 #4

There are 3 or 4 Win 7 updates that trigger it: ucrdem Jun 2016 #5