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    i'm using Windows 8.1 and am happy with it.

    I DO NOT WANT WINDOWS 10.  EVER.

    i have unchecked the "optional" windows 10 upgrade, hidden the update,  removed relevant KB files, rebooted system, etc.

    yet Windows 10 still automatically starts downloading to my system when I try to install RELEVANT Windows 8.1 updates.

    no one at Microsoft seems to think this force feeding of an update is a big deal because I've searched high and low and have not found a way to stop this UNWANTED DOWNLOAD OF WINDOWS 10.  Permanently.  Forever.

    can anyone help me?

    • Moved by Just Karl Sunday, August 16, 2015 12:31 AM Looking for the proper forum
    Saturday, August 15, 2015 8:16 PM

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    Hello,

    I'd ask in the Windows 10 Community forum on Microsoft Community.

    As the Microsoft Community is on a different platform, we cannot move the question for you.

    Once there, click on Participate near the top of the screen, and select 'Ask a Question' or 'Start a Discussion'

    Karl

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    • Proposed as answer by Mike Laughlin Sunday, August 16, 2015 2:09 AM
    • Marked as answer by Just Karl Monday, August 24, 2015 3:54 PM
    Sunday, August 16, 2015 12:31 AM
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    You can uninstall the update KB3035583 or you can navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Gwx and create a new REG_DWORD registry value called DisableGwx then set the value to 1

     

     

     

    Regards, Dave Patrick ....
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    Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.

    • Proposed as answer by Mike Laughlin Monday, August 17, 2015 2:18 AM
    • Marked as answer by Just Karl Monday, August 24, 2015 3:54 PM
    Sunday, August 16, 2015 8:15 PM

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    Hello,

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    Sunday, August 16, 2015 12:30 AM
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    Hello,

    I'd ask in the Windows 10 Community forum on Microsoft Community.

    As the Microsoft Community is on a different platform, we cannot move the question for you.

    Once there, click on Participate near the top of the screen, and select 'Ask a Question' or 'Start a Discussion'

    Karl

    When you see answers and helpful posts, please click Vote As Helpful, Propose As Answer, and/or Mark As Answer.
    My Blog: Unlock PowerShell
    My Book: Windows PowerShell 2.0 Bible
    My E-mail: -join('6D73646E5F6B61726C406F75746C6F6F6B2E636F6D'-split'(?<=\G.{2})'|%{if($_){[char][int]"0x$_"}})

    • Proposed as answer by Mike Laughlin Sunday, August 16, 2015 2:09 AM
    • Marked as answer by Just Karl Monday, August 24, 2015 3:54 PM
    Sunday, August 16, 2015 12:31 AM
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    i posted this topic here as it was suggested by someone in another forum.

    it's astounding that there is not a SIMPLE 100% effective way to "Just Say NO!" to Windows 10.

    i've had this post up for a week and NO ONE from Microsoft has even commented on it

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1-update/dont-want-windows-10/6b0b6847-11b1-4dbc-aa5a-bfdc1d085de1

    Sunday, August 16, 2015 6:39 PM
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    You can uninstall the update KB3035583 or you can navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Gwx and create a new REG_DWORD registry value called DisableGwx then set the value to 1

     

     

     

    Regards, Dave Patrick ....
    Microsoft Certified Professional
    Microsoft MVP [Windows]

    Disclaimer: This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights.

    • Proposed as answer by Mike Laughlin Monday, August 17, 2015 2:18 AM
    • Marked as answer by Just Karl Monday, August 24, 2015 3:54 PM
    Sunday, August 16, 2015 8:15 PM