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Want to stop Windows 10 from loading

9 years ago

I believe I read on here a process to stop Microsoft from loading onto my PC without my permission.

Will you refresh my memory please.

Thanks

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bbbluz ~ DonnaB

9 years ago

Hi maggie200,

That just doesn't sound right. What were the exact words? If it happens again, is there a way you could capture the image and share with us? I think it is way pass time that MS is trying to force W10 in users. I just want to make sure it is not some kind of rogue installed trying to fool you into to believing it is MS. You may have ended the task for the moment, but my question is, will it return when you reboot your computer?

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azinoh
9 years ago
I don't understand the question. Do you now have Win 7, 8 or 8.1 and are you trying to prevent the upgrade to Win 10? I thought the opportunity for the free upgrade was long since past. Even if the download was forced on you, how are they going to force you to pay for it?

Or, do you now have Win 10 and are you trying to roll it back to a previous version? My understanding was that there was a 30-day time period to do this. You may be out of luck unless you want to format your hard drive and reinstall whichever OS you wish to use.
Maggie200
Original Author
9 years ago
azinoh,

You answered my question. Yes I remembered cutoff date.I have Win 8.1. And it makes sense I won't pay for it. I received a wide blue banner across my screen that said to windows must be installed. Do it now or it will take place later. It was suspicious. I ended task. Thank you.
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Maggie200
Original Author
9 years ago
I agree. I ran Norton, anti spyware and rebooted. I will capture the words if it happens again. If you feel there is more than I can do I will. I felt I was being tricked and did what I had time to do. Thanks. BTW this happened Friday.
bbbluz ~ DonnaB
9 years ago
To be sure that Windows 10 files and folders are removed you could use the GWX Control Panel found here .

There is a link to the user guide in that paragraph. Read it thoroughly before implementing. It will only target Windows 10 files, folders, values, etc. so perfectly safe to use. Once you run the tool and if you still get those pop ups, then something is not right for sure.

Keep me informed to any more pop ups.
Maggie200 thanked bbbluz ~ DonnaB
Maggie200
Original Author
9 years ago
Will do

as soon as possible. Thanks much.
Maggie200
Original Author
9 years ago
bbbluz. I found no pop ups. Just want to thank you for suggesting this and waiting for me to get to the PC. I am grateful for helping me.

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