Remove "Get Windows 10" from taskbar

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  1. joey_tbf
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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       New #21

    Shutting down GWX.exe from the task manager did the trick. It will probably come back if I restart it.
    I was just worried it was malware or a virus because ive been downloading cracks for my cellphone and avg detected a virus a couple days ago.

    Well I'm going to reformat windows right now even if it's legit. It's been almost 2 years since reformatting.

    Thanks for the help everyone.
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  3. ZMan
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    windows 7 professional x32
       New #22

    carwiz said:
    I didn't install those updates but you might try removing it from the Notifications.

    Right click the Task Bar, select Properties.
    On the Taskbar tab, look for Notification area and click on Customize.
    Scroll through the notification and see if W10 shows up. If it does, give it a no-show.
    What update is it? I will uninstall it!
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  4. carwiz
    Posts : 4,161
    Windows 7 Pro-x64
       New #23

    Read the thread.

    Remove "Get Windows 10" from taskbar

    Get Windows 10 Icon - Remove from Taskbar in Windows 7 and 8.1 - Windows 10 Forums
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  6. Ranger4
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    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit sp1
       New #24

    Yes it is called GWX & it probably stands for:

    Get Windows X. The X being Roman numeral for 10

    I have hidden the icon from the task bar. I don't want Windows 10 at present & when I do I will try & get a DVD to install it rather that download it as it will very likely overrun my monthly download limit. Once my download limit is overrun it goes back to dial up speed.
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  7. AddRAM
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    Windows 10 Pro x64
       New #25

    I have a list of updates not to install, you are being nagged because you installed an update that will nag you to upgrade to W10 when it comes out.

    See if I can dig it up here, as I`m on a Windows 10 system right now.

    Updates not to Install

    KB2876229 SKYPE
    KB2923545
    KB2970228
    KB2977728
    KB2978092
    KB2994023
    KB3022345
    KB3035583
    KB2990214
    KB3021917
    KB2952664
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  8. RoasterMen
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       New #26

    Also received it 30 minutes ago:



    Does not look like malware though, and it says that the license is not for 1 year but forever.
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  10. AddRAM
    Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       New #27

    Yep, you also installed the update, it`s either been a recent one or one that popped up a few moths ago, but it`s on my list.

    I guess if you reserve it now you`ll be upgraded to Windows 10 when the day comes.

    Unless you`ve tried the preview, you`ll be in for a big surprise
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  11. GokAy
    Posts : 5,656
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       New #28

    I installed the last remaining KB from the list just to get this one going.

    As it seems GWX.exe is started by few Scheduled Task entries. When I tried to disable them I got a permission warning.

    Maybe someone can come up with another solution (involving disabling these tasks) for those who want to keep it installed but get rid of the nags?

    Run Task Scheduler - Microsoft - Windows - Setup - GWXTriggers
    Also a gwx entry under same Setup.
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  12. carwiz
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    Windows 7 Pro-x64
       New #29

    "They" did. All you have to do is read the thread.

    Remove "Get Windows 10" from taskbar

    Remove "Get Windows 10" from taskbar
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  13. Boozad
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    W7 Pro x64 SP1 | W10 Pro IP x64 | W8.1 Pro x64 VM | Linux Mint VM
       New #30

    RoasterMen said:
    it says that the license is not for 1 year but forever.
    It is forever (forever being the lifetime of the device), you have one year to claim the free upgrade.
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