Microsoft silently preparing your PC for Win 10

[margrave]

In the referenced video trailer for Win 10, they show a news article about a home for sale in Scotland.

The architect is one you'd not expect to be called out in a Microsoft presentation.

 

[Computer0304]

Hmm, oddly it seems to be installed even though I didn't tell it too 4 days ago... Well uninstalled. Also found Compatibility update for Windows 8.1 and Windows 8 for Win 8 to be interesting.

 

[Boozad]

Deleted and Hidden. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[D3LL]

Well spotted Sir. I did also notice a similar article about this on another site. *******s is what I say.

 

[kenC]

Thanks - now uninstalled. I play around with W10 every night but I'm always glad to get back to W7.
It's not as though there's any big changes - nothing to make me want 10.
Don't like the Start Menu - Tiles - AppStore - Settings. Don't need Cortana - Bing - Spartan.
All added bells and whistles I can do without.

 

[Arfer Daley]

very sneaky thanks for the heads up GEWB
ding dong the update gone

 

[Arfer Daley]

I quite like W10 but I don't feel the need to move too it at this stage in my life especially if you are going too have to pay for media centre as a plug in I find that an insult

 

[whs]

We'll have to see how much better the RTM is compared to 7 or 8.1. Right now I see nothing, absolutely nothing in 10 that I need. It is slower than 8.1 - for booting it takes more than twice the time. For a beta with little function that is a LOT.

 

[Arfer Daley]

Hey Just Found This On Me Cheapo W8/81 My tablet Purchased From Argos Does This Mean It Will Update To W10

 

[RoasterMen]

WHAT?

Name: Update for Windows 7 (KB3035583)
Status: Successful
Importance: Recommended
Date Installed: 4/4/2015

Should I uninstall it or leave it alone?

 

[whs]

Up to you. I uninstalled it.

 

[lehnerus2000]

Location to check

If you have installed "KB3035583" there will be a folder named "GWX" in your "System32" folder.

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[Arfer Daley]

WHAT?

Name: Update for Windows 7 (KB3035583)
Status: Successful
Importance: Recommended
Date Installed: 4/4/2015

Should I uninstall it or leave it alone?

depends whether you want to auto update to w 10 when released

 

[DavidE]

depends whether you want to auto update to w 10 when released

Do you have a link showing if this update is installed it will AUTO update to Win 10 ?

Or, does having this update installed allow you to be notified of a possible/free update to W 10 ?
Or, does it check if a PC is able to run Win 10 ?
Or, ... ???

 

[groze]

Microsoft would never force windows 10 update, anyway you would have to agree to the Eula before it even installs and/or downloads. So keep an extra eye on those windows pop-up EULA request.

 

[Computer0304]

Hmm checking for a new update seems to take forever after uninstalling to check for updates... maybe Microsoft wants us so bad to get Win10? Going to reinstall.

 

[groze]

We'll have to see how much better the RTM is compared to 7 or 8.1. Right now I see nothing, absolutely nothing in 10 that I need. It is slower than 8.1 - for booting it takes more than twice the time. For a beta with little function that is a LOT.

I just removed 10 totally from my system, deleted the iso files and the image backups. Deleted all partitions on my computer and created a new full temporary partition, then restored from a Macrium reflect image back. Unsubscribed from most windows 10 threads, There is still a few threads I want to keep an eye on. Now, I am back to my normal dual booting with Windows 7 and Linux. That why I am posting so late.

I agree with you, I see nothing I need either. I also hide KB3035583 & KB2952664

Hmm checking for a new update seems to take forever after uninstalling to check for updates... maybe Microsoft wants us so bad to get Win10? Going to reinstall.

Try rebooting after it is uninstalled before checking for updates.

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

...if they want to discontinue support for W7 let them do so...

Wash your mouth out and quit giving them ideas! :shock:

 

[Lady Fitzgerald]

Changing your windows updates settings and get off automatic will usually help a great deal,
I have mine set to Check for updates but let me decide whether to download and install them,
Check the box to receive recommended updates the same way.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2797-windows-update-settings-change.html

Uninstalling shouldn't be a big deal with recommended or optional updates I've done it many times
Or even hiding the one I caught before I downloaded them. which is the best policy.

But you can always wait a day or two and review here or the windows update section of the forum for feedback on these updates and decide whether you want to download them or hide them.

I always wait until Saturday morning before downloading and installing. Saturday is when I usually do my weekly reboot anyway and it's the morning after I do my weekly image.

 

[Computer0304]

Well I'm going to keep it and just remember this is here because IMHO, I don't care if I will keep on getting nagged by the notifications and because it may cause problems if I don't install it in the future. Just my opinion, please don't get mad at me.