How to remove Windows 10 upgrade updates in Windows 7 and 8

[Alexk207]

Here's a registry patch for Windows 7 to completely hide the "Get Windows 10" icon from the taskbar. Also, I founded this in a Maximum PC magazine. Also, when downloading the registry file, the web browser would think that it's harmful, but it's actually not harmful. Just click "keep", or something similar to that.

 

[Callender]

Here's a registry patch for Windows 7 to completely hide the "Get Windows 10" icon from the taskbar. Also, I founded this in a Maximum PC magazine.

As far as I know that file only works on 32bit windows. In Wow6432Node 64bit Windows 7 also needs:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate]
"DisableOSUpgrade"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU]
"NoAutoUpdate"=dword:00000000
"AUOptions"=dword:00000002
"DisableOSUpgrade"=dword:00000001

and

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\GWX]
"DisableGwx"=dword:00000001

 

[Alexk207]

Here's a registry patch for Windows 7 to completely hide the "Get Windows 10" icon from the taskbar. Also, I founded this in a Maximum PC magazine.

As far as I know that file only works on 32bit windows. In Wow6432Node 64bit Windows 7 also needs:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate]
"DisableOSUpgrade"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU]
"NoAutoUpdate"=dword:00000000
"AUOptions"=dword:00000002
"DisableOSUpgrade"=dword:00000001

and

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\GWX]
"DisableGwx"=dword:00000001

Thanks, I've just updated the file...

 

[derekimo]

Get Windows 10 Icon - Remove from Taskbar in Windows 7 and 8.1 - Windows 10 Forums

Upgrade to Windows 10 Update - Enable or Disable in Windows 7 or 8.1 - Windows 10 Forums

 

[Helel]

Hi Helel,

If you want the WU client update installed, you only need the latest as they replace the earlier versions anyway. KB3138612 or the June update rollup will give you the latest.

Hope that helps?

Well, since I'm using WU to update my Windows, I think it's a good thing to have it updated, right?)
Thanks for reply!

 

[3Colors]

My list updated to include June updates, I've tried to include as much info as possible.
HOPEFULLY this will be the last time I update this, as the end of the upgrade offer is near!!

Windows 7

Telemetry/Unnecessary:
KB2952664 - Compatibility update for Windows 7 SP1 https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2952664
KB2977759 - Compatibility update for Windows 7 RTM (Without SP1) https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2977759
KB3021917 - Update to Windows 7 SP1 for performance improvements https://support.microsoft.com/kb/3021917
KB3022345 - Update for customer experience diagnostic telemetry (superseded by KB3068708) https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3022345
KB3035583 - "Get Windows 10" App (System Tray Nagware/Telemetry) https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3035583
KB3068708 - Update for customer experience diagnostic telemetry (superseded by KB3080149) https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3068708
KB3075249 - Update that adds telemetry points to UAC in Windows 7 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075249
KB3080149 - Update for customer experience diagnostic telemetry (replaces previous 2 CEDT updates) https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3080149
KB3123862 - Updated capabilities to upgrade Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3123862
KB3150513 - May 2016 Compatibility Update for Windows https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3150513
KB3173040 - Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 SP1 end of free upgrade offer notification https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3173040

Windows Update Client:
KB2990214 - Update that enables you to upgrade from Win7 to Win10 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2990214
KB3050265 - Windows Update Client for Windows 7: June 2015 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3050265
KB3065987 - Windows Update Client for Windows 7: July 2015 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3065987
KB3075851 - Windows Update Client for Windows 7: August 2015 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075851
KB3083324 - Windows Update Client for Windows 7: September 2015 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3083324
KB3083710 - Windows Update Client for Windows 7: October 2015 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3083710
KB3102810 - Windows Update Client for Windows 7 - High CPU/Long Scan Fix https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3102810
(Recommend installing KB3102810 if you have installed the previous Windows Update Client Updates)
KB3112343 - Windows Update Client for Windows 7: December 2015 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3112343
KB3135445 - Windows Update Client for Windows 7: February 2016 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3135445
KB3138612 - Windows Update Client for Windows 7: March 2016 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3138612
KB3161608 - June 2016 Update Rollup for Windows 7 SP1 (Includes Windows Update Client for Windows 7: June 2016) https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3161608

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Windows 8/8.1

Telemetry/Unnecessary:
KB2976978 - Compatibility update for Windows 8/8.1 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2976978
KB3022345 - Update for customer experience diagnostic telemetry (superseded by KB3068708) https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3022345
KB3035583 - "Get Windows 10" App (System Tray Nagware/Telemetry) https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3035583
KB3064683 - Windows 8.1 OOBE modifications to reserve Windows 10 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3064683
KB3068708 - Update for customer experience diagnostic telemetry (superseded by KB3080149) https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3068708
KB3072318 - Update for Windows 8.1 OOBE to upgrade to Windows 10 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3072318
KB3075249 - Update that adds telemetry points to UAC in Windows 8.1 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075249
KB3080149 - Update for customer experience diagnostic telemetry (replaces previous 2 CEDT updates) https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3080149
KB3123862 - Updated capabilities to upgrade Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3123862
KB3173040 - Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 SP1 end of free upgrade offer notification https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3173040

Windows Update Client:
KB3044374 - Update that enables you to upgrade from Win8.1 to Win10 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3044374
KB3050267 - Windows Update Client for Windows 8.1: June 2015 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3050267
KB3065988 - Windows Update Client for Windows 8.1: July 2015 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3065988
KB3075853 - Windows Update Client for Windows 8.1: August 2015 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075853
KB3083325 - Windows Update Client for Windows 8.1: September 2015 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3083325
KB3083711 - Windows Update Client for Windows 8.1: October 2015 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3083711
KB3102812 - Windows Update Client for Windows 8.1 - High CPU/Long Scan Fix https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3102812
(Recommend installing KB3102812 if you have installed the previous Windows Update Client Updates)
KB3112336 - Windows Update Client for Windows 8.1: December 2015 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3112336
KB3135449 - Windows Update Client for Windows 8.1: February 2016 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3135449
KB3138615 - Windows Update Client for Windows 8.1: March 2016 https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3138615
KB3161606 - June 2016 Update Rollup for Windows 8.1 (Includes Windows Update Client for Windows 8.1: June 2016) https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3161606

Patches containing W10 are always those that are classified as Optional and Recommended.


I read that several users have decided to postpone the patch KB3159398 for certain problems that it causes :
https://community.spiceworks.com/topic/1666296-beware-known-issues-with-update-kb3159398?page=1
From what I've tried to understand it is that the patch does show hidden files that are restricted to other users, change permissions or something like that. And that is inconvenient for business/office users. Or for home users also affect? Frankly I do not know what it is that GPO and if I'm wrong could explain me it exactly what the trouble with this patch.

 

[Brds7t7]

From what I've read, if you're using a standalone home PC which isn't connected to a Domain then the update won't cause any issues (hopefully). I believe it only affects systems which are joined to Domains.

GPO means Group Policy Objects, these are set using the Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc).

 

[3Colors]

That means that affects those who handle or are connected to some web pages(Business way). Right ?

I do not think so, I'm not connected to any domain. I'm just a basic / standard user.

 

[Brds7t7]

Then that update shouldn't cause any issues on your system.

 

[3Colors]

I have not yet installed the patch. But if really affects for those who are connected domain, then it would not affect me at all(home users).
Doing a quick search to know something about that "domain" is I found this : What is a Windows Domain and How Does It Affect My PC? I only see GROUP WORK.

 

[JackNaylorPE]

I am curious as to why KB3161608 (June 2016 update rollup for Windows 7 SP1) appears on many lists here. I didn't install at first because it didn't originally list what was included, but looking again, I didn't see anything particularly onerous:

This update package fixes the issues that are documented in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles:

• KB3154228 32-bit icons can't be loaded in OleLoadPictureEx in Windows
• KB3153727 Windows Installer with certain actions can't be installed on Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
• KB3161647 Windows Update Client for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2: June 2016
• KB3161897 WDS deployment fails when UEFI clients are in routed environments in Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
• KB3161639 Update to add new cipher suites to Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge in Windows
• KB3163644 Microsoft Office 2010 doesn't start when EMET is enabled in Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

I understand many folks don't install anything that doesn't relate to security, but many issues involve compatibility with hardware / software they may or may not have. My approach is, as long as it's not doing anything I don't approve of (i.e installing new OS, telemetering, etc.)

I don't know if anyone else does this but Belarc Advisor provides an easy way to list all missing updates as well as installed updates. I check this list every once and a while to see if anything snuck by. Being searchable, it makes it much easier to see what's in / out than scrolling down in windows.

 

[Brds7t7]

The OP originally included updates to the Windows update client. As these have continually been released they've been included in some users updated lists. As the update rollup includes another WU client update then it's also been included for anyone who wants to completely avoid them.

 

[Diderd]

GWX control panel works well. Ultimate Outsider - Software Downloads

 

[JackNaylorPE]

GWX control panel works well. Ultimate Outsider - Software Downloads

GWX Control Panel has been mentioned extensively in this thread. There's also "Never10" from Gibson Research. Those stop your PC from having Win10 installed.

But, AFAIK, they don't stop any of Win10's features (Tracking) from being added to Win7 and 8 which MS has foisted upon us in various other KB's.

The OP originally included updates to the Windows update client. As these have continually been released they've been included in some users updated lists. As the update rollup includes another WU client update then it's also been included for anyone who wants to completely avoid them.

I was just curious as to what was in the various WU fixes, changes, updates, etc that were the cause of concern.

 

[Brds7t7]

In all the WU clients there has been a wu.upgrade.ps.dll file included. These can place a Windows 10 offer in the Windows update control panel. However, this doesn't seem to do anything unless KB2952664 and KB3035583 are installed. Haven't looked into it in detail but they all seem to work together.
Those updates also add the reg/group policy settings to avoid the upgrade when set.

Personally, I don't have a problem installing these as they do improve my update scans on new installs.
But some people want to avoid these updates completely, which is understandable.

I'm sure all these things will be removed after the end of the month anyway. There won't be any need for them.

 

[ThrashZone]

Brds7t7 posted all of them
Here are the ones I avoid
Of course some 1-2 are related to remote desktop stuff
KB2952664
KB2999226
KB3035583
KB3075249
KB3013531
KB3021917
KB3068708
KB3080149
KB3123862
KB3150513
KB3173040

 

[3Colors]

In a short while to finish offering free upgrade to W10.

 

[Darkfalz]

I had to install KB3161608 to stop Windows Update svchost using 100% of 1 core... is there anything nasty in it?

 

[Callender]

I had to install KB3161608 to stop Windows Update svchost using 100% of 1 core... is there anything nasty in it?

Not really nasty. Just some telemetry. See here:

http://www.sevenforums.com/news/389...nvenience-rollup-post3251169.html#post3251169

 

[Brds7t7]

I had to install KB3161608 to stop Windows Update svchost using 100% of 1 core... is there anything nasty in it?

Not really nasty. Just some telemetry. See here:

http://www.sevenforums.com/news/389...nvenience-rollup-post3251169.html#post3251169

No telemetry in KB3161608, those telemetry patches are included in the convenience rollup but not the June update rollup.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/kb/3125574