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

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.
 

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Alexk207 said:
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.
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As far as I know that file only works on 32bit windows. In Wow6432Node 64bit Windows 7 also needs:

Code: 
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

Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

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

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Callender said:
Alexk207 said:
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.
Click to expand...

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

Code: 
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

Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\GWX]
"DisableGwx"=dword:00000001
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Thanks, I've just updated the file...
 

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Brds7t7 said:
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?
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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!
 

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Brds7t7 said:
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!! :party: :party: :party:

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
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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 :confused: and if I'm wrong could explain me it exactly what the trouble with this patch.
 

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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).
 

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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.
 

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

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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.
 

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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:
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.
 

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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.
 

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GWX control panel works well. Ultimate Outsider - Software Downloads
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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.
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I was just curious as to what was in the various WU fixes, changes, updates, etc that were the cause of concern.
 

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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.
 

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Akasa FC.Six Manual Fan Controller
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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
 

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Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
CPU
i7-5930K 2nd i9-9940x both water blocked VRM's too
Motherboard
ASUS SABERTOOTH X99 2nd ASUS x299 Apex
Memory
Trident-z 3200C14 2nd Trident-z 3600C16
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 1080ti ftw3 2nd Titan Xp both water blocked
Sound Card
Built-in Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
1-AOC G2460PG 24"G-Sync 144Hz/ 2nd 1-ASUS VG248QE 24" 144Hz
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080 144Hz
Hard Drives
2-Samsung M.2 Evo & Evo Plus
2-Samsung 850 EVO 500GB SSD's/ 3-2.5 W.D. Black 1tb-&3-1tb/3-3.5 WD Black 1tb hdd's
PSU
EVGA SuperNOVA 1000-P2 2nd 1200-P2
Case
2-Corsair Obsidian Series 450D Black ATX Mid Tower
Cooling
Custom water loops
Keyboard
Logitech G710+/ 2nd Logitech G910
Mouse
2-RedDragon M901 Perdition 16400 dpi Gaming mouse = wired
Internet Speed
Comcast Ping 19ms 89.31mbps download speed 6.12mbps upload
Antivirus
Malwarebytes Pro/ Superantispyware Pro
Browser
FireFox & Pale moon
Other Info
2nd ASUS X299 Apex/Intel i9-9940x with Custom water loop/7H-Prem-x64/Corsair 450D case/Ram Trident-z 3600C16 4x8gb / Samsung970Evo plus 500gb SSD/Dual ssd EZ swap evo/PSU EVGA SuperNova 1200w-P2 80+Platinum/GPU Titan Xp /8-ML-140 on push-pull on 2-280GTX rads
In a short while to finish offering free upgrade to W10.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

64-bit Windows 7 ProfessionalIntel i5-3450 3.1 Ghz8 GB (2x4) Corsair Vengeance Red DDR3 1600MhzASUS HD 7770 DC 1.5GB
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Assembled PC
OS
64-bit Windows 7 Professional
CPU
Intel i5-3450 3.1 Ghz
Motherboard
ASUS P8H77-M PRO
Memory
8 GB (2x4) Corsair Vengeance Red DDR3 1600Mhz
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS HD 7770 DC 1.5GB
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio / Headphones Asus Orion Pro
Monitor(s) Displays
20" Samsung S20B300N
Screen Resolution
1600x900
Hard Drives
500GB SEAGATE HDD SATA
PSU
Corsair GS600 80PLUS Bronze Gaming
Case
Cooler Master Storm Enforcer
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Keyboard
Logitech K200 USB
Mouse
Logitech M100 USB / Logitech G500 Gaming Mouse
Antivirus
ESET
Browser
Internet Explorer
Other Info
All the hardware selected by myself. I never imagined upgrade my PC :)
I had to install KB3161608 to stop Windows Update svchost using 100% of 1 core... is there anything nasty in it?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Professional x64
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 ...AMD C-60 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics4.00 GBAMD Radeon HD 6290 Graphics
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
ASUS
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
AMD C-60 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics
Motherboard
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. X501U
Memory
4.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 6290 Graphics
Sound Card
(1) AMD High Definition Audio Device (2) Realtek High Defi
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
Hitachi HTS545050A7E380 SATA Disk Device
Antivirus
Comodo CIS & FW, SecureAplus App Whitelisting, Threatfire
Browser
Cyberfox 64bit, Opera 64bit, Airfox
Other Info
Spy-The-Spy, HitmanPro.Alert, Norton Connect Safe, MJRegWatcher, BitDefender TrafficLight, Voodoo Shield, Zemana AntiMalware

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 7 Ultimate, Win 8.1 Pro, Linux Mint 19 Ci...Intel i5 4690KCorsair Vengeance LP 32GB DDR3MSI GTX 1060 GAMING X 6GB
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Win 7 Ultimate, Win 8.1 Pro, Linux Mint 19 Cinnamon (All 64-Bit)
CPU
Intel i5 4690K
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z97X-UD3H
Memory
Corsair Vengeance LP 32GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
MSI GTX 1060 GAMING X 6GB
Sound Card
Onboard
Hard Drives
Samsung 850 EVO 250GB SSD (x2)
Samsung 860 EVO 1TB SSD (x2)
Crucial MX300 525GB SSD
WD Blue 2TB 5400rpm Intellipark Disabled (x2)
PSU
Corsair HX750i
Case
Phanteks Enthoo Pro
Cooling
CM Hyper 212 EVO on CPU, Noctua Redux NF-P14S 1500rpm (x6)
Keyboard
Corsair K70 RGB LUX
Mouse
Corsair Sabre RGB
Antivirus
Avast Free, MalwareBytes, SAS & CryptoPrevent
Browser
Chrome
Other Info
StarTech PEXESAT322I 2 Port PCI-E SATA Card
ASUS PCE-AC56 Dual-band AC1300 Wireless Card
Akasa FC.Six Manual Fan Controller
And a Partridge in a Pear Tree!
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