Windows 10 upgrade ready - blocking system


  1. sargan
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    W7 64 bit ultimate
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    Windows 10 upgrade ready - blocking system


    PC running W7 64 bit

    I had my PC set to download W10 upgrade files in background only.

    Today in middle of some other work - it suddenly started to upgrade my PC !
    I stopped that .....
    W7 recovered OK

    I followed advice to remove KB3035583 and this did remove the white W10 ready icon in task bar
    However if I go to Windows Update ... it shows:
    "Your upgrade to Windows 10 is ready ... you need to restart your PC"

    I have used cleanmgr.exe to remove temporary installation files ..... but no change.
    If I go to 'Check for updates' so I can hide KB3035583 from future updates .... I can't access this as I get the message "Windows update cannot currently check for updates, because you must first restart the computer so that a previous installation can be completed"

    Reboots do not clear it.

    Tried restore to earlier version ... restore fails, unable to extract file. (never had a restore to earlier point work)
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  3. sargan
    Posts : 164
    W7 64 bit ultimate
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    All restore points failed to work.
    Appeared that it was stuck in a part way through W10 install position.

    Anyway I found a simple fix .... and for anybody else the solution is to use the GWX10 control panel.
    A great free utility to resolve or prevent W10 upgrade.

    "GWX Control Panel is a free program that you can use to do the following on Windows 7 and Windows 8:

    • Remove the "Get Windows 10" icon that appears in your notification area.
    • Prevent your Windows Update control panel from upgrading your computer to Windows 10.
    • Prevent your computer from secretly downloading Windows 10 installation files.
    • Detect and remove the hidden Windows 10 installation files if they're already on your PC.
    • Optionally monitor your computer for unwanted Windows 10-related settings and files. (New in version 1.6.)

    GWX Control Panel really works, is safe and easy to use, and gives you the option to re-enable the icon and upgrade notifications if you're ever ready to move forward with Windows 10. "

    http://blog.ultimateoutsider.com/2015/08/using-gwx-stopper-to-permanently-remove.html
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