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[Gokat]

For anyone interested in preventing the forced install of Windows 10 for whatever reason...I posted a thread in the Electronics section awhile ago, FIX FOR FORCED WINDOWS 10 INSTALL" to share a GWX Control Program that will block the updates for the install.  The GWX Program is presented and explained in my opening post there.  HTH's 

If Windows 10 has installed on your computer already, you'll need to uninstall it first.  That is accomplished at the Start Menu in Windows 10, and you have 30 days to do so.  Once you uninstall Win 10, I also suggest you use a cleaner (CC Cleaner freebie is what I used) and also run the Register cleaner (within CC Cleaner)as MS leaves behind files that can slow down your computer.

This aggressive approach by MS has been known for awhile and some of us have been dealing with it longer than others.  July 29th is the cutoff date for the free version of Win 10 so hopefully when a price tag is added this annoying, aggressive behavior can stop.

[Tinkrbl44]

@Gokat

I just want to say that this program works great, and I want to thank @Gokat  for her effort ...  and helping us out.

[LTT1]

@Gokat

http://community.qvc.com/t5/Community-Chat/IF-YOU-DO-NOT-WANT-THE-WINDOWS-10-FORCED-INSTALL/m-p/2812...

Go here.. @has provided us with the answer@Gokat 

[Noel7]

For what it's worth, I use a Dell desk-top only a couple of years old, and my Windows 8 system slowly started breaking down several months ago.  It was so slow and certain things were difficult to get going.

I did not want to change but it was such a hassle, I had my daughter install Windows 10 for me.  All of the problems immediately disappeared and I've had no problems with Windows 10.

[LTT1]

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36367221

More tricks from Micrisoft ... Clicking the red X causes the download!

[jackthebear]

Yes I learned my lesson on this one, I upgraded and had it taken out the next day

I noticed that when I go to IE there is a message asking me if I want it,  I just x it out and it goes away.

[LTT1]

@Gokat@Tinkrbl44

Thank you again, @Gokat for helping us on this. The program works beautifully!

[Gokat]

This obviously is not for you, @Noel7 , since you've already upgraded and are satisfied.

Many of us are not in the same boat for various reasons.  This little program just gives an additional option.

[Gokat]

Looks like you're on the hunt, @LTT1.  You should start a thread with all your findings!

[LTT1]

@Gokat

lovestoteach: Investigative Reporter! HAHA LOL