WALLONN7 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 The update is now at version 11, but no change log available Microsoft has just delivered a new update for KB3035583, the Windows patch that brings the infamous Get Windows 10 app on computers running Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Currently at version 11, KB3035583 is responsible for the overly-criticized Get Windows 10 app that nags users and displays upgrade prompts on older versions of the operating system. Microsoft launched the Get Windows 10 app in June 2015 as a way to ensure a smooth transition to the new operating system from Windows 7 or 8.1, but it’s no secret that this piece of software quickly became annoying for those who refused the upgrade. The main reason for this was that Microsoft refused to provide an easy-to-use option to disable the app, so consumers had to turn to registry tricks or third-party apps to do it. With every update, KB3035583 re-enables the Get Windows 10 app on older computers, so re-applying the tweaks to block it might be necessary. No details on the included changes Microsoft isn’t announcing updates for this patch, but everyone should be able to see if KB3035583 is included in the rollout when new updates are delivered via Windows Update. At the same time, Microsoft also isn’t offering release notes when updating the patch, and the information included in the KB page is quite limited. “This update installs the Get Windows 10 app that helps users understand their Windows 10 upgrade options and device readiness. For more information about Windows 10, see Windows 10. This update applies to Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1),” this description reads. The free Windows 10 upgrade promo ends in July this year, so with Microsoft running out of time to upgrade Windows 7 and 8.1 PCs to the new OS, it’s very clear that such updates are necessary. If only the company isn’t becoming more aggressive with its Windows 10 push… Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sylence Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Microsoft...stahp it..it's not funny anymore... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALLONN7 Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 1 hour ago, saeed_dc said: Microsoft...stahp it..it's not funny anymore... It would end the "cute", if it were just sadistic ... I said "just" ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karlston Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Some more details... Version 11 of KB 3035583 rolled out the Automatic Update chute yesterday, but fortunately the usual first aid options still work On Wednesday afternoon Microsoft once again rolled KB 3035583 out the Automatic Update chute. If you're running a Windows 7 or 8.1 PC that isn't behind an update server, you received one of two notifications: Those who have Windows Update's "Give me recommended updates the same way I receive important updates" box checked will see KB 3035583 as an Optional update, checked. Those who have Windows Update's "Give me recommended updates the same way I receive important updates" box unchecked will see KB 3035583 as an Optional, unchecked but italicized update. If you had KB 3035583 hidden, it is now unhidden. Such are the ways of Windows Update. In addition, if you have Automatic Update enabled -- "Install updates automatically (recommended)" -- and the KB 3035583 entry was checked, chances are good that KB 3035583 ran overnight. You (or someone you know) may now have the Get Windows 10 icon sitting in the system tray and may have been given the opportunity to avail yourselves of the free Windows 10 upgrade. Raise your hand if you've heard that one before. The Knowledge Base article hasn't changed, except to say it's now at Version 11. Those who have been following this saga since KB 3035583 first appeared almost a year ago know that I strongly recommend you turn Automatic Update to "Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them" and uncheck the box marked "Give me recommended updates the same way I receive important updates." That advice stands. If you've run GWX Control Panel in the past and used it to "Prevent Windows 10 Upgrades," your system isn't on a collision course with Windows 10. If you have GWX Control Panel running in Monitor Mode, there's no need to run it again. If you don't have GWX Control Panel in Monitor Mode, you should run GWX Control Panel once again to make sure everything's scraped off. If you or someone you know has inadvertently been upgraded to Windows 10, there are several first aid options. On the good news front -- yes, there is good news -- Microsoft appears to be adhering to its promised use of the DisableOSUpgrade registry entry to block the Windows 10 upgrade. That's why GWX Control Panel (and the Group Policy setting) still work. Also, the upgrade process is preceded by the combined "Great, we'll get the upgrade started" and EULA acceptance dialog shown here. While that's not exactly full disclosure (accept the EULA and Windows 10 gets installed), it's a far cry from the situation a couple of weeks ago, as political commentator Thom Hartmann can attest. Microsoft's still pushing hard to hit that 1 billion Windows 10 users mark. But I wonder at this point if the company isn't scaring off more upgraders than it's enabling. Source: Microsoft re-releases KB 3035583 Get Windows 10 installer -- again (InfoWorld - Woody Leonhard) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPECTRUM Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 8 hours ago, WALLONN7 said: The main reason for this was that Microsoft refused to provide an easy-to-use option to disable the app, so consumers had to turn to registry tricks or third-party apps to do it. that is not true, because is easy to disable just doing this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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