steven36 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 New version of the app now available for download If you’re currently on Windows 7 or 8.1, you probably know how difficult it is to avoid having your PC upgraded to Windows 10, and in most of the cases, the rescue comes from third-party apps that block the Get Windows 10 app and thus prevents any forced upgrades. While GWX Control Panel is the top solution for many users, GWX Stopper is also a worthy alternative, as it does pretty much the same thing and keeps your PC away from any unexpected upgrades. And thanks to an update to version 3.0, GWX Stopper is now even more effective, with the developing team saying that the app is capable of blocking GWX even if Windows Update reactivates it. Clearly, this is an important addition to its feature arsenal, as we’ve all discovered that various updates that Microsoft ships every month secretly re-enable the Get Windows 10 app, so it’s important to have a tool that blocks it whenever this happens. Version 3.0 adds protection against GWX executing, so it promises to be fully effective when it comes to blocking the Windows 10 upgrade from running on your PC. Plus, the same user-friendly interface continues to be offered, so just launch the app and click the button that says “Stop GWX!” to block the upgrade. There’s also a second option called “Always Block GWX from Running!” to make sure that reactivation is not possible. The Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recruit Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Never heard about GWX. Always I am using Enterprise Edition....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 That's cool as long as you're on old hardware but they got Enterprise users number too if you ever decide to buy new hardware or a PC Skylake , Zen or newer will only fully support Windows 10 in the future . They just give Enterprise users more time because they are not eligible for free Windows 10 . And there more likely too buy a new PC than home or pro users. http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2016/01/skylake-users-given-18-months-to-upgrade-to-windows-10/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straycat19 Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 1 hour ago, steven36 said: if you ever decide to buy new hardware or a PC Skylake , Zen or newer will only fully support Windows 10 in the future We just bought over 4500 Windows 7 computers this year and are on a 6 year replacement schedule so this isn't a problem until 2022 or 2023. At some point in time we will image all of the with Windows 8.1. Maybe by the time we get ready to replace them we will all be running Linux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted June 4, 2016 Author Share Posted June 4, 2016 8 minutes ago, straycat19 said: We just bought over 4500 Windows 7 computers this year and are on a 6 year replacement schedule so this isn't a problem until 2022 or 2023. At some point in time we will image all of the with Windows 8.1. Maybe by the time we get ready to replace them we will all be running Linux. Windows 8.1 is the same as Windows 7 so thats no help Quote If you own a system with an Intel 6th generation Core processor—more memorably known as Skylake—and run Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, you'll have to think about upgrading to Windows 10 within the next 18 months. There going stop selling windows 8.1 and Windows 7 Nov. 1st 2016 as well http://www.ibtimes.com.au/microsoft-discontinue-windows-7-81-after-oct-31-2016-1480836 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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