Or, download a third party utility called “I Don’t Want Windows 10” from GitHub Digging through the config.xml file reveals the phases that Windows 10 launch could be in, such as None, AnticipationUX, Reservation, Reserved, RTM, GA, UpgradeDetected, UpgradeDownloadInProgress, UpgradeDownloaded, UpgradeReadyToInstall, UpgradeReadySetupInProgress, UpgradeSetupCompatBlock, UpgradeSetupRolledBack, UpgradeSetupFailed, UpgradeSetupComplete and etc.Īn alternative to the above steps, open a Command Prompt as Administrator, and run the following commmand: WUSA /Uninstall /KB:3035583
The Windows 10 update notifier behaves according to the phase and how close to the Windows 10 launch is. Meanwhile, the GWXUXWorker.exe file acts as the Windows 10 downloader. The update created a new directory in C:\Windows\System32\GWX and installs some executables and files that serve as a notification tool that could display banners and other ads for Windows 10 as the launch date approaches. The sneaky Windows 10 update alert is the result of KB3035583 update, a Windows 10 upgrade preparatory package. In addition, an additional GWX icon named “Get Windows 10” is added to Taskbar’s system tray (notification area). If you’re running Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1, you may get a surprise notification alert which offers you free Windows 10 upgrade comes in the form of pop-up window, asking you to enter your email address to reserve the free upgrade.
