Block Windows 10 Upgrade Notifications in Windows 7/8.1

Windows had earlier announced that Windows 10 will be available to all users. By the end of July, Users will start receiving Windows 10 full version using which they can upgrade their OS for free. Interestingly, even an non-genuine users can upgrade their OS to Windows 10 and that too for free. But for those who are using Windows 7 and/or Windows 8.1 they keep receiving an update notification in the system tray where they can reserve for the Windows 10 upgrade.

This is because, when Windows 10 will finally available, the reservation you have made will automatically download the entire OS. The only option you are left with is when to install it. In case, you want to follow the manual/default process and stop getting irritated by receiving the updates you can follow the steps below.

This step can be followed for both Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. There are two steps for for blocking the Windows 10 updates. First you need to remove the currently installed updates and then block Windows from checking for that update in future. To do that, follow the steps below.

Uninstall the Updates:

• Open Control Panel and select “Programs and Features”. Click the “View Installed updates” option in the left panel.
• If you are using Windows 7, locate the following updates: 3035583, 2952664, 3021917
• If you are using Windows 8, locate the following updates: 3035583, 2976978

• Right-click on of the update and select uninstall option from the context menu. This way remove all the mentioned updates.

• Now just select, "Restart Later" when the prompt appears and remove all updates first from the system.

• Once done, restart the computer to complete the process.

This way you have removes all the updates. Not you have to stop receiving it. It you don't do this and have automatic updates enables, they may be installed again on the system.

Follow the steps below to block the updates:

• Just press Windows key and type "Windows Update" and press the Enter key.

• Select "Check for updates" to find new updates to install on the system. Windows should find the updates listed above again.

• Click on the "important update is available" link.

• Right-click each of the listed updates above that are listed on the page and select hide update from the context menu.

• This blocks the update from being installed on the system.

This way you can block the updates. You won't receive any Windows 10 update notification on your system.

Hope this helps you. If not or if you encounter any problem you can comment below or mail me on my id "chintanjain@mybookofknowledge.com".

Cheers!!!