#Turn off windows 8 updates update

#Turn off windows 8 updates update

Blocking the Windows 10 upgrade offer using Group PolicyДЄfter installing the required update follow these steps: Once you've downloaded the update for your current version of Windows, double-click the package to begin the installation, on the dialog box prompt click Yes to complete the install, and restart your computer. You can download the updates using the links below: To block the upgrade to Windows 10 through Windows Update, you'll need to have installed update KB3065987 in Windows 7 or KB3065988 in Windows 8.1 to make available the new Group Policy Object to perform the task.

If you're running Windows 7 Pro or Windows 8.1 Pro, you can stop the upgrade offer to Windows 10 and disable the 'Get Windows 10' app following the steps below: Prerequisites It's highly recommended to make a full backup of your system before proceeding. Warning: Before jumping into this guide, it's important to note that modifying the Windows Registry can be a dangerous game that can cause irreversible damage to your system if you don't do it correctly. But if installing a third-party software isn't your approach, and you are comfortable modifying the Windows Registry and Group Policy settings, you will want to use the following guide: Disabling the GWX app and stop the Windows 10 upgrade Previously, we described the steps to stop the 'Get Windows 10' nags and prevent your computer from installing Windows 10 using the GWX Control Panel tool. Microsoft is aiming the instructions for business computers joined to a domain network running Windows 7 Pro and Windows 8.1 Pro, but the steps will also work for devices that aren't joined to a domain, including the home versions of the operating system.