Windows 7 reported as starting update to Windows 10 for some without permission.

As the title stated I read this yesterday, just stumbled onto it, it is an easy fix, but necessary if you use software that is not compatible with Windows 10, as I do. Simply follow the instructions below, took me under 60 seconds.

https://www.reddit.com/r/technology...ng_windows_7_computers_are_being_reported_as/

 

Thanks for this alert. Didn't read the entire link but I confirmed I have kb 3035583 set to hidden instead of installed. An additional problem I've observed is some of the w10 update kb's mysteriously unhide themselves and pop up occassionally as new updates long after I set them to hidden.

 

I upgraded 5 computers and got lazy on the 6th. Did not check to make sure WIN 10 was compatible. I have a Dell T5400 that is not. The DVD and USB ports don't work right. Updated no longer load. Can't connect my iPhone. I should have checked with Dell 1st. On their website, it says that the motherboard does not have updated drivers for Win 10.

Before you update, always check.

Bob

 

....kinda a similar situation... purchased a windows laptop when 8.2 was brand new. realized 8.2 was junk. purchased another desktop with windows 7. decided to use the laptop when the business moved and found out my 3 year old all-in-one HP printer does not sync w/ the laptop (drivers? who knows?).... my future purchases will definitely be running Apple or even Linux. so tired of this crap. Outlook anyone? pppssshhhhh.

 

Under Linux I use the mail and news client SeaMonkey https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SeaMonkey for more than 5 years now.
It is similar to Outlook.
SeaMonkey is based on Thunderbird https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozilla_Thunderbird

 

So are you saying that I can wake up one morning and find that I don't have Windows 7 anymore?!!!. That would be really messed up, if that is the case.

 

That's possible. And since you're asking at this point in time--likely.

 

Lol!!! And that is a very nervous laugh.

I'm really hoping that is not the case, but I will check as soon as I get home.

 

When could it happen: depends.

You can increase your chances of it not happening by researching updates before downloading/installing them. Uninstalling certain updates, etc. There are also other things you can do as well, some listed here:

http://www.howtogeek.com/228551/how...-8-from-downloading-windows-10-automatically/

 

Thank you for this. Truly helpful.