Q: In the beginning, I agreed to download (the free Windows 10) and entered a reservation. When it arrived, I almost downloaded it immediately, until I read about all the trouble everyone was having. Back in April, I decided I would wait and give the upgrade and all other software time to catch up so I read an article by you about how to hide notifications. What I didn’t realize at that time was that I somehow stopped all upgrades from happening and now I have over 40 important upgrades that need to be downloaded. I tried to download the important updates but every single time, no matter what I check or uncheck, my computer immediately begins to download Windows 10. I definitely do not want Windows 10! I like my computer exactly as it is with Windows 7. — Stephanie Beem
Tech+ Download those updates without fear Stephanie. Microsoft stopped offering Windows 10 as a free download on July 30 so technically, it won’t download along with all your other important Windows 7 updates. Microsoft has even stopped with the Windows 10 notifications.
“No, we are no longer doing notifications or allowing downloads via Windows Update or via the GWX application,” Microsoft told me in a statement.
Also gone is the ability to revert back to your old Windows within 30 days if you don’t like Windows 10. Since it’s no longer free, that feature is not necessary, apparently.
Of course, for those who missed the freebie, Windows 10 is still available for $120.
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