Two ways to eliminate the win10 system upgrade prompt icon

Recently, many Win7, Win8.x users have reflected the white Microsoft icon on their taskbar. Clicking on it is Microsoft's update on the win10 system. However, there is still a long time away from July 29, so many Microsoft users will choose to close directly. However, the problem has arisen, that is, this prompt icon will always exist on your taskbar. So, how to remove this icon? Let’s take a look at the two methods that are prepared for everyone today!

win10 system upgrade tips
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win10 system upgrade steps
temporary elimination method:
In addition to permanently eliminating Win10 upgrade tips, we You can also temporarily cancel the upgrade logo for this taskbar. The method is simple: right-click on the taskbar -- start task manager -- find GWX.exe -- and end the process. You will find that the taskbar is clean.

Troubleshooting the Win10 upgrade by temporarily deleting the GWX.exe process
Permanent elimination method:
1, this Win10 upgrade notification is implemented by an upgrade patch, the patch number is: KB3035583, just enter Control Panel -- Programs and Features -- View the installed updates, find the update with the code: KB3035583, click Uninstall (may need to restart).

Uninstall this patch to eliminate Win10 free upgrade tips
2, it should be noted that if you open Windows automatic update, it is likely to be installed again KB3035583 patch, because Microsoft will patch The level is set to "Important". So you also need to go to the Control Panel -- Windows Update -- to change the settings and modify the way Windows installs updates (as shown).

Modify the Windows Update update method
3, there is also an upgrade assistant program named "GWX.exe" in the system, located in C: WindowsSystem32GWX. If you have cancelled the Win10 upgrade prompt, this app is also a chicken rib for you and can be deleted.

GWX.exe, the real body of the Win10 upgrade prompt program
Microsoft has announced that genuine Win7 and Win8.x users can upgrade to Win10 for free on July 29, and pirated users may also receive To the push of this Win10 upgrade prompt, however, this is not an egg. Because according to Microsoft's upgrade strategy: pirated users will still stay in the "not activated" state after upgrading Win10, you must purchase the license to activate.