How to stop Microsoft harassment?

[Wicked Recluse]

Alright, so as we all know by now... or should know, Windows 10 is available for FREE to those who have Windows 7/8. And what most should know by now, is Microsoft is shoving this down people's throats which is more worrisome than not, in fact I am so downright concerned about how hard Microsoft is trying to get everyone to upgrade that I am seriously considering switching OS's, I don't have the first clue as to how to run Linux but that's my first option, also considering Steam OS for gaming, but that limits some of the games I want to play

This is getting to a law suit level of harassment as I am sure I didn't consent viruses and spam to be downloaded onto MY computer, I have upgraded to Windows 10 3 times since it release, and all 3 times I have reverted back to the also hated Windows 8.1 because I simply hate it and I don't ever want to use it. This started out as a little box that opens in the lower right corner of my screen once every couple days, to a large window in the middle of my screen once a day, to that same window every 5-10 minutes and I have no clue how to stop it.

I followed some websites guide saying I have to go uninstall an update but that particular update doesn't show up in my current list of updates.... Anyone have a clue? I suppose I could do a restore, but then I have to be sure I don't reinstall that same pesky virus.... I mean update.

 

[USAFRet]

There's this:
http://winsupersite.com/windows-10/disabling-windows-10-upgrade-notification

or this:
http://superuser.com/questions/922068/how-to-disable-the-get-windows-10-icon-shown-in-the-notification-area-tray

or this:
http://www.howtogeek.com/218856/how-do-you-disable-the-get-windows-10-icon-shown-in-the-notification-tray/

If you Upgraded to Win 10 3 times, why did you revert back?

Of course, there is always Linux or Apple. Nothing is forcing you to use Windows.

 

[moulderhere]

I feel your frustration but for me its all about the popup banner advertising windows 10.

I found a free tool found here called GWX Control panel. I installed it and it helped me give the 3 finger salute to win 10 upgrade popups.
http://ultimateoutsider.com/downloads/