GWX Control Panel Update Keeps Windows 10 Away from Windows 7 PCs Forever

[Batu69]

The app now has its very own monitoring mode

GWX Control Panel is an application that was specifically designed to help Windows 7 and 8.1 users refuse the upgrade to Windows 10, as it turned out that, in some cases, no matter your settings, you might still end up with the new OS on your computer all of a sudden.

And an update released today for this little but extremely helpful tool makes it impossible for your settings to be changed and thus get Windows 10 on the PC without your consent.

Version 1.6 comes with what the developer calls a monitor mode, which basically means that GWX Control Panel can now run in the background and keep an eye on any changes that Windows 10’s files could make on your Windows 7 or 8.1 computer.

If they attempt to modify your settings, GWX Control Panel automatically blocks them, thus making sure that a Windows 7 or 8.1 install remains untouched.

How it works

The developer of the app explains how this feature works:

“This optional feature actively monitors your computer and notifies you if it detects any known evidence of Windows 10 activity. Previously you used to have to run the program manually from time to time to make sure your settings hadn't changed. Now, with monitor mode enabled you'll know immediately when it's time to review and update your settings.”

A small icon will sit in the system tray and let you access its options easily.

“You can double-click the icon at any time to bring up the GWX Control Panel window, and right-clicking the icon displays a menu. And unlike the Get Windows 10 app, this one includes an Exit option! Just click Enable Monitor Mode to turn the feature on; it will persist across Windows restarts. You can permanently turn the feature off by then clicking Disable Monitor Mode.”

Additionally, the new version also includes an option to automatically check for updates, save diagnostic information in a text document on your desktop (this is just in case something goes wrong, and the developer needs more details in order to fix the bug), and more comprehensive protection against unwanted upgrades.

Needless to say, this tool can really come in handy if you’re on Windows 7 or 8.1 and don’t want to upgrade, so download GWX Control Panel to try it out right away.

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[emerglines]

Finally a good artical, and not a click bait as we witness each day.

[Holmes]

I concur im tired of the negative nancy articles and this is a good tool. I downloaded gwx control panel and Im downloading this new version to.

[Karlston]

A pity that the GWX Control Panel page doesn't show the number of downloads.

Would be interesting to compare that with Microsoft's "X million devices installed". My money would be on more GWX CP installs than Windows 10...

A hypothetical conversation at Microsoft HQ...

Terry Myerson (M$ VP Windows & Devices Group): Hey Satya, are we still marketing Windows 10 by mentioning the number of devices installed, or should we start using Market Share instead?

Satya Nadella (M$ CEO): OH GOD NO!!!!! The world can't discover the poor takeup of the free Windows 10 upgrade!!! Shit Terry, we can't even give a hint that for every Windows 10 user there are still over 8 Windows 7 and 8.1 users who don't want Windows 10!!

Terry Myerson: OK! OK! I understand... mum's the word!

[virge]

Direct Link to GWX Control Panel (formerly GWX Stopper) Version: 1.6.0.1 Released November 24, 2015

http://ultimateoutsider.com/downloads/GwxControlPanelSetup.exe

[vibranium]

This program is mostly not needed anymore.

Microsoft will now respect your choice of NOT upgrading OS. There will be no nags.

See KB3050265 (for Windows 7) or KB3065988 (for Windows 8, 8.1)

You may need to remove the terrible KB3033583 update if this is already on your system (go to Control Panel - Uninstall Programs - View installed updates).