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Description
If you are tired of seeing “Update to Windows 8.1 for Free” notification then it’s time to disable it. Get rid of these regular prompts to upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free.
Solution:
There are two ways to disable "Update to Windows 8.1 for Free" notification message in Windows 8:
Method 1: Using Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc)
Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Store
It will disable the Windows 8.1 free update installation notifications.
Method 2: Using Registry Editor (regedit)
You can do the same thing using Registry Editor instead of Group Policy Editor. Follow the below steps:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore
If you don’t find the above key then create it manually.
5. Now, close “Registry Editor” and log off or restart Windows.
Congrats, you have successfully disabled those notifications
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In some cases I don't think you can use 8.1. I have a Vaio laptop I bought several years ago. I upgraded it from windows vista to windows 8 when it crashed. For some reason it doesn't accept the 8.1 upgrade, maybe because its a bit old and out of date, I don't know. If you happen to have an answer as to what I might be missing, please share. Thanks
Here's why. The update is not ready to go live. it corrupted my drivers and I could not connect to the internet afterwards. So had to drive 20 miles to my office where I could connect and spent 6 hours on the phone with Dell trying to download drivers and they would not download successfully. Wound up doing a system restore which took 90 minutes.
why on earth would you recommend the update when the whole world is having massive problems due to these 8.1 updates. Read the news. Andm my update was forced, I had no option, which really sucks.
Because Windows 8.1 and IE11 both are junk. Mircrosoft blames everything on bad PC - corrupt files - or some other bull. All I have is Windows 8 (came on PC) and nothing else. Upgraded to windows 8.1 and everything would either freeze or just quit working. Windows 8 was fine. Contact Microsoft and was told go to EDIT GROUP POLICY My windows 8 don't have it. Things they tell me to do is not found on my Windows 8. Must have Windows 8 Pro or RT or whatever.. I must have just the Home Version because it won't do **** not even be responsive to Microsoft's upgrade to Windows 8.1. So we had to restore to factory settings to get 8.1 off. Now I find out not only is Windows 8.1 junk but I can't even stop it from downloading automatically. We have tried all the ways they say ..We have to keep shutting PC off when it starts upgrading... JUNK__JUNK___JUNK
Good news, they make the professional edition for people who want that control.
why on earth would I do that or want that? because it is not working. Is that simple enough for you? I don't care about memory issues. I have enough memory for you and three other users.. I do not like anything that over rules my wants.
