KB3035583 Installing Windows 10 using Windows Update?

Anonymous
2015-04-12T11:56:46+00:00

Would you please tell me how to prevent the installation of KB3035583 in my computer and if it is already installed, how to remove it?  Also, are there other updates that we need to be concerned about that enable this behaviour?

KB3035583 now appears as an Important update in Windows Update and is checked which means it will be automatically installed if the user does not uncheck it.  If automatic update is set, it will install without intervention.

There are credible articles that say that Microsoft either has installed or will install changes to my computer that will enable Microsoft to use it as an advertising platform and then install Windows 10 without first obtaining an informed decision to do so.  I truly hope this is not true.

On behalf of my clients and their 162 Windows "consumer" computers, I must tell you that we do not grant Microsoft or any other vendor the right to do this.  When other Windows players do this, we regard it as malware and take great care to remove it.

Microsoft got to where it is today by selling Windows.  We have spent decades learning how to use Windows and billions of dollars buying Windows computers and Windows software.  We own these systems.  They are ours, not Microsoft's.

Windows Update has earned a huge trust.  We trust Microsoft to use Windows Update to keep our computers safe and secure.  When Patch Tuesday comes along we install all the updates that Microsoft says are "important." We assume those to be either plugging a security leak or fixing a software error.

We all hope Windows 10 will be something we will want.  We will carefully review and consult trusted advisors before we install Windows 10.  We have seen Windows 8 and rejected it.  Windows 8 is a bad product we did not choose.  

Automatically installing Windows 10 on our computers would be a severe abuse of a well-earned trust.  Changing our computers to enable them to become advertising platforms is also an abuse.

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-02-05T13:13:57+00:00

    wow. I read most of these comments and though about how much complaining is taking place with zero constructive discussion. I disagree wholeheartedly with the comments on not loading windows 10.

    In my company of 3000 computers we are running 20% of them on windows 10 already. We hope to have completed upgrading the bulk of our devices before the cutoff date. Windows 10 is stable and more secure that all the operating systems before. In my opinion, you need to upgrade to windows 10. (1) - Its free temporarily. After that you will pay. Why would you want to not take advantage of a savings for yourself or your customer. (2). Its is more secure than windows 7./8/8.1. (3) - The windows update process in Windows 10 is better than what it is in the previous operating systems. Far less interruptions from updates. (4) - It keeps getting better. Don't you get that. All the previous versions of windows have been stuck from changing. Now we have an OS that keeps up with the times. That is after its been tested on 3 million insider devices. I doubt you did any testing on that scale. (5) The app store is great. Windows 7 has no app store.

    Upgrade to windows 10 everyone. Don't disable the updates. You are missing out on a great experience.

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-02-05T13:41:11+00:00

    Opinions are like A***holes 

    Everybody has one

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-02-05T13:50:23+00:00

    Please re-read all the concerns that have been expressed here for answers to your questions.

    And rememberm if it sounds too good to be true ( free ) , it probably is.

    BTW -which division of Microsoft do you work for?

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-02-05T14:41:42+00:00

    Let me help you with that, IT person.

    There are people with computers (like me) or with perhaps specialist software (like me) for which the manufacturers are not going to issue Windows 10 drivers due the manufacturer having closed the division that made the item or having gone out of business or whatever.

    That means that people with computers or software that perfectly serves their needs will now have Microsoft knowingly turn their computer into a piece of junk.

    I understand that there are classes available that teach people how software works. Maybe you should try researching a subject before you air your opinions.

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  5. Anonymous
    2016-02-05T14:43:42+00:00

    As mentioned. I don't work for Microsoft. I work for a retail company with 3000 computers. I have no skin in this.

    Good to know you guys are objective and open to other peoples opinions. Especially ones that contradict yours.

    My old man ran lotus 123 for many years and hated excel. He eventually upgraded to excel and regretted all the years he sat with Lotus 123. Suppose one day you guys will work it out.

    Good luck with that.

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