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I, just like most users hate Windows 10 for so many issues and bugs. It has usability issues and so many problems that Windows support team chooses ignore despite multiple complaints. Microsoft knows this very well but they keep hush about all this. Now to add to it, Windows 7 (the best OS so far) keeps giving a warning that my Intel Core i7 (7700k) processor is not supported.
I'm sorry but Windows 10 is officially the **** and buggiest product I've ever used. And I'm never going to switch to it until every problem has been fixed. Please do something about these annoying "unsupported processor" pop ups. If this is not resolved soon I'm going to write an entire blog about this and I'm sure there are many users who feel the same. Now this is not a small issue and I suggest to take this at the highest priority.
Every user should be allowed to use whatever version of Windows that suits their needs and is comfortable to use.
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These days having Windows Update set to automatic is not the healthiest thing for Windows.
Let's see here... what details do we know about your new system - nothing.
If you just built your custom desktop is it current with Service Pack 1 and other Windows updates?
What is the link to "MS's page regarding how to fix this problem"?
The issue could also be related to KB4015549 which you can read about here:
You mean just right out of the blue you see a message like this:
Or do you only see it when performing a Windows Update operation?
That feature came along with the optional update KB4012218 which you can read about here:
Since KB4012218 contains no security updates/features and it is optional it is probably something your system can live without.
Look in Control Panel, Windows Update, Installed Updates and if you see KB4012218 listed, uninstall it, reboot and then see how things look.
If KB4012218 is offered to you again you can right click and hide it so (hopefully) you will never see it again.
The same problem just started on it's own today. I didn't do a manual update search, that's on auto. I do not see any updates with that number anywhere.
After reading MS's page regarding how to fix this problem, I'm as upset as Denver is. I just built this custom desktop and do not want to go through and redo all my software, etc. again. This is taking up my valuable time and I'm very upset with Gates. Does he not have enough money?? I already paid him for a registered copy of 7 that had not been used yet.
The big question is will any future updates be done, or is it just the processor updates, and how will not getting them affect the quality and security of my computer?
Hi ElderN,
Yes it is KB4015549 that creates this issue. It is not an Optional update but an Important one. I and most users choose to keep Automatic Updates on to avoid having to choose them all the time. The point is Microsoft is trying to force Windows 10 onto all its users. Users should have the option to use whichever Operating System is suitable to them. Windows 10 is filled with bugs that still haven't been fixed. So I prefer to continue using Windows 7.
I have W7 Home Premium 64 bit with service pack 1, and an Intel I7-7700k processor.
If you click onto "Learn More" when this unsupported popup appears, that will take you to MS's fix, which implies "you better upgrade to 10 or else you won't get anymore of our updates, and your computer will be in serious jeopardy".
"Because of how this support policy is implemented, Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 devices that have a seventh generation or a later generation processor may no longer be able to scan or download updates through Windows Update or Microsoft Update.
Resolution
We recommend that you upgrade Windows 8.1-based and Window 7-based computers to Windows 10 if those computers have a processor that is from any of the following generations:
This worries me: when I try to do a manual update, the MS update screen now gives me an error code "80240037" and says it could not proceed with an update search, which makes me believe that I will no longer be able to get critical updates, although it really doesn't go into any details. So, am I getting other updates that need to be done to stay secure, or is it not even able to check for any updates??
A "don't remind me again" button, as suggested by Denver, may not be a good resolution, since we don't know how that will affect our computers. And this popup is now appearing at least 3 to 4 times during the first several minutes.
As for trying to self select the important or critical updates, since I'm a home builder, not a computer software programmer, that would be unwise from my perspective. I still can't find that update number listed anywhere. Almost all of the updates listed are critical or important.
There is no good reason for MS and Gates to be doing this to the 7 users, other than greed and the "search" for even more money. I'm sure working with Intel and their new chip designs wouldn't take that much to make them work with 7 and 8. If I could use any other software to run my cad and other programs, I would.
Thank you for your help.
