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Updated: How to Stop a Windows 10 upgrade

On July 29, 2016, Microsoft will stop offering free upgrades to Windows 10. The company’s attempts to get Windows 7 and 8.1 users onboard have become increasingly, shall we say, enthusiastic. If you are confronted with the new pop-up window telling you that Microsoft has taken the liberty of scheduling an upgrade, take these steps to block tor reschedule the process. Read more »

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