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How do I prevent Windows 10 from installing itself or even downloading itself on my computer? Is there a place where I can opt completely out of this alleged "upgrade"? Thank you.

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Hi,

 

You may want to check out the 'Never10' freeware described in the following article.

 

http://www.howtogeek.com/228551/how-to-stop-windows-7-or-8-from-downloading-windows-10-automatically...

 

Regards,

 

DP-K

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Hi,

 

You may want to check out the 'Never10' freeware described in the following article.

 

http://www.howtogeek.com/228551/how-to-stop-windows-7-or-8-from-downloading-windows-10-automatically...

 

Regards,

 

DP-K

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Thank you!

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@BunRab

 

You're welcome :generic:

 

All the best,

 

DP-K

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