Microsoft invaded my Win 7 PC during my last update and installed a GWX folder under System32 folder. It contains 10 items including a "Download" folder. 5 files contains "WX" characters which definitely stands for Win 10.
Here's a screenshot of my Win 7 SSD:
Now, I need to find away to get rid of this folder without messing up my Win 7.
I will never give my Windows 7 up!
Read this. Microsoft silently preparing your PC for Win 10 - Windows 7 Help blog
I'm sure you'll be able to opt out.
I just uninstalled the update KB3035583 and the GWX folder is gone. Now I have to watch for it coming back and hide it.
Thanks! Will do!I just uninstalled the update KB3035583 and the GWX folder is gone. Now I have to watch for it coming back and hide it.
This is why I use a separate disk for 7 and 10 and do not dual boot.
ok. when did you last update your win 7? Check your system32 folder..This is why I use a separate disk for 7 and 10 and do not dual boot.
Chicken Little was right!!!!!!!
I just checked for updates straight after uninstalling it and it was there, so I hid it straight away. Job done.I just uninstalled the update KB3035583 and the GWX folder is gone. Now I have to watch for it coming back and hide it.
Same folder I have in Windows 8.1
Nice finding badrobot !
And what would happen if I just delete this folder ?This is why I use a separate disk for 7 and 10 and do not dual boot.Yes, I think this is irrelevant with W10 installation. Even if you don't have W10 at all this optional update will come.ok. when did you last update your win 7? Check your system32 folder..
EDIT:Finally I uninstalled the update (KB3035583) and the folder disappeared immediately.
