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I would like to know how I can permanently remove GWX from my machine. I am running Windows 7 currently, I have removed the KB3035583 update, which did remove the system tray icon for a few days, but it has come back. According to the accepted answer in this question, removing the GWX directory may also be necessary, but I am not able to even though I am the admin, I get a message saying that I need permission from trustedinstaller, and cannot change permissions for some reason. I have also attempted this in Safe Mode with no luck.
Is it something simple that I'm missing?

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  • Boot into safe mode and you will be able to delete the folder – clhy May 16 '16 at 06:06
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    There's always the option of just waiting. The upgrade nagware is going to be disabled once the offer expires: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2016/05/06/windows_10_update/ – Mokubai May 16 '16 at 06:09
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    [Just enabled the group policy](http://superuser.com/questions/1051187/what-are-all-the-windows-7-8-8-1-updates-kbs-i-must-skip-to-avoid-windows-10-u/1051192#1051192) or use [Never 10](https://www.grc.com/never10.htm) . The update and GWX will be disabled. Some additional steps must be taken to get rid of the data downloaded for the upgrade itself though. – Ramhound May 16 '16 at 18:26

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Go to http://ultimateoutsider.com/downloads/ and download GWX control panel. Gets rid of nags and will remove files, if they have already downloaded. Very easy to use.

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