Software Update: GWX Control Panel 1.7.4.0

Only two days after the release of version 1.7.3.1 of GWX Control Panel, a successor has already appeared. This program is intended for Windows 7 and 8 users who cannot or do not want to upgrade to Windows 10. GWX Control Panel does not just remove KB3035583, which disables the pop-up screen and associated services, also removes scheduled tasks and registry keys. The same goes for the Windows 10 installation files if they have already been downloaded. The software is available as a separate executable program or if installation file. The following improvements have been made in this release:

Changes:

• Fixes issues that can occur if third-party tools or scripts break permissions on some Windows 10-related registry keys.
• Now checks for the “Give me recommended updates the same way I receive important updates” setting of Windows Update, since this can leave you vulnerable to some known Windows 10 update patches.
• Added the ability to enable/disable the “recommended updates” setting in the Change Windows Update Settings dialog.