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moosenoodles




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PostPosted: Thu, 19th Nov 2015 01:16    Post subject:
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This utility checks for admin and asks for permission to elevate (in XP it just skips that part and keeps going), enables automatic updates, then runs the Windows Update MiniTool, and then disables automatic updates again giving you full control. No more automatic updates or update reboots. You have to reboot manually. Perfect..


I still not had trouble since windows 10 was first available for public and the automatic update removal was out then, all updates since have been manual restart or set a time.

People been having serious issues with that then? When I first used DDU as well on initial windows 10 install it shuts off the driver auto updates for those also and has again worked even after all the 10 updates. Checked it recently with 0&0 windows 10 tool and the registry etc still shows everything is off Very Happy

Only thing I have not shut off is cortana because really I have not seen it cause any issues and sits with 0% use as the search stuff for that is already off anyhow. The process is there started but it uses such little ram its meh.
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Drowning_witch




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PostPosted: Thu, 19th Nov 2015 01:44    Post subject:
scaramonga wrote:
No more automatic updates or update reboots. You have to reboot manually. Perfect.


the first page tweak via gpedit does just that for me. I don't get what makes this tool better than that Confused
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PostPosted: Thu, 19th Nov 2015 04:35    Post subject:
Drowning_witch wrote:
scaramonga wrote:
No more automatic updates or update reboots. You have to reboot manually. Perfect.


the first page tweak via gpedit does just that for me. I don't get what makes this tool better than that Confused


You can set it with a setting, or at least I can:



Or you talking about something else? I've had that options since I installed 10


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scaramonga




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PostPosted: Thu, 19th Nov 2015 12:06    Post subject:
Drowning_witch wrote:

the first page tweak via gpedit does just that for me. I don't get what makes this tool better than that Confused


This script 'disables' updates altogether, as in nothing, no check, nothing, until YOU (not Microsoft) decide to do so. Once run, it enables updates, runs the tool, from which you can then check, hide, install, or download which of those you wish. Once done, the script then completely shuts off updates once again, giving one full control at the click of a button Smile

I had the 'notify' option set for months, but as I decided I didn't want the November update, the update system kept nagging me (with increasing force) to install it, no more! Smile

Also, there were Defender updates I wanted, but of course, to get them, I had to install the TH2 update also, as MS gives no control over what you can choose, in that regard, no more! Smile



The update system is seriously flawed on 10.
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sabin1981
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PostPosted: Thu, 19th Nov 2015 12:28    Post subject:
scaramonga wrote:
The update system is seriously flawed on 10.


It's utterly broken and downright fucking offensive, is what it is.
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freiwald




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PostPosted: Thu, 19th Nov 2015 21:07    Post subject:
im too lazy to look through this thread. sorry if it's a repost.
windows 10 iso without all the crap.

Quote:

-- No Metro Apps, No Store App or Component, No OneDrive, No Cortona, No Edge, No Telemetry, No Windows Defender

1. Download and Extract the MSMG Toolkit to a folder.

2. Download the Windows 10 ISO and extract it to the DVD folder of where you extracted the MSMG Toolkit.

3. Right click the MSMG Toolkit's .cmd file and run it as Administrator, Mount the Source by pressing 1 then 1.

4. Now go to Remove number 4 then choose Remove Metro Apps number 1, Now choose Remove All Metro Apps number 3

5. Now go to Remove number 4 and then choose Remove all Apps Associations number 2

6. Go to Remove number 4 once again and choose Remove Components number 3, Choose the option Remove ALL Components.

7. Now Choose "Apply Source" from the menu this will save all the changes that we made.

8. And lastly choose "Apply Target" then choose Make ISO from the top.

9. Enjoy
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Drowning_witch




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PostPosted: Thu, 19th Nov 2015 21:14    Post subject:
scaramonga wrote:
Drowning_witch wrote:

the first page tweak via gpedit does just that for me. I don't get what makes this tool better than that Confused


This script 'disables' updates altogether, as in nothing, no check, nothing, until YOU (not Microsoft) decide to do so. Once run, it enables updates, runs the tool, from which you can then check, hide, install, or download which of those you wish. Once done, the script then completely shuts off updates once again, giving one full control at the click of a button Smile

I had the 'notify' option set for months, but as I decided I didn't want the November update, the update system kept nagging me (with increasing force) to install it, no more! Smile

Also, there were Defender updates I wanted, but of course, to get them, I had to install the TH2 update also, as MS gives no control over what you can choose, in that regard, no more! Smile



The update system is seriously flawed on 10.


ah cool.

yeah, I agree, the update system is flawed if you are looking for more control.

I personally am not bothered, as long as i don't get automated download/install, i'm fine.

Once an update brakes something, then i'll be pissed Very Happy
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scaramonga




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PostPosted: Sun, 29th Nov 2015 03:45    Post subject:
Easy registry hack makes Windows Defender an adware killer

German website Heise has found that a simple registry hack that makes Windows Defender an adware killer. Yesterday Microsoft announced that its new enterprise security products come with a new feature that also stops potentially unwanted software and adware. Using a registry hack it can also be activated for consumers.

After the hack, Windows Defender will defend the system against potentially unwanted software such as adware, toolbars and other third party unwanted bundled software.

The functionality was actually first made available to enterprises. To protect them against unwanted applications, Microsoft added a new opt-in feature to the enterprise solutions System Center Endpoint Protection (SCEP) and Forefront Endpoint Protection (FEP). Combined with Windows Defender these applications are able to block downloading and installing unwanted software.

However Heise has discovered that using a registry hack it’s also possible to consumers to get the additional protection. The German website discovered that the adware blocking feature can also be enabled on Windows Defender on home systems. Windows Defender is Microsoft’s security solution and available on all systems since Windows 8, it can be considered the successor to Microsoft’s Security Essentials.

In a test, with the registry hack enabled on both Windows 10 Home and Pro, Windows Defender indeed started to block unwanted software such as Freemake Video Convertor.

To enable the feature, save below in .txt file, then rename to .reg and run Smile

Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\MpEngine]
"MpEnablePus"=dword:00000001


More info:

http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/Windows-mit-verstecktem-Adware-Killer-3023579.html

http://blogs.technet.com/b/mmpc/archive/2015/11/25/shields-up-on-potentially-unwanted-applications-in-your-enterprise.aspx
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freiwald




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PostPosted: Sat, 20th Feb 2016 14:04    Post subject:
krell1983 wrote:
Microsoft 10 will not permit re-installation if any hardware changes

http://imgur.com/gallery/8OJ4t


known since day 1! Smile but atleast now you know it too.
graphics card change will probably not trigger it but some users reported that a ram change is already enough to make the activation vanish.

in that case you have to do the upgrade again. install windows 7/8.1 and upgrade on 10.
or i think with the newest windows 10 iso you can enter your old 7/8.1 key directly at the installation without going through the whole update process again... but im not sure.

if you don't want that get a KMS tool and fuck on a legit activation. or get a working MAK key, but it seems they are not available right now. atleast i can't find working ones.
so you can keep your installation and just use a "cracked" activation.

/edit oh you deleted your post. well there is my answer anyway. Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat, 27th Feb 2016 22:34    Post subject:
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/02/27/disable-skypehost-exe-windows-skype-on-windows-10/


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moosenoodles




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PostPosted: Sun, 28th Feb 2016 17:09    Post subject:
escalibur wrote:
http://www.ghacks.net/2016/02/27/disable-skypehost-exe-windows-skype-on-windows-10/


????

I don't have skype shit running anywhere I have looked. And have never used that work around.
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PostPosted: Sun, 28th Feb 2016 17:54    Post subject:
Probably some win10 gayness.
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NFOAC




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PostPosted: Sun, 28th Feb 2016 18:01    Post subject:
Is there a tweak to permanently block a update? The Intel HD graphic driver keeps coming up
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Janz




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PostPosted: Sun, 28th Feb 2016 18:29    Post subject:
use wushowhide to prevent any updates for any specific device: https://support.microsoft.com/de-de/kb/3073930 (or simply update the intel hd driver since its the first official windows 10 driver from intel which fixes a lot of stuff)
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Drowning_witch




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PostPosted: Mon, 29th Feb 2016 07:57    Post subject:
NFOAC wrote:
Is there a tweak to permanently block a update? The Intel HD graphic driver keeps coming up


why do you have the onboard gpu enabled at all if you aren't using it?
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KillerCrocker




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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2016 20:46    Post subject:
Hmm so I disabled fast boot, all privacy settings and all stuff found in settings tab.
Disabled uac, smart screen too because those were annoying. Defender is ok.

I added my account to store and I found out that I already have a microsoft account under my main gmail account so I added that... and after restart it asked me for a password. wtf. Disabled that.

There are obtuse settings in settings->Your email and accounts that I don't understand. Anything I should maybe set there ???

Also, any way to make certain startup items start first ? Like logitech gaming software. It starts 10-15 seconds later than it did on win7 and I have to wait for it to load my mouse dpi settings

anything I should just know about?
I really like the system but there seems to be plenty of bloatware and unnecessary settings

edit: The damn thing still asks for password on some fucking login screen and it is still hibernating instead of turning off...


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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2016 21:26    Post subject:
KillerCrocker wrote:
Hmm so I disabled fast boot, all privacy settings and all stuff found in settings tab.
Disabled uac, smart screen too because those were annoying. Defender is ok.

I added my account to store and I found out that I already have a microsoft account under my main gmail account so I added that... and after restart it asked me for a password. wtf. Disabled that.

There are obtuse settings in settings->Your email and accounts that I don't understand. Anything I should maybe set there ???

Also, any way to make certain startup items start first ? Like logitech gaming software. It starts 10-15 seconds later than it did on win7 and I have to wait for it to load my mouse dpi settings

anything I should just know about?
I really like the system but there seems to be plenty of bloatware and unnecessary settings

edit: The damn thing still asks for password on some fucking login screen and it is still hibernating instead of turning off...

For automatic login with passworded account you can try Run> netplwiz > uncheck and type in your password.

For hibernation cmd> powercfg –h off
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scaramonga




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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2016 22:12    Post subject:
Try looking in 'services' for the Logitech entry, it may be set on 'Automatic (Delayed)' - change to just 'Automatic'.

As for the password annoyance. Yup, irritating ain't it? I had to switch to a 'local' account, as I couldn't find a way to disable this. For some reason it insists you enter this nonsense at each boot, despite not having set one. I wanted the MS account for the insider builds, but gave up on it eventually because of that.
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KillerCrocker




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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2016 22:26    Post subject:
@MisterBear
Yeah that works. It now logins by itself but shows my gmail address there for a moment. It was all normal until I added my microsoft account (which is under that gmail account) to the store.
powercfg -h off is win command. Don't work here.... But I think It's shutting now as it should now anyway.

@scaramonga
It is set to automatic and still takes some time... Not that it's that big of a deal.
So if I will Switch to local account, it will be like before I added my account in the store?
But will I be able to purchase things from the store or will the account work only there and not on the whole system?
I just want to buy gears of war and quantum break when it comes out Laughing This fucking thing. I am too old for this new world conundrums... I was raised on dos and windows 95/98.... those were fantastic. 7 was a pinnacle of that. But I guess it's time to move on. That 10 is still not so bad. feels snappy and looks good

edit: Also on a side note. I've tried ukraine and few other regions and it wont allow me to pay with any of my credit cards... guess I will have to use my region or some of the paypal regions... any idea which of cheap regions have paypal?
edit2: Also found out aboux box app. wtf do I need this. Started it, it found my old ass gamertag. Did that because read somewhere about disabling DVR


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Mr.Tinkles




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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2016 22:28    Post subject:
You could always change so that locally you can log in with a 4 digit passcode, which is a nice feature IMO.

For the powercfg command you could try open an admin cmd, that might help.


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MisterBear




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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2016 22:38    Post subject:
Yeah you need to run cmd as admin to execute it.

As for the gmail account thing, win 10 has now online accounts, if you login to store it will make your account online one, i think you can manage online account from Notifications(task bar icon next to a clock)>All settings>Accounts
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KillerCrocker




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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2016 22:53    Post subject:
Running it with admin worked. And I got 3gb too ! thanks

yeah I see that it's online account. But I don't want my windows to be on an online account but I still want to use a store. Will try switching to local and see how store works then


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Janz




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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2016 22:54    Post subject:
no store without ms online account (and no onedrive either)
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KillerCrocker




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PostPosted: Thu, 3rd Mar 2016 23:13    Post subject:
So netplwiz is the best option. Otherwise no store but classic windows.
Sorry for all those questions. I was on 7 since it came out and I am still wrapping my head around win10


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KillerCrocker




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PostPosted: Sun, 6th Mar 2016 17:10    Post subject:
Is there a way to remove my ssd and hard drives from "safely remove" in taskbar ?


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Janz




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PostPosted: Sun, 6th Mar 2016 17:12    Post subject:
nope, thats because of your sata controller (or lets say -> the driver for it). using the windows one or installed one from the manufacturer?
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KillerCrocker




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PostPosted: Sun, 6th Mar 2016 17:37    Post subject:
I am using windows drivers.
When i had rapid storage intel drivers installed on win7, it was the same so I gues it's what it is


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Janz




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PostPosted: Sun, 6th Mar 2016 17:40    Post subject:
dunno about the p67 chipset, but maybe the bios offers an option to disable/enable hotplug for either all sata drives or as option for each one differently. check that and disable hotplug
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KillerCrocker




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PostPosted: Sun, 6th Mar 2016 18:05    Post subject:
I've checked it some time ago.
It only says
"external drive" and I have it set to disabled


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Janz




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PostPosted: Sun, 6th Mar 2016 18:06    Post subject:
mh in that case i think its not possible to get rid of it
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