The update is now at version 11, but no change log available

Mar 24, 2016 09:00 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft has just delivered a new update for KB3035583, the Windows patch that brings the infamous Get Windows 10 app on computers running Windows 7 and Windows 8.1.

Currently at version 11, KB3035583 is responsible for the overly-criticized Get Windows 10 app that nags users and displays upgrade prompts on older versions of the operating system.

Microsoft launched the Get Windows 10 app in June 2015 as a way to ensure a smooth transition to the new operating system from Windows 7 or 8.1, but it’s no secret that this piece of software quickly became annoying for those who refused the upgrade.

The main reason for this was that Microsoft refused to provide an easy-to-use option to disable the app, so consumers had to turn to registry tricks or third-party apps to do it.

With every update, KB3035583 re-enables the Get Windows 10 app on older computers, so re-applying the tweaks to block it might be necessary.

No details on the included changes

Microsoft isn’t announcing updates for this patch, but everyone should be able to see if KB3035583 is included in the rollout when new updates are delivered via Windows Update. At the same time, Microsoft also isn’t offering release notes when updating the patch, and the information included in the KB page is quite limited.

“This update installs the Get Windows 10 app that helps users understand their Windows 10 upgrade options and device readiness. For more information about Windows 10, see Windows 10. This update applies to Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1),” this description reads.

The free Windows 10 upgrade promo ends in July this year, so with Microsoft running out of time to upgrade Windows 7 and 8.1 PCs to the new OS, it’s very clear that such updates are necessary. If only the company isn’t becoming more aggressive with its Windows 10 push…

Thanks for the tip, Bobo!