14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft rolled out the Get Windows 10 app on June 1 in order to let Windows 7 and 8.1 users know that the new version of its operating system is available free of charge, but since this program showed up all of a sudden on users’ computers, some believe that their PCs actually got infected.
This is how posts like this one are published online, as some people are afraid that the Get Windows 10 is some sort of malware that cannot be removed from their computers even if they are running fully up-to-date antivirus software.
“I booted up my computer today and there was this Windows 8 icon in my notification area. I clicked it and then it said get windows 10 for free!! I know not to trust this stuff, but my antivirus (Avast) doesn't detect it!!!” a post dated June 1, the day when Microsoft deployed the tool of Windows PCs, reads.
Poor communication?
Needless to say, this isn’t a virus and is actually supposed to let you take advantage of a great promo, but it’s a little bit worrying that pushing such a tool out of nowhere to users’ computers could make some think that they got infected.
Obviously, Microsoft most likely didn’t expect this to happen, and although the number of those who think that its app is a virus is very small, it could be a sign that the company should have adopted a different approach in order to let users know about the app that was supposed to land on their computers and remain in the system tray until Windows 10 comes out.
Aside from those who think that this is a virus, there are also users who do not agree with Microsoft’s strategy to put software on their computers without asking first. Many call Microsoft’s app “adware” because it advertises Windows 10, but keep in mind that it does no harm to your computer and it can be removed at any time.
If you don’t want the Get Windows 10 app to show up on your computer anymore, simply remove the KB3035583 update from your computer and you’re good to go.