MS sneaks Win10 Downloader on my Win 7

Microsoft invaded my Win 7 PC during my last update and installed a GWX folder under System32 folder. It contains 10 items including a "Download" folder. 5 files contains "WX" characters which definitely stands for Win 10.

Here's a screenshot of my Win 7 SSD:




Now, I need to find away to get rid of this folder without messing up my Win 7.
I will never give my Windows 7 up!

Read this. Microsoft silently preparing your PC for Win 10 - Windows 7 Help Forums

whs said:

I just uninstalled the update KB3035583 and the GWX folder is gone. Now I have to watch for it coming back and hide it.

Thanks! Will do!

Gary said:

This is why I use a separate disk for 7 and 10 and do not dual boot.

ok. when did you last update your win 7? Check your system32 folder..

Chicken Little was right!!!!!!!

whs said:

I just uninstalled the update KB3035583 and the GWX folder is gone. Now I have to watch for it coming back and hide it.

I just checked for updates straight after uninstalling it and it was there, so I hid it straight away. Job done.

Same folder I have in Windows 8.1
Nice finding badrobot !
And what would happen if I just delete this folder ?

Gary said:

This is why I use a separate disk for 7 and 10 and do not dual boot.

badrobot said:

ok. when did you last update your win 7? Check your system32 folder..

Yes, I think this is irrelevant with W10 installation. Even if you don't have W10 at all this optional update will come.
EDIT: Finally I uninstalled the update (KB3035583) and the folder disappeared immediately.