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disable system-level task
i had posted a question here several days ago regarding unwanted windows updates and the annoying message that would take over my screen/system. the message was commanding me to change my privacy settings to allow further updating. i found this was related to UNP, an installed update (program) called "windows 10 update and privacy settings" and a scheduled task under "windows UNP", runcampaignmanager.
i don't want the fall creators update, or any other updates, because my system works fine as is.
had been using the "alt+F4" keyboard combo to nuke the "take over my system" screen and kept up with my searches.
FOUND ! a simple program that gives you root authority over your system called "Give Me Power". I used this in conjunction with a NirSoft utility called Task Scheduler View to disable the UNP task runcampaignmanager.
I also found a handy utility called Double Driver that helps you back up your currently installed drivers.
warning - "Give Me Power" really does give you power, including the power to really screw up your OS.
that being said, i have been able to halt all udating from dell and microsoft, and with this aforementioned combo, i have hopefully killed the final annoyance
I am an old fossil from what is now considered the dark ages (pre-windows) and have watched windows grow from its initial (laughable) release to the current bloated monster that we see before us. why do i use windows ? i actually liked XP, but my old laptop (15-17 years) was running into some issues. looked at apple (too much $$), piddled with linux and bsd over the years (losing patience, probably a function of age as much as fundamental contrariness), nailed a lo-buck windows 10 home edition machine at an electronics discounter. having retired many years ago from ant IT position many years ago, i still hold the view that many people would be happy with a basic, simple, solid OS that they can control
nirsoft has its own site with some really handy utilities. double driver and give me power can be found at majorgeeks.com