Windows 10: Unwanted software downloads and installs

Discus and support Unwanted software downloads and installs in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I'm having an issue with software apps being downloaded and installed after indicating, many times, I don't want them. Any ideas how to prevent this?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by fc_999, Jul 18, 2020.

  1. FC_999
    fc_999 Win User

    Unwanted software downloads and installs


    I'm having an issue with software apps being downloaded and installed after indicating, many times, I don't want them. Any ideas how to prevent this?

    :)
     
    fc_999, Jul 18, 2020
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  2. DEPTH
    Depth Win User

    Install Diablo 3 on Linux

    Just install PlayOnLinux? Why did they make step 2 and 3 of this "tutorial"?

    Anyway, looking at the supported software list for PlayOnLinux, D3 is a step in the right direction. Lack of gaming is a factor for a lot of people when deciding on an OS, if more recent games get ported it may help migrate them to their preferred choice.
     
    Depth, Jul 18, 2020
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  3. SASQUI
    Sasqui Win User
    Overclocking / Undervolting guide for Vega 56 or 64?

    Here's a quick laundry list:

    List of software to use for overclocking and testing
    Examples:
    Wattman (and how to find and use it, like an overview, including profiles)
    Unigine Valley or Heaven (use this for quick testing while changing settings in Wattman and checking for stability / artifacts) ...just suggesting this
    How to monitor cores / mem speeds and temps during testing (I've seen screen overlays, and others using GPUz)

    Step-by step overclocking in Wattman
    Fan speeds
    Power limit
    Temp limit
    Voltages
    Core speeds
    Memory speeds
     
    Sasqui, Jul 18, 2020
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  4. PERICLES
    pericles Win User

    Unwanted software downloads and installs

    Chrome Scans for Unwanted Software

    Below is excerpt from an article explaining Chrome's scan for unwanted software.

    Interested to hear opinions on whether this is actually spyware. In another thread, a forum member stated the Chrome Cleanup Tool can run without being activated. How often does software effect Chrome, rarely ?

    I like Chrome and don't normally wear a tin foil hat, but I may start.


    Yes Chrome is scanning your Windows PC, but it might be a bug
     
    pericles, Jul 18, 2020
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