the latest re MS & W-10

[J R FOX jr_fox@xxxxxxxxxx]

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I'd like to know answers to the following:</div><div><br></div><div>What / Where is the secret folder with the stealth download of W-10, if such is present ?</div><div>What are the tell-tale signs of GWX that would be found in the registry ? <br></div><div>What are the indicators of 10-style "phone home" behavior, back-migrated to W7 (if other than that seen in the list Flash previously provided), so that I can take counter-measures ? <br></div><div><br></div><div>I will do whatever online searching is required for this, if someone does not already have the information at hand.<br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>   Jordan<br></div></div>
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