GWX Control Panel

GWX Control Panel (previously named GWX Stopper) is a free app, which allows you to configure and exit the Get Windows 10 ‌ system tray app which continually pops up on PCs that are still running Microsofts s previous operating systems, Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Operating system

Windows 10/11

File size

2.39 MB

License

Freeware

Last updated

Apr 25, 2026

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Overview

What is GWX Control Panel?

In depth

A closer look at GWX Control Panel

GWX Control Panel is lightweight, has a tiny footprint and is perfectly safe and easy to use. It gives you the option to re-enable the icon and upgrade notifications if you ever feel the need to move onto Windows 10.

Requirements

System requirements

Windows (All Versions)

Verdict

Should you download GWX Control Panel?

GWX Control Panel runs on Windows 10/11 and is available under the Freeware license — the installer is 2.39 MB. We’ve catalogued it under System.

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