Thanks CedarDave. The only reason I have windows at all is for a VM to use to backup/update by iphone. I wouldn’t mind updating bugfixes and stuff, but I’m just not interested in anything else.
KB 3083710
Windows Update Client for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2: October 2015
From this link: http://blog.ultimateoutsider.com/2015/08/using-gwx-stopper-to-permanently-remove.html
UPDATE (October 14, 2014): We have seen at least one case where a Windows Update patch can re-enable some settings that GWX Control Panel disables. (Specifically, it appears to be a recent overhaul to the Windows 7 and Windows 8 versions of Windows Update, which also resets all Windows Update settings, including those related to Windows 10 upgrades.) Be vigilant and run GWX Control Panel after new updates are installed to make sure the OS hasn't re-enabled unwanted features. At some point I might add a feature to monitor for these settings changes in the background, but for now just know that if you have automatic updates enabled, you might need to keep an eye on things.