How to Remove the "Get Windows 10" Icon

How to remove the "Get Windows 10" notification icon from the taskbar in Windows 8.

1. Click the arrow next to the notification.
2. Select Customize...
3. Find GWX and set the value to Hide icon and notifications.
4. Click OK.
5. GWX is also an application that can be killed by right-clicking on the taskbar, opening the Task Manager, finding GWX, and clicking End task.
6. To prevent all future update notifications, disable Windows update in PC settings > Update and recovery > Windows Update > Choose how updates get installed > Never check for updates.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIhp6S1Kl-M