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abbodi1406 @MDL Conclusion = Harmless. Live with it until M$ releases a fix YMMV
This roll up seems to contain a new version of the Windows Update Client that is not available via Windows Update. See this post: Simplifying updates for Windows 7 and 8.1
There might be other things in this roll up that you cannot get elsewhere. I wouldn't be surprised if several of the updates are newer versions of the KBs they replace. See this post: Simplifying updates for Windows 7 and 8.1
If that is true, it would answer the question asked in this post: Simplifying updates for Windows 7 and 8.1
Even if you disable all the tasks in task scheduler I don't think the telemetry gets fully disabled.
Since KB2952664 was introduced it installs an appraiser task/file/program whatever you want to call it and compatTel.
I found these were asking for Internet access through comodo on many occasions. I also had a lot more disk thrashing when that update was installed. After removal my disk went back to normal. So, I'm not convinced disabling CEIP and the tasks fully disables it.
I still prefer to use a 3rd party update pack on a clean install which I've used for a few years now. I can pick and choose which updates I want to install/avoid. And since I have over 40 recommended updates which I skip, I prefer to use that option.
While this convenience pack is a welcome addition from MS, I still feel there are better options for clean installs.
brds and urthbound, thanks for the replies!
What is a "W10 telemetry KB"? Does that mean it is pushing Windows 10 on people and there is a risk you could install it "by accident" as so many have done?
If so, I, like lady, will avoid this "roll up".
Another question re updates. According to the Update service, I only have FOUR important updates left to go, now that I got it working by some miracle (albeit it super slow):
*I have 2 Net Framework 4.5.2 and 4.6.1
*I have cumulative security for IE9 and I have IE11
Questions:
1) Do I need to download/install both the .net frameworks or can I just hide 4.5.2 and install 4.6.1?
2) Similarly, do I need to do the security updates first on IE9 then also install IE11? OR can I just hide IE9 and skip ahead to IE11?
I then have 7 Optional updates left - 6 are Windows 7 Updates for 64bit systems and 1 Silverlight update.
What is your advice on these (attached jpgs of the 2 windows showing the kb#'s)?
Should I download/install all of the above? Or can I skip the earlier versions of Framework and IE?
Your opinions are respected, requested and appreciated!
Thanks!
If this is against TOS please remove it but I am wondering what you guys think about this script to delete/block all W10 "stuff"?
Is there a down side to it? It seems to leave everything in tact as far as the Updater re other non-W10 telemetry updates.
voat.co/v/technology/comments/853510
But I'm certainly no expert and don't fully understand it! Which is why I'm asking here.
Nowhere in my reply did I say KB2952664 was installed with the convenience update. I was replying to the question on telemetry. Perhaps that was misinterpreted as I was quoting three posts.
The reason I don't install KB2952664 is because:
1) I have no intention of "upgrading to Windows 10" as the KB article states.
If I ever decide to upgrade (which isn't looking likely right now) then I'll be happy to provide them telemetry on the upgrade.
2) That update caused me issues.
I'm not fully "Anti-telemetry" if I feel it's necessary. I am, however, "Anti-anything which negatively affects the performance of my system for no good reason". That update caused me issues, which were resolved after I removed it, that's all I was saying.
As I said, if I choose to upgrade then MS can collect all the upgrade telemetry they need. Until then, why is it necessary on my system? I don't install anything if I don't feel it is necessary on my system. Why should I?
Anyway, that isn't my reason for not installing the convenience update, I choose to use a 3rd party option as it gives me more control over what I install.