[what]Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB976902)

The so called demystification (Demystifying KB976902, a.k.a. Microsoft’s “Blackhole” Update — Krebs on Security) is about as mystifying as the mystification. When sp1 is nowhere in sight, why release an update that prepares for sp1? And then withdraw it?? And is MS some mom n pop company- arent there people there who get paid to authorize this stuff before it goes in the wild???

Bill2 said:

And is MS some mom n pop company- arent there people there who get paid to authorize this stuff before it goes in the wild???

these are my thoughts as well. the whole thing sounds very ghetto to me...

Solarstarshines said:

If you are legit why worry about it

because its LAME and shows how incompetent they actually are. i'm not worried about being 'spied on' as much as I am annoyed at having them tell me i need to install something that i can't remove, but won't tell me what it is. the point seems to be moot now anyway, as it appears its been yanked for the time being...

http://support.microsoft.com/KB/976902[/URL]
http://krebsonsecurity.com/2010/10/demystifying-kb976902-a-k-a-microsofts-blackhole-update/[/URL]
From the above link
On Tuesday Microsoft released KB 976902 to customers of Windows 7 through Windows Update. This update was pre-maturely released in English and the KB article had not been published yet. We are in the process of releasing the KB Article so users have more information about the update. This update is a Servicing Stack Update, which can’t be uninstalled. The update will be released at a later date, and it will be required to ensure compatibility with some future updates.
If you have already installed the update, there is no action required – there is no impact from the update being on your system. We apologize for any confusion this update may have caused.
Also, for extra context – Microsoft did a similar update when we were about to release the SP1 beta (what’s known as a “service stack” update – it helps the OS recognize and work better with the service pack code). As things like a service pack in development hit new milestones (i.e. we just hit RC, before that it was beta), the service stack update gets updated. That’s why folks don’t need to worry about removing it

Today it came thru my official updates on my Windows7 x86, but shows unmarked, so I consider it's an optional update not realy neded. I always hide this kind of unmarked updates, to never recive notification. Hoever may be I'm rong and this kind of updates are need it.