Windows 7: Updates - which to avoid ?

goodlad · 18 Aug 2016

I have been a tad busy & haven't updated Windows for over 2 months now I think.. I just checked today & found it had 68 important updates & 57 optional. I know W10 Free period is over, can u guys just scan over my list & lemme know the updates I need to avoid, as I don't have the luxury to repair a crash system nor start everything fresh again...

Here's my list:

optional updates:

(or)
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ICIT2LOL · 19 Aug 2016

Hello goodlad mate without scanning over the updates depending on what you want seeing the forced upgrade is over I wouldn't worry too much.
If you want to steer clear of 10 - stuff then use this Ultimate Outsider - Software Downloads after the initial work out just select what is in my pic and you can delete any 10 stuff files
and if you do not want the upgrade run the disable batch file from this Upgrade to Windows 10 Update - Enable or Disable in Windows 7 or 8.1 - Windows 10 Forums

As a rule I personally do not download any 7 updates unless I can see what they contain say for example a security patch for Office - just nothing that is out of the ordinary. I also set updates tpo let me choose whetehr to download and install see pic

When you do install updates use the GWX Control Panel (I keep mine on the desktop) and delete any 10 files

d4g4m · 19 Aug 2016

Optional update kb2952664 is one of the six GWX. Right click and 'hide' it.

ICIT2LOL · 20 Aug 2016

Yep goodlad someone at least read through them personally I just use the GWX Control Panel and I do check in the registry too and delete and entries for GWX

Open up LOCAL_MACHINE and CURRENT_USER to look but you will have to run as admin to delete. Best bet is to back up the reg first Registry - Backup and Restore

ThrashZone · 20 Aug 2016

Quote: Originally Posted by d4g4m

Optional update kb2952664 is one of the six GWX. Right click and 'hide' it.

Hi,
Yep not sure why that one is still showing up = no recall yet.

Brds7t7 · 20 Aug 2016

KB2952664 won't be going away. It's one of MS new telemetry patches and won't be pulled. The latest Windows 8.1 ISO has its equivalent (KB2976978) integrated into the ISO's and can't be removed.

Also on the telemetry list:
KB3021917
KB3068708
KB3075249
KB3080149

Personally, I don't install these. No, I don't think MS is snooping on my shopping lists or looking at photos of me on a drunken night out. But I don't see these as relevant or necessary updates either.
I only install what I feel is necessary to my PC use. I skip quite a few to be honest.

I do install ALL Security updates though and important.

Surprised .NET framework 4.6.2 hasn't shown up in Windows Update yet, I installed it a few weeks ago.

ThrashZone · 20 Aug 2016

Quote: Originally Posted by Brds7t7

Surprised .NET framework 4.6.2 hasn't shown up in Windows Update yet, I installed it a few weeks ago.

Hi,
Why would net 4.6.2 show up if it's already installed :)

Brds7t7 · 20 Aug 2016

On Goodlad's list not mine!

ThrashZone · 20 Aug 2016

Oops missed that translation mate

Brds7t7 · 20 Aug 2016

Badly worded on my part. Trying to write it on a phone = never a good idea!

Flippin' auto-correct predicty thing... had to edit it about 4 times!