/remove_crw.cmd
Last active Mar 19, 2019
| @echo off | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3075249 (telemetry for Win7/8.1) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3075249 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3080149 (telemetry for Win7/8.1) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3080149 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3021917 (telemetry for Win7) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3021917 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3022345 (telemetry) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3022345 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3068708 (telemetry) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3068708 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3044374 (Get Windows 10 for Win8.1) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3044374 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3035583 (Get Windows 10 for Win7sp1/8.1) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3035583 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB2990214 (Get Windows 10 for Win7) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2990214 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB2952664 (Get Windows 10 assistant) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2952664 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3075853 (update for "Windows Update" on Win8.1/Server 2012R2) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3075853 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3065987 (update for "Windows Update" on Win7/Server 2008R2) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3065987 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3050265 (update for "Windows Update" on Win7) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3050265 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB971033 (license validation) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:971033 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB2902907 (description not available) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2902907 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB2976987 (description not available) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2976987 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB2976978 (compactibility update for Windows 8.1) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2976978 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3102810 (update for "Windows Update") | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3102810 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3112343 (Windows Update Client for Windows 7) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3112343 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3135445 (Windows Update Client for Windows 7) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3135445 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3123862 (Windows Update Client for Windows 7) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3123862 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3081954 (Telemetry Update for Windows 7) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3081954 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3139929 (Get Windows 10 update for MSIE) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3139929 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3138612 (Windows Update Client for Windows 7) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3138612 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3138615 (Windows Update Client for Windows 8.1) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3138615 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3150513 (Compactibility Update (another GWX) for Windows 7/8.1) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3150513 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3133977 (buggy update) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3133977 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3139923 (Another GWX for Windows 7/8.1) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3139923 /quiet /norestart | |
| echo Uninstalling KB3173040 (Another GWX for Windows 7/8.1) | |
| start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3173040 /quiet /norestart | |
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ghost
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Sep 1, 2015
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Very helpfull. VS |
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ochriste
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Sep 12, 2015
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2990214 is duplicated |
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slikts
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Sep 25, 2015
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This is great, thanks. |
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MrPurplz
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Oct 1, 2015
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Thank you. A script that'd autohide all these updates would be fanstastic. Formatting imminently and would rather these never installed in the first place and finding each one manually is very tedious |
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cc99
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Oct 11, 2015
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all telemetry and win10 update remove @echo off echo Uninstalling KB3075851 (update for "Windows Update" on Win7/Server 2008R2 Aug.2015 replace KB 3065987) echo Uninstalling KB3065987 (update for "Windows Update" on Win7/Server 2008R2 Jul.2015 KB3050265) echo Uninstalling KB2919355 (ie11 for Win8.1RT/8.1/Server2012r2 Apr.2015 echo Uninstalling KB2977759 (Get Windows 10 preparation for Win7 RTM) echo Uninstalling KB3075249 (telemetry for Win7/8.1) echo Uninstalling KB3044374 (Get Windows 10 for Win8.1) wusa /uninstall /KB3075851 /norestart /quiet PAUSE EXIT |
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Lewiscowles1986
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Oct 20, 2015
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Yeah spotted the license validation removal, don't do that... |
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notwa
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Oct 27, 2015
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Nah man, fuck the license validation update. It does absolutely nothing for legit users, and inconveniences illegitimate ones who may not even realize their copy is pirated; eg. computers built by friends. |
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jphilhamon
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Nov 7, 2015
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thank, |
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wincat71
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Nov 18, 2015
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all telemetry and win10 update remove echo Uninstalling KB3021917 |
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ktech-socal
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Nov 30, 2015
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THANKS! I went through this thread: http://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/list-of-windows-7-telemetry-updates-to-avoid.379151/ and found a reference to your site posted by a user there. I basically grabbed all updates recommended from that thread and referred links and compiled my list. As mentioned, I have listed all the updates found on this thread and referenced and included a description based on what I found in either MS kb database and/or any negative references from other forums/websites that recommend removal from Win platform. My spreadsheet has a column labeled "remove?" to which a "1" is a "YES" and a "seems ok" is an "IGNORE"; the next column is the KB#; and finally, the third column is the description/notes I pulled from the web when i did a search on the KB# lookup via google. i have also questioned a few of the recommended window updates as I was weary of uninstalling just anything that may have been just grouped in for whatever reason... http://j.mp/x10-remove - here's a pdf of the spreadsheet 1 3050265 Update that adds telemetry points to consent.exe in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2: July 2015 ktech |
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teleh
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Mar 9, 2016
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Thank you so much. I have no idea what Microsoft think they're doing. |
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DonaldMorden
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Apr 3, 2016
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How can we make the inverse action after having executed this script? |
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TacoBirb
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Apr 7, 2016
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Why does this script suggest removing KB3139929? MS16-023: Security update for Internet Explorer: March 8, 2016 "This security update resolves several reported vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. The most severe of these vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted webpage in Internet Explorer. To learn more about these vulnerabilities, see Microsoft Security Bulletin MS16-023. " |
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gitdef
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Apr 13, 2016
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@Ismaki : Windows patch KB 3139929: When a security update is not a security update Winsuxx :) |
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It contains also "Get Windows 10 window for MSIE". |
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Figmint
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May 8, 2016
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Is there an updated list available ? Thanks. |
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Zorrototo
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May 9, 2016
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I searched for Win 7 updates and found this one in my list, I did not find it in your script, so it may be good to add it ;) https://support.microsoft.com/fr-fr/kb/3035583 Thanks ;) //edit: my bad, i was searching with incorrect parameter in Notedpad++ (entire words only) so it did not find it with only last three digits, this update is in the script. |
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TambourineReindeer
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May 13, 2016
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@MrPurplz Here's one: https://github.com/WindowsLies/BlockWindows |
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Terrapin2190
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Jun 8, 2016
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Is this still being updated? Last time I tried to use it it seems as though a GWX entry slipped through. |
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russ808
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Jul 1, 2016
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So why is KB3135445 included in this list? |
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zelmor
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Jul 25, 2016
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I have also written a batch script that removes a list of telemetry and nagware updates, and then uses a powershell module, installed separately, to silence said updates automatically on the Windows Update UI. Feel free to submit commits in case new KBs are rolled out. I am planning to keep this updated. |
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danielrocher
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Aug 2, 2016
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Little error (copy/paste ?) : echo Uninstalling KB3133977 (buggy update) |
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adam2792
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Aug 2, 2016
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Why is 3050265 and 3065987(replaces the previous) included? this actually allows one to block windows 10 via group policy. Uninstalling it would break those policys and programs like Never10. I also have questions for the reasoning of having 3102810 in this list. I cant find anything anywhere that says its related to windows 10 or tracking, only that it reduces high cpu and disk usage caused by windows update. 3139923 is listed as a GWX update When it is not. It fixes some things with msi repairs, and only causes issues if 3072630 Is not installed. Since 3072630 is not in this list 3139923 shouldn't be either. |
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rboehmer
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Aug 6, 2016
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I would suggest to sort the updates on KB in all scripts and all subsequent comments to avoid tedious comparison work |
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VspaceG
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Aug 11, 2016
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I guess this is a bug : |
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Fixed. Thanks. |
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StarSphere
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Sep 5, 2016
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Zelmor, thanks for your great code. I ran the batch file according to your directions on a Windows 7 Home Professional 64 bit machine. The removal of updates went smoothly. However, once the program reached the hiding updates section, I received many error messages about how the computer would not run further code without digital signatures. |
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iyx
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Sep 5, 2016
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Anyone here with updated list of spying updates? Most comprehensive script was probably aegis-voat but it is not worked on anymore. |
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iki
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Nov 8, 2016
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@iyx there's maintained fork https://github.com/CodeMason/aegis-voat |
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Elliott-Green
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Nov 23, 2016
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@StarSphere What kind of code was you trying to run afterwards? I found this script to work perfectly for my problem. Telemetery was causing 100% load on my SSD, and I had to get rid of it. Fast. |
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gwt10
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Nov 24, 2016
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I'm not sure I'd want to delete KB971033 since it involves Windows Activation for your license key. The rest I have no problem with. @Elliott-Green, you ran Zelmor's script and didn't run into any problems? |
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jdubner
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Jan 22, 2017
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R4za
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Mar 23, 2017
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Thanks for compiling and sharing this! |
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guaitiao
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Apr 24, 2017
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Thank You Guys ....I am old school on low key now, trying to evade all Microsoft pushing updates. I am currently migrating from Vista to Windows 7. I need this. Thanks.. |
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ymo1965
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Apr 26, 2017
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Great script, thanks. Have been using Anti-spy beacon 1.6 and noticed there are two entries in the 'Optional' tag that only seem to be temporarily blocked. They always come back after you re-run this app. Don't have any other info as the program doesnt seem to show it. They are 'Office 15 (2013) Telemetry Scheduled Tasks' and 'Office 16 (2016) Telemetry Scheduled Tasks'. Would be nice for these to be added. I have noticed after using your script that one entry in Spy-beacon disappeared, So maybe removing these 'Office' telemetry entries maybe possible. All the Best, |
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levicki
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Apr 26, 2017
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Is there any reason why you don't use a simple FOR loop instead of gazillion of lines? |
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levicki
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Apr 26, 2017
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The above batch file needs a data file called That way you can easily add new updates as they are discovered. |
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ricanteja
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May 5, 2017
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@levicki +100 man |
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AACJ
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May 22, 2017
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I have updated @levicki's code to include options to either automatically run the uninstalls, or allow the user to review each one individually.
@ECHO OFF
SETLOCAL ENABLEDELAYEDEXPANSION
SET /P REVIEW="Would you like to review each update before attempting uninstall ([Y]/N)? "
IF /I "!REVIEW!" EQU "N" (
REM AUTO UNINSTALL
FOR /F "EOL=; DELIMS=| TOKENS=1" %%I IN (updates_list.txt) DO (
SETLOCAL
ECHO Uninstalling [%%I]...
SET U=%%I
SET KB=!U:~2!
WUSA.EXE /uninstall /kb:!KB! /quiet /norestart
REM !ERRORLEVEL! returns decimal value of error code
CALL :PRINTERROR !ERRORLEVEL!
ENDLOCAL
)
ECHO That's all!
PAUSE
EXIT
) ELSE (
REM MANUAL UNINSTALL
FOR /F "EOL=; DELIMS=| TOKENS=1,2*" %%I IN (updates_list.txt) DO (
SETLOCAL
ECHO Update: [%%I]
ECHO Description: %%J
SET /P CONFIRM="Uninstall this update ([Y]/N)? "
IF /I "!CONFIRM!" EQU "N" (
ECHO Skipping...
) ELSE (
ECHO Uninstalling [%%I]...
SET U=%%I
SET KB=!U:~2!
WUSA.EXE /uninstall /kb:!KB! /quiet /norestart
REM !ERRORLEVEL! returns decimal value of error code
CALL :PRINTERROR !ERRORLEVEL!
)
ENDLOCAL
)
ECHO That's all!
PAUSE
EXIT
)
:PRINTERROR
SET FOUND=0
FOR /F "EOL=; DELIMS=| TOKENS=1-3" %%X IN (wusa_returns.txt) DO (
IF %1==%%X (
ECHO ^(%%Y^) %%Z
SET FOUND=1
)
)
IF %FOUND%==0 ECHO An unknown error has occurred.I have updated Additionally, I have compiled and formatted a list of all error codes returned by WUSA in order to keep on top of what is happening exactly during the uninstall process. These codes will be useful in troubleshooting and generally provide helpful feedback. You can download the wusa_returns.txt here (right click on |
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jbruchon
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May 30, 2018
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It would be nice to have a list that exclusively deals with telemetry updates instead of including every update that anyone else has a problem with. I don't want to remove non-telemetry updates. It should not be called "remove telemetry updates" when it removes so much more than that. |
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BYTE0ME
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May 30, 2018
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@AACJ. If you are still around: How can I log execution errors when running your batch file? |
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jjhhgg100123
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Jul 11, 2018
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Anyone know if this is still recent? |
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francescor
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Nov 29, 2018
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+1 thanks |
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TNW9imKLC3fv
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Feb 13, 2019
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Hi, this of course has a fair amount of duplication, but before condensing this down I thought it would be sensible to make sure that all the available alternate sources of information are credited (especially since this Gist has not been updated since 2016 and there's no way for us to push updates to it - if anyone has created a current version of this please link it!). Three line gaps are between different information sources. This is a collation of around two weeks work on and off looking into this when I can find time, like many others I will finally be making the jump to focus on Linux soon, since we have been given a deadline in the form of security updates for Windows 7 from Microsoft stopping and putting computers at risk in 2020 - probably PureOS or Linux Mint. I've noted the very welcome move from many games developers to push to adding Linux or emulation support now. https://gist.github.com/xvitaly/eafa75ed2cb79b3bd4e9
BAT file to run after updater:
https://chefkochblog.wordpress.com/2018/01/16/windows-10-telemetry-and-data-collection-tools/
http://archive.fo/2017.07.08-193416/https://www.ghacks.net/2017/02/11/blocking-telemetry-in-windows-7-and-8-1/ Other servers you may want to block: http://archive.today/2017.12.29-220218/https://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/list-of-windows-7-telemetry-updates-to-avoid.379151/ www.msdn.com All text typed on the keyboard is stored in temporary files, and sent (once per 30 mins) to: Telemetry is sent once per 5 minutes, to: Typing the name of any popular movie into your local file search starts a telemetry process that indexes all media files on your computer and transmits them to: When a webcam is first enabled, ~35mb of data gets immediately transmitted to: Everything that is said into an enabled microphone is immediately transmitted to: This behaviour still occurs after Cortana is fully disabled/uninstalled. Interestingly, if Cortana is enabled, the voice is first transcribed to text, then the transcription is sent to: While the inital reflex may be to block all of the above servers via HOSTS, it turns out this won't work: Microsoft has taken the care to hardcode certain IPs, meaning that there is no DNS lookup and no HOSTS consultation. However, if the above servers are blocked via HOSTS, Windows will pretend to be crippled by continuously throwing errors, while still maintaining data collection in the background. Other than an increase in errors, HOSTS blocking did not affect the volume, frequency, or rate of data being transmitted. http://archive.today/2016.06.09-060928/http://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/list-of-windows-7-telemetry-updates-to-avoid.379151/page-3 telecommand.telemetry.microsoft.com adaptv-pubnet.telemetryaudit.com spc--cehhhdngdgedkhcfhekgjhje.telemetryverification.net 1009 spc--cehhhdngdgedkhcfhekgjhje.telemetryverification.net 1 This domain resolved normally. You can block this domain or block similar domains . 1010 au--cebhjdeeihkhghcdcejcidada1.telemetryverification.net 1 au--3b154063a4.telemetryverification.net **I don't think a hosts file can stop this crap. They just use random odd urls to use telemetry. I really have done a great deal to stop all this and they still found ways around it. and this is just win7, imagine what 10 is doing** http://archive.today/2015.09.15-020602/https://localghost.org/posts/a-traffic-analysis-of-windows-10 http://archive.fo/2018.02.14-202231/http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/windows7-8-updates-to-hide-to-prevent-windows-10-upgrade-disable-telemetry.780476/ https://pastebin.com/raw/jWX2zHdr Windows 7/8/8.1 Updates to avoid as of the June 2018 "Patch Tuesday": KB971033, Activation exploits other: Okay.. Here is my version of "be aware of list".. This list is focused on Win7, but there are also some Win8 KB's I don't like MS ways to embed telemetry and the OS upgrade, so I have edited some posts in scheduler which collects the data. As a side effect, it has also calmed down the hard drive's activity. I also have edited a few posts in some reg files. I hope this list is helpful and it's okay that i typed the KB-numbers in sequence rather than in categories. If you all think the list is okay/good, then I can put it in my first post in this thread, so it will be easy to find in the future. Regards Marie :) References for this list is. -------------------------------------------------------- Marie's be aware of KB-list ----------------------------------------------------- KB2505438 - Slow performance in applications that use the DirectWrite API on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 = It often breaks fonts KB2660075 Time and date if the time one is set to samoa KB2719857 Fix for USB RNDIS device to connect to a 3G or 4G network in Windows 7 fix for a computer that is running Windows 7 KB2830477 Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) 8.1 client update KB2902907 microsot security essentials ???? questionable or??++ win defender with not enough details... KB3006137 Update changes the currency symbol of Lithuania from the Lithuanian litas (Lt) to the euro (€) in Windows KB3102429 Update that supports Azerbaijani Manat and Georgian Lari currency symbols in Windows --------> KB3184143 Remove software related to the Windows 10 free upgrade offer. <----------- Windows Update Client list Win7 WUC updates. KB2990214 - Apr '15 - WUC: enables ability to upgrade to Win10 Block win telemetry domains in Host file. vortex-win.data.microsoft.com ---------------------------- Monthly rolups begin here ---------------- KB3179573 August 2016 update rollup includes some new improvements and fixes for the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) KB3185278 September qality rollup The September 2016 update rollup includes some new improvements and fixes for the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) -------- Download rollups.. Listing both security only AND monthly quality rollups. ----------- 2018-02 Preview of Monthly Rollup - KB4075211 Edit: http://archive.fo/2019.02.13-053640/https://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/413301-reinstall-win7-what-updates-avoid-telemetry-winx-preparation-5.html Hello again :) To compliment your list of active KB updates, I was offered all of these from my list. Note:: this is on a reinstalled HP with factory recovery discs OEM win7 Pro x64 SP1. So it may vary for you others with other OEM or retail installations. //Marie *KB971033 Update for activation and validation components in Windows Activation Technologies for Windows 7. *KB2505438 - Slow performance in applications that use the DirectWrite API on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 = It often breaks fonts (see also KB454826) *KB2660075 Time and date if the time one is set to samoa *KB2719857 Fix for USB RNDIS device to connect to a 3G or 4G network in Windows 7 fix for a computer that is running Windows 7 *KB2830477 Remote Desktopp Connection (RDC) 8.1 client update *KB2952664 - is the Windows 7 nagware patch that touts the Windows 10 upgrade. Prepares system for upgrade to Windows 10 (sends a bunch of telemetry data to M$, reported to corrupt system files) *KB3006137 Update changes the currency symbol of Lithuania from the Lithuanian litas (Lt) to the euro (€) in Windows *Kb3112343 is the update for Windows 7 users. Both are for making your upgrade to windows 10 easier and better ---------------------------- Monthly rollups---------------- *KB3179573 August 2016 update rollup includes some new improvements and fixes for the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) *KB3184143 Remove software related to the Windows 10 free upgrade offer. *KB3185278 September quality rollup The September 2016 update rollup includes some new improvements and fixes for the Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) |
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azizLIGHT commentedAug 24, 2015
Might be overkill but this is what I have compiled from various sources:
KB2505438
Slow performance in applications that use the DirectWrite API on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2505438
Although it claims to fix performance issues, it often breaks fonts
KB2670838
Platform update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2670838
Windows 7 Only (breaks AERO functionality and gives you blurry fonts on some websites)
The EVIL Update, breaks AERO on Windows 7 and makes some fonts on websites fuzzy, Windows 7 specific update only, do not install IE10 or 11 otherwise it will be bundled with them, IE9 is the max version you should install
KB2952664
Compatibility update for upgrading Windows 7
This update helps Microsoft make improvements to the current operating system in order to ease the upgrade experience to the latest version of Windows.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2952664
Windows 10 Upgrade preparation
Get Windows 10 assistant
KB2976978
Compatibility update for Windows 8.1 and Windows 8
This update performs diagnostics on the Windows systems that participate in the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program. These diagnostics help determine whether compatibility issues may be encountered when the latest Windows operating system is installed. This update will help Microsoft and its partners ensure compatibility for customers who want to install the latest Windows operating system.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2976978
Windows 10 Upgrade preparation
KB2977759
Compatibility update for Windows 7 RTM
This update performs diagnostics on the Windows systems that participate in the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program. These diagnostics help determine whether compatibility issues may be encountered when the latest Windows operating system is installed. This update will help Microsoft and its partners ensure compatibility for customers who want to install the latest Windows operating system.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2977759
Windows 10 Upgrade preparation
KB2990214
Update that enables you to upgrade from Windows 7 to a later version of Windows
update that enables you to upgrade your computer from Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) to a later version of Windows.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2990214
Get Windows 10 for Win7
Windows 10 Upgrade preparation
KB3021917
Update to Windows 7 SP1 for performance improvements
This update performs diagnostics in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) in order to determine whether performance issues may be encountered when the latest Windows operating system is installed. Telemetry is sent back to Microsoft for those computers that participate in the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP). This update will help Microsoft and its partners deliver better system performance for customers who are seeking to install the latest Windows operating system.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3021917
Telemetry for Win7
Windows 10 Upgrade preparatioon + Telemetry
KB3022345
Update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry
This update introduces the Diagnostics and Telemetry tracking service to in-market devices. By applying this service, you can add benefits from the latest version of Windows to systems that have not yet been upgraded. The update also supports applications that are subscribed to Visual Studio Application Insights.
This update has been replaced by the latest update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry that was first released on June 2, 2015. To obtain the update, see 3068708 Update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3022345
Telemetry
KB3035583
Update installs Get Windows 10 app in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 SP1
This update installs the Get Windows 10 app, which helps users understand their Windows 10 upgrade options and device readiness.
This update applies to Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Internet Explorer 11 (IE11).
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3035583
Windows 10 upgrade preparation
KB3068708
Update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry
This update introduces the Diagnostics and Telemetry tracking service to existing devices. By applying this service, you can add benefits from the latest version of Windows to systems that have not yet upgraded. The update also supports applications that are subscribed to Visual Studio Application Insights.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3068708
Telemetry
KB3075249
Update that adds telemetry points to consent.exe in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7
This update adds telemetry points to the User Account Control (UAC) feature to collect information on elevations that come from low integrity levels.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075249
Telemetry
KB3080149
Update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry
This package updates the Diagnostics and Telemetry tracking service to existing devices. This service provides benefits from the latest version of Windows to systems that have not yet upgraded. The update also supports applications that are subscribed to Visual Studio Application Insights.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3080149
Telemetry
KB971033
Update for Windows Activation Technologies
There is an update available to the activation and validation components in Windows Activation Technologies for Windows 7.
Windows Activation Technologies helps you confirm that the copy of Windows 7 that is running on your computer is genuine. Additionally, Windows Activation Technologies helps protect against the risks of counterfeit software. Windows Activation Technologies in Windows 7 consists of activation and validation components that contain anti-piracy features.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/971033
Windows Activation Technologies
KB3044374
Update that enables you to upgrade from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10
Update that enables you to upgrade from Windows 8.1 to a later version of Windows
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3044374
KB3075853
Windows Update Client for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: August 2015
Update that contains some improvements to Windows Update Client in Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, or Windows Server 2012 R2
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075853
update for "Windows Update" on Win8.1/Server 2012R2
KB3065987
Windows Update Client for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2: July 2015
update that contains some improvements to Windows Update Client in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. This update is incompatible with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) servers without the hardening update 2938066
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3065987
update for "Windows Update" on Win7/Server 2008R2
KB3050265
Windows Update Client for Windows 7: June 2015
General improvements are made to support upgrades to a later version of Windows.
This update installs a new Group Policy object that enables you to block upgrades to the latest version of Windows through Windows Update.
Microsoft is making Windows 10 available for free for one year from the date of availability to Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 customers for non-Enterprise editions. If you have Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 Pro deployed in your organization, Windows 10 will be offered to you. Computers that have this Group Policy object enabled will never detect, download, or install an upgrade to the latest version of Windows.
You can configure this Group Policy object by using Group Policy (if the update is installed and if you use the updated WindowsUpdate.admx file by copying the file from where the editing policy is located). You can also do this by going to Computer Configuration > Policies > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update, double-clicking Turn off the upgrade to the latest version of Windows through Windows Update, and then clicking Enabled.
Policy path Computer Configuration / Administrative Templates / Windows Components / Windows Update
Policy setting Turn off the upgrade to the latest version of Windows through Windows Update (enabled or disabled)
To suppress this offer through the registry, set the following registry key:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
DWORD: DisableOSUpgrade = 1
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3050265
update for "Windows Update" on Win7
KB2902907
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KB2976987
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