/remove_crw.cmd
Last active Sep 21, 2017
| @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 | |
ghost
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Sep 1, 2015
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Very helpfull. VS |
ochriste
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Sep 12, 2015
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2990214 is duplicated |
slikts
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Sep 25, 2015
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This is great, thanks. |
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 |
Lewiscowles1986
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Oct 20, 2015
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Yeah spotted the license validation removal, don't do that... |
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. |
jphilhamon
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Nov 7, 2015
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thank, |
wincat71
commented
Nov 18, 2015
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all telemetry and win10 update remove echo Uninstalling KB3021917 |
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 |
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. |
DonaldMorden
commented
Apr 3, 2016
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How can we make the inverse action after having executed this script? |
Izmaki
commented
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. " |
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 :) |
It contains also "Get Windows 10 window for MSIE". |
Figmint
commented
May 8, 2016
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Is there an updated list available ? Thanks. |
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. |
TambourineReindeer
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May 13, 2016
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@MrPurplz Here's one: https://github.com/WindowsLies/BlockWindows |
Terrapin2190
commented
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. |
russ808
commented
Jul 1, 2016
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So why is KB3135445 included in this list? |
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. |
danielrocher
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Aug 2, 2016
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Little error (copy/paste ?) : echo Uninstalling KB3133977 (buggy update) |
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. |
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 |
VspaceG
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Aug 11, 2016
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I guess this is a bug : |
Fixed. Thanks. |
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. |
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. |
iki
commented
Nov 8, 2016
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@iyx there's maintained fork https://github.com/CodeMason/aegis-voat |
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. |
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? |
jdubner
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Jan 22, 2017
R4za
commented
Mar 23, 2017
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Thanks for compiling and sharing this! |
guaitiao
commented
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.. |
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, |
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? |
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. |
ricanteja
commented
May 5, 2017
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@levicki +100 man |
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 |
POPCORNS1068
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Aug 12, 2017
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Mine: |
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
description not available
KB2976987
description not available