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All Windows 7 and 8 updates to avoid! IMPORTANT!

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CalmirageD88
33 posts
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Topic Starter
CalmirageD88
Greetings!
It's a security topic post! :D

So, I made a research about Windows's spying things that's included in Windows Update.
Since Windows 10 is out, Windows keep pushing Windows 7 and 8 users to use Windows 10. They often releases much updates to achieve their plan, 10 billion Windows 10 devices in 2017. The thing I don't like is, they also done 'spying'.

more terror about MS from long time poster at dslreports:
What MS have done

holysmoke from wilderssecurity.com wrote:

All text typed on the keyboard is stored in temporary files, and sent (once per 30 mins) to:
oca.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
pre.footprintpredict.com
reports.wes.df.telemetry.microsoft.com

Telemetry is sent once per 5 minutes, to:
vortex.data.microsoft.com
vortex-win.data.microsoft.com
telecommand.telemetry.microsoft.com
telecommand.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
oca.telemetry.microsoft.com
oca.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
sqm.telemetry.microsoft.com
sqm.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net

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:
df.telemetry.microsoft.com
reports.wes.df.telemetry.microsoft.com
cs1.wpc.v0cdn.net
vortex-sandbox.data.microsoft.com
pre.footprintpredict.com

When a webcam is first enabled, ~35mb of data gets immediately transmitted to:
oca.telemetry.microsoft.com
oca.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
vortex-sandbox.data.microsoft.com
i1.services.social.microsoft.com
i1.services.social.microsoft.com.nsatc.net

Everything that is said into an enabled microphone is immediately transmitted to:
oca.telemetry.microsoft.com
oca.telemetry.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
vortex-sandbox.data.microsoft.com
pre.footprintpredict.com
i1.services.social.microsoft.com
i1.services.social.microsoft.com.nsatc.net
telemetry.appex.bing.net
telemetry.urs.microsoft.com
cs1.wpc.v0cdn.net
statsfe1.ws.microsoft.com
uh, scr3w that. It's another topic.
You can explore this thing deeper by searching and read it in most bulletin websites.

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The point is,
I made this lists from total of 7 references (from github, bulletins, and blogs), so this is most complete remove lists so far. (or you can contributing by add some of new update package to avoid below)
For note, if you value your privacy then take these .bat script. (copy texts, paste to new txt. save change txt format to bat format)


Telemetry & win10 update lists to remove (.bat script) :
@echo off
echo uninstalling kb3021917 (get windows 10 preparation & telemetry for win7)
wusa /uninstall /kb:3021917 /norestart /quiet
echo uninstalling kb3050265 (update for "windows update" on win7 jun.2015)
wusa /uninstall /kb:3050265 /norestart /quiet
echo uninstalling kb3035583 (get windows 10 for win7sp1/8.1)
wusa /uninstall /kb:3035583 /norestart /quiet
echo uninstalling kb2952664 (get windows 10 assistant)
wusa /uninstall /kb:2952664 /norestart /quiet
echo uninstalling kb2990214 (get windows 10 for win7 without sp1)
wusa /uninstall /kb:2990214 /norestart /quiet
echo uninstalling kb3068708 (telemetry)
wusa /uninstall /kb:3068708 /norestart /quiet
echo uninstalling kb3022345 (telemetry & replaced the update kb3068708)
wusa /uninstall /kb:3022345 /norestart /quiet
echo uninstalling kb3075851 (update for "windows update" on win7/server 2008r2 aug.2015 replace kb 3065987)
wusa /uninstall /kb:3075851 /norestart /quiet
echo uninstalling kb3045999 (ms15-038)
wusa /uninstall /kb:3045999 /norestart /quiet
echo uninstalling kb3065987 (update for "windows update" on win7/server 2008r2 jul.2015 kb3050265)
wusa /uninstall /kb:3065987 /norestart /quiet
echo uninstalling kb2976978 (get windows 10 preparation for win8/8.1)
wusa /uninstall /kb:2976978 /norestart /quiet
echo uninstalling kb2919355 (ie11 for win8.1rt/8.1/server2012r2 apr.2015
wusa /uninstall /kb:2919355 /norestart /quiet
echo uninstalling kb2977759 (get windows 10 preparation for win7 rtm)
wusa /uninstall /kb:2977759 /norestart /quiet
echo uninstalling kb3075249 (telemetry for win7/8.1)
wusa /uninstall /kb:3075249 /norestart /quiet
echo uninstalling kb3080149 (telemetry for win7/8.1)
wusa /uninstall /kb:3080149 /norestart /quiet
echo uninstalling kb3044374 (get windows 10 for win8.1)
wusa /uninstall /kb:3044374 /norestart /quiet
echo uninstalling kb3083324 (update for "windows update" on win7sp1/server 2008r2sp1 sep.2015)
wusa /uninstall /kb:3083324 /norestart /quiet
echo uninstalling kb2882822 (telemetry "itracerelogger" to embedded standard7sp1/win7sp1/server2008r2sp1)
wusa /uninstall /kb:2882822 /norestart /quiet
echo uninstalling kb3083325 (update for "windows update" on win8.1/server2012r2 sep.2015)
wusa /uninstall /kb:3083325 /quiet /norestart
echo uninstalling kb3075853 (update for "windows update" on win8.1/server 2012r2 aug.2015 replace kb3075851)
wusa /uninstall /kb:3075853 /quiet /norestart
echo uninstalling kb2902907 (microsoft security essentials)
wusa /uninstall /kb:2902907 /quiet /norestart
echo uninstalling kb971033 (license validation)
wusa /uninstall /kb:971033 /quiet /norestart
echo uninstalling kb2976987 (description not available)
wusa /uninstall /kb:2976987 /quiet /norestart

echo uninstalling kb3083710 (new update client for Windows 7, with no further details available)
wusa /uninstall /kb:3083710 /quiet /norestart
echo uninstalling kb3083711 (it appears to be an analogous update client change for Windows 8.1.)
wusa /uninstall /kb:3083711 /quiet /norestart

echo uninstalling kb2505438 (although it claims to fix performance issues, it often breaks fonts)
wusa /uninstall /kb:2505438 /quiet /norestart
echo uninstalling kb2670838 (this update often breaks aero on windows 7 and makes some fonts on websites fuzzy. a windows 7 specific update only)
wusa /uninstall /kb:2670838 /quiet /norestart

echo uninstalling other updates ...
echo uninstalling kb3012973 (get windows 10 assistant)
wusa /uninstall /kb:3012973 /quiet /norestart
echo uninstalling kb3068707 (customer experience telemetry point)
wusa /uninstall /kb:3068707 /quiet /norestart
echo uninstalling kb3081452 (makes improvements to ease the upgrade experience to Windows 10.)
wusa /uninstall /kb:3081452 /quiet /norestart

echo off
echo all done. press any key to exit.

pause

exit

Hope it's useful for you, people.
You can contributing by add some of new update package to avoid,
or give any criticism and suggestions below.

Note : this topic not so useful for anyone who doesn't update Windows in their entire life. lol
sorry haha jk, no offensive xD


EDIT 22-oct-2015 : added descriptions to last 3 updates (kb3012973, kb3068707, kb3081452)
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Plane
55 posts
Joined April 2015
Plane
Solution: get the amazing mostly free OS.

But, this is actually a nice alternative. I don't actually know much about any of this, and frankly, I could care less if Microsoft spies on me. It's their service. They have all rights. If you're that worried about spying, get Linux, and understand Linux. Regardless of what Windows update your on, or even OS, people are still most likely recording your every move. There's not much we can do anymore besides bend over and take it.
echo uninstalling kb3021917 (get windows 10 preparation & telemetry for win7) 
wusa /uninstall /kb:3021917 /norestart /quiet 
echo uninstalling kb3050265 (update for "windows update" on win7 jun.2015) 
wusa /uninstall /kb:3050265 /norestart /quiet
I'm assuming this is where you uninstall the update? I'd like this explained a bit more, if you wouldn't mind.

For example, what's all this do? It's purpose? I'd assume uninstalling more spyware:
wusa /uninstall /kb:3065987 /norestart /quiet 
echo uninstalling kb2976978 (get windows 10 preparation for win8/8.1) 
wusa /uninstall /kb:2976978 /norestart /quiet 
echo uninstalling kb2919355 (ie11 for win8.1rt/8.1/server2012r2 apr.2015 
wusa /uninstall /kb:2919355 /norestart /quiet 
echo uninstalling kb2977759 (get windows 10 preparation for win7 rtm) 
wusa /uninstall /kb:2977759 /norestart /quiet 
echo uninstalling kb3075249 (telemetry for win7/8.1) 
wusa /uninstall /kb:3075249 /norestart /quiet 
echo uninstalling kb3080149 (telemetry for win7/8.1) 
wusa /uninstall /kb:3080149 /norestart /quiet 
echo uninstalling kb3044374 (get windows 10 for win8.1) 
wusa /uninstall /kb:3044374 /norestart /quiet 
echo uninstalling kb3083324 (update for "windows update" on win7sp1/server 2008r2sp1 sep.20
win10 update lists to remove
Removing these is to quit having Windows push for updates? I mean, does it affect the spyware in anyway?

Also, OP, I'd like your opinion on all this. You obviously don't think it's a good thing, all things considered. But where do you lie on the scale? How much do you care that they are watching us? (i.e. 1-10; 1 being not at all, 10 being a ton.
CalmirageD88
33 posts
Joined April 2015
Topic Starter
CalmirageD88
Hello, Plane!
Free OS like linux had limited hardware driver, as far as I know. Most hardware manufacturer not supporting their hardware on this free OS. That's our reason to stay with Windows, right? :D

Plane wrote:

I'm assuming this is where you uninstall the update? I'd like this explained a bit more, if you wouldn't mind.
For example, what's all this do? It's purpose? I'd assume uninstalling more spyware
Those updates issued contains 'Windows 10' update runner, and some of them had spyware from Windows. Tracks your activity I think :\
Most of my lists sources picked from xvitally's github and some forums. I can give you a link, but direct link to another website isn't allowed I guess?

Plane wrote:

Removing these is to quit having Windows push for updates? I mean, does it affect the spyware in anyway?
Yes, atm. This lists includes recent October Windows updates to avoid. I dunno what updates that are need to avoid in the future.
Removing these updates not releasing you from Windows's 10 updates in the future, Techworm article has article about it.

Plane wrote:

Also, OP, I'd like your opinion on all this. You obviously don't think it's a good thing, all things considered.
I don't think it's a bad thing. Why I share thing I don't like in the first place?
I use this .bat
So, I shares.

Plane wrote:

But where do you lie on the scale? How much do you care that they are watching us? (i.e. 1-10; 1 being not at all, 10 being a ton.
I not lying, omg -_- I just want my bandwidth keep save from uploading plenty of sh!t data for Microsoft.
1-10? lie meter or trust meter? :v I must keep practicing my English. lol
I care : 5.. fair number. I just make this lists for helping people, and myself (I also avoiding these updates).
If you wanna use it, use it then. If you not, then don't. simple as that '3'

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and, thanks for your feedback !
B1rd
2,974 posts
Joined December 2013
B1rd
Great job on compiling all this information.

But I think the best thing to do is just boycott Windows 10 rather than trying to fix it. You can't be sure that you've fixed everything, and if people don't use Windows 10 that will send the message that we don't want to be spied upon!
A Medic
460 posts
Joined May 2013
A Medic
So these security packages are what M$ is pushing on those who don't upgrade?

Or is it that these packages are the ones that are currently on Windows 10.

There are a lot of hidden data collection tools that are hard coded into the windows 10 OS that are near impossible to remove.
CalmirageD88
33 posts
Joined April 2015
Topic Starter
CalmirageD88

A Medic wrote:

So these security packages are what M$ is pushing on those who don't upgrade?

Or is it that these packages are the ones that are currently on Windows 10.

There are a lot of hidden data collection tools that are hard coded into the windows 10 OS that are near impossible to remove.
Yes, this .bat just for people who don't upgrade to Windows 10.
It's not for ones that are currently driving Windows 10, It's for 7 & 8 users. (See the topic's title)

:D I still sticking with mine Windows 7 SP 1 anyway..

B1rd wrote:

Great job on compiling all this information.

But I think the best thing to do is just boycott Windows 10 rather than trying to fix it. You can't be sure that you've fixed everything, and if people don't use Windows 10 that will send the message that we don't want to be spied upon!
thanks. :3
At least I trying to fix it, to prevent those things.
Offdensen
309 posts
Joined May 2015
Offdensen
I have heard about windows 10 spying and sending internet passwords and such to skype contacts.
But I'm not going from windows 7 ultimate to 10 because:
1. What I just said a second ago about the internet pass to contacts
2.It may/may not look like a phone,as what 8 looks like.
Syphist
142 posts
Joined April 2012
Syphist
Don't get me wrong, spying is bad, but just think for a second what they are doing with the information. They are probably just selling it or using it for "more relevant" ads like google, facebook, twitter, etc. This is nothing new, I'm pretty sure my phone does it to me. I'm not trying to say it's right to do it, I'm just saying it may not be a battle worth fighting.
FuZ
363 posts
Joined January 2011
FuZ

FelicianoGasai wrote:

I have heard about windows 10 spying and sending internet passwords and such to skype contacts.
It's just Wi-Fi Sense sharing your wifi password with contacts from what i've heard, also the password is encrypted, and seriously who gives a fuck about your wifi password anyway?

You can also disable Wi-Fi Sense or disable password sharing in the Wi-Fi Sense options.
whymeman
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Joined November 2008
whymeman
After reading all this, it doesn't surprise me that they would actually do this kind of bull**** to their consumers. Especially with that "we will not use your info for blah-blah-blah purposes" in the notice of using their programs when they actually do for personal reasons. Its not just Microsoft that does this very heavy, but even most of the common mainstream programs use some form of spyware or tracker to annoy you with upgrade or update messages like...... Avira or NVIDIA. Though, a sure thing most of us would say in agreement is that there is no such thing as "personal space" as long as you're on the computer.
Myko
65 posts
Joined August 2011
Myko
whymeman the thing is, ye most programs do use spywares for sure. but they don't send your info around, they keep it secret, they basically only spy to send you ads, which is in fact okay. Windows spies every single of your information, but to know everything of you, and that is a violation of private life, what other programs with spyware don't do
kitashirakawa1
14 posts
Joined December 2014
kitashirakawa1
Useful information.

I just compiled this information for Windows 7 - 8 users:
KB3075249 – This update adds telemetry points to the User Account Control (UAC) feature to collect information on elevations that come from low integrity levels.

KB3080149 – 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.
If you want to stick to Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 and want to remain untracked then we will recommend you to stay away from the following updates:

KB2876229 SKYPE, IF YOU WANT SKYPE THEN INSTALL IT.

KB2923545 RDP

KB2970228

KB3035583

KB2990214

KB3021917

KB3068708 TELEMETRY

KB2592687

KB2660075

KB2506928

KB2952664 X2

KB3050265

KB2726535

KB2994023

KB3022345 REPLACED BY KB3068708 TELEMETRY

KB3022345 CAUSED FALSE SFC RESULT

KB2545698 (IE9)

KB3065987
For WINDOWS 10 USERS:

First of all, Cortana is a spy machine. Don't ever use Cortana. Most all of your voice commands are being transmitted to Microsoft.

Second, the "Camera Authentication" thing on Microsoft Windows 10 Feature is also a spy. It takes a snapshot of your self while authenticating on your account and transmits to Microsoft Servers.

Third, read this Statement made by microsoft:
Microsoft doesn’t beat around the bush when it comes to surveillance state issues:

Finally, we will access, disclose and preserve personal data, including your content (such as the content of your emails, other private communications or files in private folders), when we have a good faith belief that doing so is necessary to: 1.comply with applicable law or respond to valid legal process, including from law enforcement or other government agencies…
Fourth,
As Alec Meer of Rock Paper Shotgun points out, Microsoft is increasingly trying to compete with Google through software and applications. But this model requires that, “money comes from harvesting data and flogging it to advertisers and other organisations who want to know exactly what we’re all up to online”.
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