• Win 7, 8.1 customers getting hit by the old KB 2952664 ‘Get Windows 10’ telemetry patch

    Posted on October 5, 2016 at 07:47 CDT by • Comment in the Forums

    It’s back, tho its purpose isn’t clear.

    Why does Microsoft keep digging itself into the same hole?

    InfoWorld Woody on Windows

    UPDATE: I just got a nudge from SB and have appended this to the comments at the end of that InfoWorld patch:

    I’ve just been told of a significant reason why some folks may want to install this new version of 2952664. It looks like the patch is used by the Windows Update Analytics service – and this is their telemetry hook.

    I stand corrected: If you expect to use the Windows Update Analytics service, you need this patch.

    SECOND UPDATE: Microsoft reached out to me with a statement that

    There is no Get Windows 10 or upgrade functionality contained in this update. This KB article is related to the Windows Update and the appraiser systems that enables us to continue to deliver servicing updates to Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 devices, as well as ensure device and application compatibility.

    The InfoWorld page has been updated, and the update should be propagating even as we speak.

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