• MS re-re-..release (again) of KB 2952664 and KB 2976978

    We’re seeing a recurrence of the two snooping patches KB2952664 for Win7 and KB2976978 for Win8.1. The last time they showed up, was on March 7th, but now they’re back……

    MS re-re-..release of KB2952664 and KB2976978

    Microsoft describes them as a “Compatibility update for keeping Windows up-to-date.”

    This update performs diagnostics on the Windows systems that participate in the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program. The diagnostics evaluate the compatibility status of the Windows ecosystem, and help Microsoft to ensure application and device compatibility for all updates to Windows. There is no GWX or upgrade functionality contained in this update.

    They are appearing as unchecked Optional now, which means they won’t be installed unless you check the corresponding box in Windows Update.
    Their status may change next week to Recommended and, for some, they may show up as checked Important on Patch Tuesday.