Windows 7 Patches, auf die man verzichten sollte

Sofern von der Umstieg von Windows 7 nach Windows 10 nicht stattfinden soll, gibt es eine Reihe von Patches, die man am besten erst gar nicht installieren sollte, statt sich hinterher mit den Nebenwirkungen herumzuärgern.

Diese sind nach aktuellem Kenntnisstand:

KB2952664

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.

KB3035583

This update installs the Get Windows 10 app that helps users understand their Windows 10 upgrade options and device readiness. For more information about Windows 10, see Windows 10.

KB3123862

This update adds capabilities to some computers that lets users easily learn about Windows 10 or start an upgrade to Windows 10. Before you install this update, see the Prerequisites section. For more information about Windows 10, see Windows 10.

Dazu kommen noch drei Updates, die im Wesentlichen Daten sammeln und an Microsoft übermitteln

The Diagnostic and Telemetry service collects diagnostics information about functional issues on Windows systems that participate in the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP).

auf deren Installation man IMHO ebenfalls verzichten kann und sollte:

KB3068708

This package updates the Diagnostic and Telemetry service on existing devices. This package also supports applications that are subscribed to Visual Studio Application Insights. The content in this article was revised to more accurately reflect the functionality of the package and related Windows Service.

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.

KB3173040

This notification is a reminder that the Window 10 free upgrade offer ends on July 29, 2016. Microsoft recommends that you upgrade to Windows 10 before the offer expires. You can choose to upgrade directly from the notification, dismiss the notification permanently, or choose to be reminded later.