Recent Windows Security Update for Windows 7/8.1 has Hidden Telemetry

[biffzinker]

Users of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 have once again been greeted this month with a 'security only' update rollup which actually hides some telemetry spyware within, designed to allow Microsoft to keep tabs on your usage.

What's particularly annoying about this is Microsoft claimed during the last rollout in July that the telemetry software was there to make the end-of-life experience for Windows 7 users, who will see their operating system breathe its last this coming January, a bit easier.

Thing is, including Windows 8.1 in that completely belies that point. It's not due to reach EoL until 2023.

If you want to see if you've ended up with the telemetry on your machine, check your Task Manager for the processes ProgramDataUpdater, Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser, and AitAgent. Officially, there's no telemetry, but multiple teardowns have reported that its exactly what it is.

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[Voluman]

Is it the one which said something help to reminder or help through to Eol? I saw it last month but skipped.

 

[biffzinker]

I think it's the monthly rollup update. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4516065/windows-7-update-kb4516065

 

[Frick]

[citation needed]