[SUI-3183372]

A lot of people complain about the privacy nightmare which is Windows 10. A lot of those same people don't realize that a lot of those very intrusive updates also got rolled out for Win7/8. Below is code that you can run on your computer to uninstall/remove these updates.

Copy and paste into notepad, save as a .cmd. Run as admin.

Code

@echo off
echo Uninstalling KB3075249 (telemetry for Win7/8.1)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3075249 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB3080149 (telemetry for Win7/8.1)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3080149 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB3021917 (telemetry for Win7)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3021917 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB3022345 (telemetry)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3022345 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB3068708 (telemetry)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3068708 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB3044374 (Get Windows 10 for Win8.1)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3044374 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB3035583 (Get Windows 10 for Win7sp1/8.1)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3035583 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB2990214 (Get Windows 10 for Win7)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2990214 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB2952664 (Get Windows 10 assistant)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2952664 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB3075853 (update for "Windows Update" on Win8.1/Server 2012R2)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3075853 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB3065987 (update for "Windows Update" on Win7/Server 2008R2)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3065987 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB3050265 (update for "Windows Update" on Win7)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3050265 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB971033  (license validation)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:971033 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB2902907 (description not available)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2902907 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB2976987 (description not available)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2976987 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB2976978 (compactibility update for Windows 8.1)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:2976978 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB3102810 (update for "Windows Update")
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3102810 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB3112343 (Windows Update Client for Windows 7)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3112343 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB3135445 (Windows Update Client for Windows 7)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3135445 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB3123862 (Windows Update Client for Windows 7)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3123862 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB3081954 (Telemetry Update for Windows 7)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3081954 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB3139929 (Get Windows 10 update for MSIE)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3139929 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB3138612 (Windows Update Client for Windows 7)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3138612 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB3138615 (Windows Update Client for Windows 8.1)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3138615 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB3150513 (Compactibility Update (another GWX) for Windows 7/8.1)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3150513 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB3133977 (buggy update)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3133977 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB3139923 (Another GWX for Windows 7/8.1)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3139923 /quiet /norestart
echo Uninstalling KB3173040 (Another GWX for Windows 7/8.1)
start /w wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:3173040 /quiet /norestart

KB2505438
Slow performance in applications that use the DirectWrite API on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2505438
Although it claims to fix performance issues, it often breaks fonts

KB2670838
Platform update for Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2670838
Windows 7 Only (breaks AERO functionality and gives you blurry fonts on some websites)
The EVIL Update, breaks AERO on Windows 7 and makes some fonts on websites fuzzy, Windows 7 specific update only, do not install IE10 or 11 otherwise it will be bundled with them, IE9 is the max version you should install

KB2952664
Compatibility update for upgrading Windows 7
This update helps Microsoft make improvements to the current operating system in order to ease the upgrade experience to the latest version of Windows.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2952664
Windows 10 Upgrade preparation
Get Windows 10 assistant

KB2976978
Compatibility update for Windows 8.1 and Windows 8
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.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2976978
Windows 10 Upgrade preparation

KB2977759
Compatibility update for Windows 7 RTM
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.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2977759
Windows 10 Upgrade preparation

KB2990214
Update that enables you to upgrade from Windows 7 to a later version of Windows
update that enables you to upgrade your computer from Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) to a later version of Windows.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2990214
Get Windows 10 for Win7
Windows 10 Upgrade preparation

KB3021917
Update to Windows 7 SP1 for performance improvements
This update performs diagnostics in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) in order to determine whether performance issues may be encountered when the latest Windows operating system is installed. Telemetry is sent back to Microsoft for those computers that participate in the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP). This update will help Microsoft and its partners deliver better system performance for customers who are seeking to install the latest Windows operating system.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3021917
Telemetry for Win7
Windows 10 Upgrade preparatioon + Telemetry

KB3022345
Update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry
This update introduces the Diagnostics and Telemetry tracking service to in-market devices. By applying this service, you can add benefits from the latest version of Windows to systems that have not yet been upgraded. The update also supports applications that are subscribed to Visual Studio Application Insights.
This update has been replaced by the latest update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry that was first released on June 2, 2015. To obtain the update, see 3068708 Update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3022345
Telemetry

KB3035583
Update installs Get Windows 10 app in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 SP1
This update installs the Get Windows 10 app, which helps users understand their Windows 10 upgrade options and device readiness.
This update applies to Windows 8.1 or Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Internet Explorer 11 (IE11).
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3035583
Windows 10 upgrade preparation

KB3068708
Update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry
This update introduces the Diagnostics and Telemetry tracking service to existing devices. By applying this service, you can add 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.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3068708
Telemetry

KB3075249
Update that adds telemetry points to consent.exe in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7
This update adds telemetry points to the User Account Control (UAC) feature to collect information on elevations that come from low integrity levels.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075249
Telemetry

KB3080149
Update for customer experience and diagnostic telemetry
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.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3080149
Telemetry

KB971033
Update for Windows Activation Technologies
There is an update available to the activation and validation components in Windows Activation Technologies for Windows 7.
Windows Activation Technologies helps you confirm that the copy of Windows 7 that is running on your computer is genuine. Additionally, Windows Activation Technologies helps protect against the risks of counterfeit software. Windows Activation Technologies in Windows 7 consists of activation and validation components that contain anti-piracy features.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/971033
Windows Activation Technologies

KB3044374
Update that enables you to upgrade from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10
Update that enables you to upgrade from Windows 8.1 to a later version of Windows
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3044374

KB3075853
Windows Update Client for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: August 2015
Update that contains some improvements to Windows Update Client in Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, or Windows Server 2012 R2
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3075853
update for "Windows Update" on Win8.1/Server 2012R2

KB3065987
Windows Update Client for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2: July 2015
update that contains some improvements to Windows Update Client in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. This update is incompatible with Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) servers without the hardening update 2938066
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3065987
update for "Windows Update" on Win7/Server 2008R2

KB3050265
Windows Update Client for Windows 7: June 2015
General improvements are made to support upgrades to a later version of Windows.
This update installs a new Group Policy object that enables you to block upgrades to the latest version of Windows through Windows Update.
Microsoft is making Windows 10 available for free for one year from the date of availability to Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 customers for non-Enterprise editions. If you have Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 Pro deployed in your organization, Windows 10 will be offered to you. Computers that have this Group Policy object enabled will never detect, download, or install an upgrade to the latest version of Windows.
You can configure this Group Policy object by using Group Policy (if the update is installed and if you use the updated WindowsUpdate.admx file by copying the file from where the editing policy is located). You can also do this by going to Computer Configuration > Policies > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update, double-clicking Turn off the upgrade to the latest version of Windows through Windows Update, and then clicking Enabled.
Policy path Computer Configuration / Administrative Templates / Windows Components / Windows Update
Policy setting Turn off the upgrade to the latest version of Windows through Windows Update (enabled or disabled)
To suppress this offer through the registry, set the following registry key:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate
DWORD: DisableOSUpgrade = 1
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3050265
update for "Windows Update" on Win7

KB2902907
description not available

KB2976987
description not available

[TheWHO?]

Thanks for this tutorial, I am sure lots of people can benefit from this.

[Plague]

Thanks for this.

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[Zayzo]

Or just don't use a Windows based OS if you are that concerned about your privacy.

Good tutorial none the less, kind of ironic though..."privacy" & "windows" doesn't go well together.

[SUI-3183372]

Or just don't use a Windows based OS if you are that concerned about your privacy.

Good tutorial none the less, kind of ironic though..."privacy" & "windows" doesn't go well together.

Not using Windows isn't really an option. One can be concerned with privacy on a system that they're restricted to.

[Zayzo]

Not using Windows isn't really an option. One can be concerned with privacy on a system that they're restricted to.

More of the sense that, if you are THAT concerned with privacy you should utilize a different OS system, using only windows for things you don't mind more accessible to government surveillance.

It's just called separation, and just an idea.

[SUI-3183372]

More of the sense that, if you are THAT concerned with privacy you should utilize a different OS system, using only windows for things you don't mind more accessible to government surveillance.

It's just called separation, and just an idea.

I use Linux on a laptop, but I'm a computer science major that requires a lot of work on Windows, I work for a bank using applications made for Windows, and I'm too big of a gamer for my own good. A vast majority, like 98% of my time, is on Windows. That can not be changed.

Privacy is still a big deal to me, and obtaining an acceptable level of privacy on Windows is very possible, and I believe I've done so.

[Mi2414]

You should lookup Windows 10 and Spybot Anti-Beacon, Its should help on privacy issues if on 10.

[SUI-3183372]

You should lookup Windows 10 and Spybot Anti-Beacon, Its should help on privacy issues if on 10.

http://www.howtogeek.com/273513/why-you-...indows-10/

I can't say whether or not Anti-Beacon does what this article claims it may do, but the article raises some good points.

[Mi2414]

http://www.howtogeek.com/273513/why-you-...indows-10/

I can't say whether or not Anti-Beacon does what this article claims it may do, but the article raises some good points.

Interesting read mate, I know it's not a 100% method but I haven't noticed any issues so far with it. I currently use a VM with Linux most of the time though.

[SUI-3183372]

I've begun working with the Socialites usergroup to better maintain my privacy threads and push out updates sooner. This thread should be updated in the upcoming days to help remove more telemetry updates.