It has nothing to do with Get Windows 10 app, the firm guarantees, as it only improves the update experience

Oct 6, 2016 04:36 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft took everyone by surprise a couple of days ago when it re-released Windows 7 update KB2952664, which is one of the patches that was listed as a pre-requisite for the “Get Windows 10” app supposed to ensure a smooth transition to Windows 10.

The KB page explained that the update was supposed to improve the upgrade experience on Windows 7, but with the free upgrade campaign now over, many users were afraid that Microsoft might come down to a new tactic to put the new operating system on their PCs.

This is not at all the case, and a Microsoft spokesperson told us in a statement that this new update has nothing to do with the “Get Windows 10” app that was released in mid-2015 to provide easy upgrades to Windows 10. KB2952664 is just a regular patch to improve Windows Update, the company says.

Not bringing “Get Windows 10” app back

“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 spokesperson told us.

According to Woody Leonhard from AskWoody, this is a patch that brings changes to the Windows Upgrade Analytics Service, which is, in turn, a telemetry service that is used for improving upgrades to newer OS versions. Microsoft explains:

“The Windows Upgrade Analytics Service uses telemetry data to provide powerful upgrade readiness insights and recommendations about the computers, applications and drivers in your organization. This new service guides you through upgrade projects using a workflow based on Microsoft recommended practices. Up-to-date inventory data allows you to balance cost and risk in your upgrade projects.”

For the moment, Microsoft guarantees that this update won’t force the upgrade to Windows 10 on your computer and there are small chances for this to happen given that the free upgrade campaign is already over. But if you do want to use the Windows Upgrade Analytics Service, this is a mandatory update.