Windows 7 April Update

[Master.Constructor]

July UpdatePack7 2024.7.10 is out and is running fine for me. I've installed it on several of my Win7 machines and no issues to report.

I'm sure that there are many Win7 users out there that are unaware of these monthly updates. My experience has been very good since I started using them in 2021. One download will update a fresh install of Windows 7 SP1 to current day (or you can update the ISO before installing). Save time and bandwidth, it's basically SP2.

Steam seems fine. No real issues to report.

If you have any suggestions on improving the stability or utility of Windows 7 please share with us.

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Update: New Steam client on June 13 seems to be working better than previous.
Update: UpdatePack7 24.6.12 (June 2024) is delivering as expected.
Update: July updates are delivering as expected.

Steam Beta Branch: Stable Client
Steam Version: 1721173382
Steam Client Build Date: Tue, Jul 16 8:24 PM UTC -08:00
Steam Web Build Date: Mon, Jun 24 3:16 PM UTC -08:00
Steam API Version: SteamClient021

UpdatePack7 2024.7.10
- Added KB5039909-x86-x64 (replaces KB5036626-x86-x64)
- Added KB5040497-x86-x64 with disabling telemetry and processor checking (replaces KB5039289-x86-x64)
- Updated universal USB3 driver

[NakiBest]

I would do that only once, i.e. test this out with 4-5 antiviruses.

Then if all is fine, remove all but 1 active antivirus.
(and keep 1-2 offline antiviruses too)

For example, an active Kaspersky antivirus + offline MalwareBytes and offline SUPERAntiSpyware will do. Despite its absurd name, the latter does a great job clearing web browser cookies (on demand) for most popular web browsers. :)

I am most certainly NOT saying to test for viruses every time (every month) a new Windows 7 Updater update is offered & installed. That would be overkill and a waste of time IMHO.

Sorry if that was not clear. :)

[bidulless]

hello

Now, could you tell me, what form of kind of expertise both of you @C²C^Guyver |NZB| and @Abigail From Sexy Shrimp Dept have about the subject of the thread opened by the OP ?
What kind of It stuff can you add to the subject concretly outside a point of view ?

[C²C^Guyver |NZB|]

Originally posted by NakiBest:

I would do that only once, i.e. test this out with 4-5 antiviruses.

Then if all fine is, remove all but 1 active antivirus.
(and keep 1-2 offline antiviruses too)
For example, an active Kaspersky antivirus + offline MalwareBytes and offline SUPERAntiSpyware will do.

I am most certainly NOT saying to test for viruses every time (every month) a new Windows 7 Updater update is offered & installed. That would be overkill and a waste of time IMHO.

Sorry if that was not clear. :)

The thing you're not getting is, you shouldn't have to scan any legit Windows update for viruses at all. The fact that you're doing so, should tell you something.

[C²C^Guyver |NZB|]

Originally posted by bidulless:

hello

Now, could you tell me, what form of kind of expertise both of you @C²C^Guyver |NZB| and @Abigail From Sexy Shrimp Dept have about the subject of the thread opened by the OP ?
What kind of It stuff can you add to the subject concretly outside a point of view ?

Can you explain why the OP is no longer posting links to these "updates" ?

...because he isn't. Strange, huh?

[NakiBest]

Originally posted by C²C^Guyver |NZB|:

Originally posted by bidulless:

hello

Now, could you tell me, what form of kind of expertise both of you @C²C^Guyver |NZB| and @Abigail From Sexy Shrimp Dept have about the subject of the thread opened by the OP ?
What kind of It stuff can you add to the subject concretly outside a point of view ?

Can you explain why the OP is no longer posting links to these "updates" ?

...because he isn't. Strange, huh?

Actually, he is still doing it, see July 2024 update here:
https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/0/6725643788915522918/

:)

[bidulless]

Originally posted by C²C^Guyver |NZB|:

Originally posted by NakiBest:

I would do that only once, i.e. test this out with 4-5 antiviruses.

Then if all fine is, remove all but 1 active antivirus.
(and keep 1-2 offline antiviruses too)
For example, an active Kaspersky antivirus + offline MalwareBytes and offline SUPERAntiSpyware will do.

I am most certainly NOT saying to test for viruses every time (every month) a new Windows 7 Updater update is offered & installed. That would be overkill and a waste of time IMHO.

Sorry if that was not clear. :)

The thing you're not getting is, you shouldn't have to scan any legit Windows update for viruses at all. The fact that you're doing so, should tell you something.

hello

commenting on the weather of the day does not make me a meteorologist for all that...

[C²C^Guyver |NZB|]

Originally posted by NakiBest:

Originally posted by C²C^Guyver |NZB|:

Can you explain why the OP is no longer posting links to these "updates" ?

...because he isn't. Strange, huh?

Actually, he is still doing it, see July 2024 update here:
https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/0/6725643788915522918/

:)

Those aren't links. Look again.

[C²C^Guyver |NZB|]

Originally posted by bidulless:

Originally posted by C²C^Guyver |NZB|:

The thing you're not getting is, you shouldn't have to scan any legit Windows update for viruses at all. The fact that you're doing so, should tell you something.

hello

commenting on the weather of the day does not make me a meteorologist for all that...

Do you have to scan official Windows updates for viruses before installing them? No.

[bidulless]

Originally posted by C²C^Guyver |NZB|:

Originally posted by bidulless:

hello

commenting on the weather of the day does not make me a meteorologist for all that...

Do you have to scan official Windows updates for viruses before installing them? No.

hello

Nop no need as they are official from windows itsef and allready cause by itself many other problems than just a possible virus on a third party tools ...
So outside of just giving your point of view about a subject you have 0 knowledge , what can you add to the post that can be insterresting ?

[C²C^Guyver |NZB|]

Originally posted by bidulless:

Originally posted by C²C^Guyver |NZB|:

Do you have to scan official Windows updates for viruses before installing them? No.

hello

Nop no need as they are official from windows itsef and allready cause by itself many other problems than just a possible virus on a third party tools ...

If an update gets knackered on Windows 11, It uninstalls itself and everything is back to normal.

That isn't the case here. You guys are telling people that these updates are "safe" and then saying "Well, I scan 4 or 5 times." If they were safe, scanning would not need to be done.

So, no... not safe, as per your actions towards these "updates"

[bidulless]

Originally posted by C²C^Guyver |NZB|:

Originally posted by bidulless:

hello

Nop no need as they are official from windows itsef and allready cause by itself many other problems than just a possible virus on a third party tools ...

If an update gets knackered on Windows 11, It uninstalls itself and everything thing back to normal.

That isn't the case here. You guys are telling people that these updates are "safe" and then saying "Well, I scan 4 or 5 time. If they were safe, scanning would not need to be done.

So, no... not safe, as per your actions towards these "updates"

hello
sur so check this blog
https://www.borncity.com/blog/
or this one
https://www.askwoody.com/
at leas , you can may be learn things instead of giving us your useless point of view ...
byebye ...

ps :
i jope you realiize that we can't stop people intalling updatepack on their pc if they want to and that whatever we can say or post here ?
So the less we can do is at least to test if for them and tell them if we find something dangerrous inside but i guess that you do not even understand that ......

[C²C^Guyver |NZB|]

After everything I just said, do you think I'd just click a link to a random blog of a person or group who thinks they can do "Windows Updates" better than Microsoft?

EDIT:
Yup, totally useless because I actually care what gets installed on my PCs.

[Komarimaru]

Originally posted by C²C^Guyver |NZB|:

After everything I just said, do you think I'd just click a link to a random blog of a person or group who thinks they can do "Windows Updates"0 better than Microsoft?

Don't expect logic from them. No one supports Windows 7 now, none. Drivers? Nope. Games? Nope. Hardware? Not for a long time now.

They tried to link to a KB article when pointed out their "Update" was missing the previous files. They said it "replaced" them. It's supposed to be installed along side them lol

I can't wait until they can no longer connect to Steam. Get rid of this pointless, and nearly malicious spam. And yes, it's malicious to promote software and updates that are not certified, blindly at that.

[C²C^Guyver |NZB|]

Indeed I guess they'll continue to gloss over that part of the Steam Online Conduct that specifically mentions this very thing.

[NakiBest]

We will see what song you guys sing when Microsoft stops free Windows 10 updates not so far from now, later on in 2024. :)
(Well, for most Windows 10 editions, not all. I think LTSC & IoT editions will get some more years for free.)

Or you will pay up and pay monthly fees to Microsoft, separately for every single PC used!?
(More than 4-5 here over 2 homes and 1 office)