windows update (KB-971033)

Question

the new update(KB-971033) , does that only check the validation of windows 7 or does it check all downloaded programs on the computer. examples are paint shop  programs , photoshop and more

Answer 1

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When this update is installed, it performs a validation process for the copy of Windows that is running on your computer...

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Source: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971033 

NB: KB971033 is an optional, non-security update (yes, even though it's offered as an Important update). Feel free to hide it & move on with your life.

   • HOW TO Hide an Update or Restore a Hidden Update (good for Win8, too)

     http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/24376-windows-update-hide-restore-hidden-updates.html

   • How to Hide or Unhide a Windows Update in Vista

     http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/72491-windows-update.html

Answer 2

I have absoulty no problem with MS verifing the validity of my products; however, this update installs as an unsigned\no publisher update and I do have a problem with that.  I removed it. When I view it in installed updates there is no publisher listed.  Why is there no publisher?

Answer 3

You're not the first to ask: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_update/kb971033-has-no-publisher-name-when-viewing/fb9f82c8-ae62-49da-8102-a875e30e9ff2?msgId=5f0f1829-afd5-4f04-9a63-7470baa6fd02

Answer 4

Windows 7 build 7601

This copy of windows is not genuine .

I click on windows defender update & it says I may be a victim of software counterfeiting.

I uninstalled   kb971033 on windows update but 

Windows 7 build 7601

This copy of windows is not genuine .

is still  on my pc screen. 

How do I get rid of this permanently or do I have to take this back to the  computer repair shop?