In another post I shared a list of questionable updates. No explanation is offered in that post, that explanation is here.
That list contains the knowledge base number of the update, the name Microsoft attaches to it, and the reason you may want to install it. So far there are two reasons (with one highlighted).
First reason is that you want Microsoft to track you. That collection of updates increases the amount of tracking in windows. While it is not an exhaustive look at monitoring methods pointed at you, these are ones added through windows updates.
Second reason is you are moving to windows 10. That collection of updates lays the groundwork for a smooth transition to windows 10. If you have no intention to move (or at least not now), there is no need to install these updates. Should you ever decide you want windows 10, then installing the updates would be beneficial.
Of particular note, 3035583 adds “Get Windows X”. This is the most noticeable of any of these updates. Accordingly, it is highlighted yellow. If you don’t already have this update installed, hide it. If you do already have it, you almost certainly want it uninstalled.
Updates you do not want can be hidden to prevent their installation. Be advised, as time goes by Microsoft will reissue some of them. This has the effect of bringing them back to the important update list, necessitating they be hidden again.
To hide an update, open the Windows Update menu from the Control Panel. Click “Check for updates” to make sure the list shown is current. Click on the “important update is available” link. Right click on the update and select “Hide update”. Should you accidentally hide something, the “Restore hidden updates” menu can be used to bring it back.
Updates you have accidentally installed can be uninstalled. Sometimes they need to be uninstalled twice. Generally it’s not worth uninstalling these, although you will likely find 3035583 worth getting rid of.
To uninstall an update, open the Programs and Features menu from the Control Panel. Click on “View installed updates”. Scroll down until you find the update you want to remove, select it and click “Uninstall” at the top. If you are getting rid of multiple updates, do them one at a time. While you do not always have to reboot after removing an update, it is a prudent step.
And that should explain the list. Now you are left making the judgment call of if it’s worth taking any action on your computer.