Out-of-band optional patch to Windows Update notifications gives no clue what new 'additional capabilities' are available
If you noticed a new patch released via Automatic Update on Friday and can't figure out what it's for, you aren't alone. A quick poll among my usually knowledgeable experts reveals they are mystified as well.
KB 3035583, entitled "Update enables additional capabilities for Windows
Update notifications in Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 SP1," is an optional patch. Unless you've opted to automatically install optional patches (a decidedly risky proposition), you'll have to check the box next to the patch in the Optional list, before it will install on your system -- which is all for the best. [SIZE=1pt][/SIZE]
