An update is available that disables the collection and transfer of Software Quality Metrics data by the Windows Portable Device (WPD) API

The Windows Portable Device (WPD) API collects and transfers a large amount of Software Quality Metrics (SQM) data to Microsoft servers. The SQM data is collected only on an opt-in basis through the Microsoft Customer Experience Improvement Program. To decrease the overall amount of SQM data that is uploaded to Microsoft servers, an update that disables the collection and transfer of SQM data is available.

This update affects Windows Vista-based computers, Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)-based computers, and Windows Server 2008-based computers that are in the Microsoft Windows Media Player Customer Experience Improvement Program.

Note This update does not apply to Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems.

Update information

How to obtain this update

To obtain this update, download this update from the following Windows Update Web site: Or, download this update from the Microsoft Download Center. The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

Update for the 64-bit editions of Windows Server 2008

Download the Update for the 64-bit editions of Windows Server 2008 package now.

Update for the 64-bit editions of Windows Vista

Download the Update for the 64-bit editions of Windows Vista package now.

Update for Windows Server 2008

Download the Update for Windows Server 2008 package now.

Update for Windows Vista

Download the Update for Windows Vista package now.

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Prerequisites

You must have Windows Media Player installed on the computer.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this update.

Update replacement information

This update does not replace any other updates.

File information

The English version of this update has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

x86 editions of Windows Vista, Windows Vista SP1, and Windows Server 2008

64-bit editions of Windows Vista, Windows Vista SP1, and Windows Server 2008

The WPD API in Windows Server 2008 is installed together with the Desktop Experience feature. By default, the WPD API is not installed.

To use Windows Media Player, the Desktop Experience feature must be installed. To install the Desktop Experience feature, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Server Manager.
2. In the console tree, click Features, and then click Add Features.
3. In the details pane, click to select the Desktop Experience check box.
4. Click Next, and then click Install.
5. Restart the computer to complete the installation.

For more information about the Customer Experience Improvement Program, visit the following Microsoft Web site: