Solved Recurrent corruption of "utc.app.json"?!?

Gumby

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Windows Resource Protection frequently reports finding corrupt files, some of which it cannot repair.

I am able to fix the files using

Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

followed by

sfc /scannow

But the corruption returns frequently (every other day, it seems!), and on inspecting the CBS.log file, it is apparently always connected with "utc.app.json" of Microsoft-Windows-Unified-Telemetry-Client, Version = 6.3.9600.17807.

This is on Windows 8.1 x64.

So my question is: what causes this, and is there a way to avoid this frequent corruption?

Thanks!

015-05-30 12:57:47, Info CSI 00000487 [SR] Cannot repair member file [l:24{12}]"utc.app.json" of Microsoft-Windows-Unified-Telemetry-Client, Version = 6.3.9600.17807, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_AMD64 (9), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, Type neutral, TypeName neutral, PublicKey neutral in the store, hash mismatch

2015-05-30 12:57:48, Info CSI 0000048a [SR] Cannot repair member file [l:24{12}]"utc.app.json" of Microsoft-Windows-Unified-Telemetry-Client, Version = 6.3.9600.17807, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_AMD64 (9), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, Type neutral, TypeName neutral, PublicKey neutral in the store, hash mismatch

2015-05-30 12:57:48, Info CSI 0000048b [SR] This component was referenced by [l:154{77}]"Package_1_for_KB3022345~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.2.0.3022345-1_neutral_GDR"
2015-05-30 12:57:48, Info CSI 0000048e [SR] Could not reproject corrupted file [ml:520{260},l:114{57}]"\??\C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Diagnosis\DownloadedSettings"\[l:24{12}]"utc.app.json"; source file in store is also corrupted

2015-05-30 13:00:21, Info CSI 000008de [SR] Repairing 1 components

2015-05-30 13:00:21, Info CSI 000008e1 [SR] Cannot repair member file [l:24{12}]"utc.app.json" of Microsoft-Windows-Unified-Telemetry-Client, Version = 6.3.9600.17807, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_AMD64 (9), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, Type neutral, TypeName neutral, PublicKey neutral in the store, hash mismatch

2015-05-30 13:00:21, Info CSI 000008e3 [SR] Cannot repair member file [l:24{12}]"utc.app.json" of Microsoft-Windows-Unified-Telemetry-Client, Version = 6.3.9600.17807, pA = PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE_AMD64 (9), Culture neutral, VersionScope = 1 nonSxS, PublicKeyToken = {l:8 b:31bf3856ad364e35}, Type neutral, TypeName neutral, PublicKey neutral in the store, hash mismatch

2015-05-30 13:00:21, Info CSI 000008e4 [SR] This component was referenced by [l:154{77}]"Package_1_for_KB3022345~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.3.2.0.3022345-1_neutral_GDR"

2015-05-30 13:00:21, Info CSI 000008e7 [SR] Could not reproject corrupted file [ml:520{260},l:114{57}]"\??\C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Diagnosis\DownloadedSettings"\[l:24{12}]"utc.app.json"; source file in store is also corrupted

2015-05-30 13:00:21, Info CSI 000008e9 [SR] Repair complete

2015-05-30 13:00:21, Info CSI 000008ea [SR] Committing transaction
 

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It´s nothing to worry about. When Microsoft sent out update for DiagTracking (KB3022345), for a user to know when the time comes if his system is Windows 10 compatible, it causes a false positive in DISM and say´s the files are corrupt. If you have NOT run disk cleanup with Windows update cleanup checked, you could uninstall the update, but there is absolutely no reason to, as this has no effect on your system. It´s just in a comparison in your WinSxS files there was a hash mismatch.
 

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Thanks for your reply. I appreciate the information. It is true that I have not noticed any other problem with my system... So I won't worry about it. Thanks again.
 

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You'r welcome.
Summary
This update enables the Diagnostics Tracking Service in Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1), and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. This tracking service collects data about functional issues in Windows.

This update contains the following two manifests that are occasionally updated by the Diagnostic Tracking Service:
  • telemetry.ASM-WindowsDefault.json
  • utc.app.json
The two files are marked as static files in the update. When an advanced user runs the System File Checker Tool (sfc.exe), the files are unintentionally flagged as corrupted. There is no impact or corruption on a device that is running this update, and this issue will be fixed in a later service update. 

This was taken from DiagTracking Update (KB 3022345)
It's there to see if your PC and software is compatible for/with Windows 10. By the way I got my offer for the free upgrade today:D
You get a second Windows icon:winkey: that shows up in the system tray.
View attachment 62262View attachment 62263
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Update Pro in Hyper-V/Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Cliff's Black & Blue Wonder
    CPU
    Intel Core i9-9900K
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus X Hero
    Memory
    32 GB Quad Kit, G.Skill Trident Z RGB Series schwarz, DDR4-3866, 18-19-19-39-2T
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS GeForce RTX 3090 ROG Strix O24G, 24576 MB GDDR6X
    Sound Card
    (1) HD Webcam C270 (2) NVIDIA High Definition Audio (3) Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    BenQ BL2711U(4K) and a hp 27vx(1080p)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
    Hard Drives
    C: Samsung 960 EVO NVMe M.2 SSD
    E: & O: Libraries & OneDrive-> Samsung 850 EVO 1TB
    D: Hyper-V VM's -> Samsung PM951 Client M.2 512Gb SSD
    G: System Images -> HDD Seagate Barracuda 2TB
    PSU
    Corsair HX1000i High Performance ATX Power Supply 80+ Platinum
    Case
    hanteks Enthoo Pro TG
    Cooling
    Thermaltake Floe Riing RGB TT Premium-Edition 360mm and 3 Corsair blue LED fans
    Keyboard
    Trust GTX THURA
    Mouse
    Trust GTX 148
    Internet Speed
    25+/5+ (+usually faster)
    Browser
    Edge; Chrome; IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender of course & Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit as a
    Other Info
    Router: FRITZ!Box 7590 AX V2
    Sound system: SHARP HT-SBW460 Dolby Atmos Soundbar
    Webcam: Logitech BRIO ULTRA HD PRO WEBCAM 4K webcam with HDR
Yes, I also received the Windows icon in the system tray yesterday. BTW, I like your desktop!

I reserved my copy of Windows 10. I probably won't install it immediately when available at the end of July. I generally like to wait until the OS is more mature. I only recently upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1. I also like to tweak the OS and install quite a bit of software and applications. It takes me several weeks, working on the computer evenings and weekends, to get everything the way I want it.
 

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