Check for Windows Updates Shortcut contains a shortcut to open Windows Updates and automatically check for Updates. You can also create the shortcut manually, as explained in our tutorial.
DCOMbobulator checks the effectiveness of Microsoft's security patches and allows the user to increase the security of their system by simply turning DCOM off.
Delete $Windows.~BT and $Windows.~WS Folders is a batch file to simplify deleting these two folders that appear as hidden folders after a Windows Update. Also, see What Is the $Windows.~Bt Folder and Can I Delete It?
Upon automatically installing updates, Windows will reboot your computer without your consent, losing any unsaved work in the process. Stop that with this program.
EaseUS Win11 Builder is a freeware, portable app that will assist you in downloading Windows 11, optionally bypassing TPM, and creating a bootable USB drive. Video tutorial available.
InControl allows you to take control of Windows updates, especially Feature Updates, Windows 10 to 11 updates, or any Windows update that installs without your consent. Developed by Gibson Research Corporation, the author of Never10, and many other popular security utilities.
Microsoft Show or Hide Updates Troubleshooter can assist you in uninstalling a problematic Windows Update and preventing that update from installing until the next Windows Update.
Microsoft WannaCrypt Hotfix Patch can patch Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 against the Wannacrypt ransomware as well as anyone who isn't using Windows Updates.
Microsoft Windows Media Creation Tool can assist you in downloading the latest Windows 10 & 11 installation media using either a USB flash drive or a DVD. Video tutorial available.
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the 32-Bit versions. Windows XP 64-Bit users will want the Windows XP and Server 2003 Service Pack 2 as the last XP 64-bit Service Pack.
Patchfluent is an Open Source replacement for the Microsoft Show or Hide Updates Troubleshooter that allows you to customize and download Windows 10 updates manually. Video tutorial available.
Platform Update for Windows 7 enables improved features and performance on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008. Handy for techs to have on hand as Windows 7 gets set to expire.
Remove Windows Insider Program Page contains the registry files to hide the Windows Insider Program page found in Start > Settings > Update & Security. You can also manually edit the registry.
RemoveIE is a portable utility that can remove Internet Explorer 10-11 by targeting then uninstalling update KB2718695 for IE10 and KB2841134 for IE11.
RemoveWGA enables you to remove the Microsoft "Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications" tool, which is calling home and connect to Microsoft servers every time you boot.
Reset Windows Update in Windows 10 & 11 contains a batch file to completely reset Windows Updates automatically, saving you a lot of time, trouble, and aggravation.
Reset Windows Update Agent is designed to reset Windows Update, but it can also run diagnostics and fix other typically related issues with Winsock, registry and more. Video tutorial and Reset Windows Update Tool are also available.
This pack is designed to bring a Windows XP CD with SP2 integrated fully up to date with all of the latest hotfixes released by Microsoft since SP2's release.
Simplix UpdatePack enables you to update your live Windows 7 system and integrate hotfixes into a Windows 7 distribution. This is the full download. A 2MB downloader is available here.
Simplix UpdatePack enables you to update your live Windows 7 system and integrate hotfixes into a Windows 7 distribution. This is the small downloader. You can download the full pack here.
Sledgehammer (formerly WUMT Wrapper Script) is used to launch Windows Update MiniTool and disable Windows Updates until you rerun it avoiding unwanted reboots.
If windows updates are not working then this repair may help. This will reset windows updates and get all the windows update files registered. These utilities are part of Windows Repair and no longer updated. MajorGeeks recommends you download the complete Tweaking.Com Windows Repair instead.
KB4577586 is the Update for Removal of Adobe Flash Player available in Windows update early in 2021. This download is for advanced users and administrators to test.
WGA tests the authenticity of Windows every day, collects and conveys data to Microsoft server even if according to all indications everything is ok with the license.
WHDownloader, formerly called the Windows Hotfix Downloader, is a lightweight and easy-to-use downloader used for finding and applying the latest Microsoft Windows updates.
Windows 10 Update Switch can disable or enable Windows 10 updates including choosing which metered connection you use. A portable version is available as well.
Windows 10 Update Switch Portable can disable or enable Windows 10 updates including choosing which metered connection you use. An installer version is also available.
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) 64-Bit is an important update that includes previously released security, performance, and stability updates for Windows 7. 32-Bit is available here.
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Multi-Language (SP1) is an important update that includes previously released security, performance, and stability updates for Windows 7. 64-Bit is available here.
If you are using a Windows 8 or 8.1 machine you may come across the requirement to install additional features like .NET Framework 3.5 for some software to work.
Windows Update Cache Cleaner is a simple, freeware app designed to clear the Windows Update cache and hopefully resolve Windows Updates when it is stuck in a loop, for example downloading updates are stuck at 95%.
Windows Update MiniTool is a free alternative to the standard Windows Update; it puts you in control of updates by allowing you to search, install, and block Windows updates as you please.
When you try to install the latest updates from Windows Update, you will sometimes receive an error message. The Windows Update Troubleshooter resolves many of these errors.
Windows Update Viewer is a useful application that gathers information regarding Windows Updates using the Windows Update API and event logs and displays comprehensive details of all installed updates.
Windows XP and Server 2003 Service Pack 2 - 64-Bit is the final service pack for Windows XP and Server 2003 64-Bit. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 - 32-Bit is only available if you have the 32-Bit editions of Windows XP.
Windows XP Service Pack 4 Unofficial is a cumulative update rollup for Windows XP (x86) English as well as security enhancements not addressed by Microsoft. 3.1b is expected to be the final release.
Windows-Update-Checker (KUC - Komm's Update Checker) is a small utility that will check what updates are installed, missing, or removable on your Windows 7, 2008, 8, and 8.1 systems.
Windows-Update-Checker (KUC - Komm's Update Checker) is a small utility that will check what updates are installed, missing, or removable on your Windows 7, 2008, 8, and 8.1 systems.
WindowsUpdateFixer will try to fix Windows Update when Windows Update isn't working or fails at installing updates, following a malware infection or other reasons.
WinUpdateFix is a tool that can fix some problems linked to Windows Update primarily with Windows XP, Vista and 7. It is also written in French so you might want to use WindowsUpdateFixer which is in English and works with Windows 10 and 8.
Using WSUS Offline Update, you can update any computer running Microsoft Windows and Office safely, quickly, and without an internet connection. Development appears to have stopped. There is now a fork called WSUS Offline Update Fork available here.
WSUS Offline Update Fork is a fork of WSUS Offline Update, allowing you to update any computer running Microsoft Windows and Office safely, quickly, and without an internet connection.
wufuc disables the "Unsupported Hardware" message in Windows Update, allowing you to continue installing Windows 7 and 8.1 systems updates with AMD Ryzen, Intel Kaby Lake, or other unsupported processors. Project has been abandoned.