Show or hide updates

Microsoft Show or Hide Updates Troubleshooter can help you uninstalling a problematic Windows Update and prevent that update from installing until the next Windows Update. Click on wushowhide. diagcab and then click on Next in the lower right corner. After scanning, you can Hide Updates or Show Hidden Updates.

1. Can you hide updates in Windows 10?
2. How do I remove unwanted optional updates in Windows 10?
3. What does hiding an Update do?
4. Why can't I see Windows 11 Update in Settings?
5. Why is my laptop not showing Windows 11 Update?
6. Do not install optional updates?
7. How do I stop automatic driver updates?
8. How do I stop drivers from updating easily?
9. Does Windows 10 update drivers automatically?

Can you hide updates in Windows 10?

To block one or more Windows, app, or driver updates from being installed in Windows, press Hide updates. You can now see a list of all the updates that can be blocked. Click or tap to select any updates you want to hide. This prevents Windows from installing them automatically.

How do I remove unwanted optional updates in Windows 10?

Uninstall Windows Updates in Windows 10

To remove a particular update in Windows 10 do the following: Open Settings > Update and Security > Windows Update > View update history and then click on Uninstall Updates.

What does hiding an Update do?

Show or hide updates allows you to hide one or more Windows Updates as well as driver updates. The utility comes in handy if you know that a recently released Windows Update is causing issues, and you don't want your Windows 10 to automatically download and install it.

Why can't I see Windows 11 Update in Settings?

The following are reasons why Windows 11 might not show up in Windows Update Settings on your device: Damaged Temporary files. There is something wrong with the Windows Update service. You are not in the proper Channel of the Windows Insider Program.

Why is my laptop not showing Windows 11 Update?

Incompatible system: Apart from your general CPU, GPU, and RAM requirements, Windows 11 also requires TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot to ensure maximum security on your system. If you fail to meet these requirements then it could be the reason why you are unable to get the free upgrade to Windows 11 in the Settings app.

Do not install optional updates?

Tip: You shouldn't install any of these optional driver updates unless you have a specific problem with the hardware device it's associated with. Optional driver updates could introduce new problems.

How do I stop automatic driver updates?

3. Right-click on the CPU icon, and select the “Device Installation Settings” option. 4. In the Device Installation window, select “No, let me choose what to do” and then “Never Install Driver software from Windows update” to stop automatic driver updates on your machine.

How do I stop drivers from updating easily?

In the left path, navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update. Double click Do not include drivers with Windows Updates in the right pane. Click Enabled and click OK. Restart your PC to activate this effect.

Does Windows 10 update drivers automatically?

Update Your Hardware Drivers With Windows Update

Assuming you're using Windows 10, Windows Update automatically downloads and install the latest drivers for you.