How Do I Stop a Specific Windows Update from Installing?
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How do I stop a particular Windows Update from installing?

Want to keep a Windows Update from installing automatically

  1. Open Control Panel.
  2. Open Security.
  3. Select ‘Windows Update.
  4. Select the option View Available Updates in the upper left hand corner.
  5. Locate the update in question, right click and select ‘Hide Update’

How do I stop an update from installing?

You have to go into Windows Update and right click on the update you do not want Windows to install. You will be given the option to Hide the update and this will stop it from trying to install again. turn the windows update off.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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