How to remove an update from the list or clear this section on Update Available

Hello Support,

I want to clear all of these updates from this list or remove an specific update. I don't want to download them and install.

please help.

Thanks,

John

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Hi,
Kayece here, An Independent advisor and a user just like you. I will be happy to assist you today.

I understand that you wanted to remove or prevent a specific update from installing on your Windows 10. Please go to the thread below and follow the steps provided in the first answer.
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

Hiding updates should be done with caution because they frequently contain vital security patches.

If the steps above still don't work, you can try the following method:

Reset Windows Update components: This includes stopping the Windows Update service, clearing the Windows Update cache, and then restarting the service.

There are several steps involved in resetting Windows Update components. Here's a step on how to perform it:

You must run these commands in Command Prompt or PowerShell with administrator privileges. Press Win + R > Type cmd.

Stop Windows Update services through CMD:

net stop wuauserv
net stop cryptSvc
net stop bits
net stop msiserver

Rename the SoftwareDistribution and Catroot2 folders:

Ren C:\\Windows\\SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.old
Ren C:\\Windows\\System32\\catroot2 Catroot2.old

Restart Windows Update services through CMD:

net start wuauserv
net start cryptSvc
net start bits
net start msiserver

After running these commands, restart your computer.

Source: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...


If you need more help, let me know.

Stay Safe!
I am not an employee of Microsoft but a user just like you. ^^
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Last updated January 18, 2025 Views 1,747 Applies to: