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Old 10-31-2008   #1 (permalink)


Ultimate x64 SP2
 
 

Remove Optional Updates?

Is there anyway for me to remove the all the optional updates I don't want? I hate seeing the huge list of 39 language packs every time I look at the updates!

Thanks.

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Old 10-31-2008   #2 (permalink)


Vista Home Premium 32-bit & Vista Ultimate 64-bit both Service Pack 2 W7 Pro RTM 7600 32 & 64
 
 

Re: Remove Optional Updates?

Hi microdude431,

To do this, you need to hide the unwanted updates. Open 'Windows Updates' and select 'View available updates'. The following screen appears.
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Right click the unwanted update and select 'Hide update'. You will need to provide administrative credentials to continue. Repeat for each update that you do not wish to see. Unfortunately, I don't know of any way to do this other than individually selecting each update in turn.
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Old 11-01-2008   #3 (permalink)


Ultimate x64 SP2
 
 

Re: Remove Optional Updates?

Thank you!
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