Is there a tool for removing redundant updates


  1. Melita
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    Is there a tool for removing redundant updates


    For Windows 7 and XP, is there a program or a Microsoft tool for removing old updates that are redundant.

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  3. ThrashZone
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    Hi and Yes,
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/307546-windows-updates-remove-outdated-updates-windows-7-a.html
    https://www.sevenforums.com/news/307588-update-available-enables-you-delete-outdated-windows-update.html
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  4. Melita
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    Much obliged for this. Thank you very much. I hesitate to ask because this is a Windows 7 forum
    Is there a way to do this in Windows XP?

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  6. Layback Bear
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    Give this tutorial a good look at. I think it might meet your needs.

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  7. andrew129260
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    Melita said:
    Much obliged for this. Thank you very much. I hesitate to ask because this is a Windows 7 forum
    Is there a way to do this in Windows XP?

    Kind regards
    Technically yes, Microsoft provided method? No.
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  8. Melita
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    Thank you for all this information.

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