Purging the list of updates I do not want


  1. Hans L
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    Windows 7 Ultimate
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    Purging the list of updates I do not want


    Hello:

    Every time I update, I have to check the list of optional updates to see if something of interest has been added to the list of 39 language packs (which I do not need or want). Also, I do not want Live Essentials.

    Is there any way to make this list of unwanted updates go away so that, in the future, I do not have to deal with them? (Yes, I know, download them

    Thanks for your input!

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  3. Hopalong X
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    Windows7 Pro 64bit SP-1; Windows XP Pro 32bit
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    Just follow the tutorial and you can hide them.
    They won't show again unless you want to restore so you can install it later.
    Option One to hide.
    Windows Update - Hide or Restore Hidden Updates

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  4. Hans L
    Posts : 175
    Windows 7 Ultimate
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    Mike, thank you sooooo much!!!

    Hans L
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  6. Hopalong X
    Posts : 6,349
    Windows7 Pro 64bit SP-1; Windows XP Pro 32bit
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    You are welcome.

    I have Windows Live hid myself.

    You can always restore the ones you want later with Option Two.
    Mike
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