The “Windows Show or Hide Updates Troubleshooter” is a free tool Microsoft Corporation had created to hide or show Windows Updates. This is an archive of the troubleshooting file.

It can hide or show a specific update forever or unless you reverse your decision.






Q: Why this page exists in the first place?
A: Microsoft had shutted down the official link of the file. Luckily, it is archived on the WayBack Machine. Now, I had decided to create a page for it due to its low popularity.


Q: What is the features of this troubleshooter?
A: You can hide or show Windows Updates (unless you reverse your actions) forever in an easy to use GUI.


Q: In what situation I can use this tool?
A: You can use this tool to hide buggy or problematic Windows Updates, so that the updates will never show or will install again (unless you reverse the hiding).


Q: Is the file really safe? I am worried about the safety of my computer.
A: It is 100% safe because the file is created by Microsoft themselves, it is not modified in anyway. Not convinced? You may check its safety on VirusTotal, which gives you the analysis of multiple security vendors.


Q: What are the minimum system requirements of this troubleshooter?
A: There are no minimum system requirements. The troubleshooter just needs Windows Vista and above, as Vista is the first OS to support the troubleshooters.


Note: TheDoggyBrad will assume no liabilities in anyway due to use of this troubleshooting software.