Show or Hide Updates Troubleshooter (
wushowhide)
Overview
The Show or Hide Updates Troubleshooter, commonly known as wushowhide, is a Microsoft troubleshooting tool that allows users to hide or show specific Windows updates or drivers. This can be helpful if you are experiencing issues related to a specific update or driver, or if you simply wish to hide an update or driver from appearing in the Windows Update interface.
The Show or Hide Updates Troubleshooter allows users to hide unwanted Windows updates.
Features:
The Show or Hide Updates Troubleshooter includes the following features and benefits:
• Allows users to quickly and easily hide or show specific Windows updates or drivers.
• Prevents the update or driver from appearing in the Windows Update interface.
• Helps to resolve issues related to specific updates or drivers.
• Can be used to hide non-critical updates or drivers, such as those related to Surface devices.
• Allows users to view the list of hidden updates or drivers and easily restore them.
• Quickly access the Show or Hide Updates Troubleshooter from the Windows Update interface.
System Requirements
The Show or Hide Updates Troubleshooter is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7. It requires an active internet connection for downloading and installing the troubleshooter.
Installation
To install the Show or Hide Updates Troubleshooter, follow these steps:
1. Download and save the wushowhide.diagcab file from the Microsoft website.
2. Double-click the file to open it and then click the “Run” button.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the troubleshooter.
Usage
Once the Show or Hide Updates Troubleshooter is installed, you can use it to hide or show specific Windows updates or drivers. To do this, follow these steps:
1. Open the Windows Update interface.
2. Click on the “Troubleshoot” tab.
3. Select the “Show or Hide Updates” option.
4. Select the update or driver you wish to hide or show.
5. Click “Next” to hide or show the update or driver.
Conclusion
The Show or Hide Updates Troubleshooter is a useful tool for hiding or showing specific Windows updates or drivers. It can help to resolve issues related to specific updates or drivers, and it can also be used to hide non-critical updates or drivers. The Show or Hide Updates Troubleshooter is easy to install and use, and it’s available for free from the Microsoft website.