Windows Update MiniTool

Hey There

As I understand, the regular WIndows updater wants you to install SP1 (on Windows7 RTM) before it gives you more updates to choose from. Does this mean, with this software, I can download all updates post SP1 without having to install SP1 first?

 

no. it is just another WU frontend, however more advanced.

 

It will however prevent forced updates like SP1 on W7-RTM machines?

 

With "Automatic Updates" option set to "Disabled" (within WUMT), yes.

 

Short answer : no.

 

A few questions;

1. If I use offline mode, wssusscn2.cab is used, but it will still make contact with external Microsoft update servers ?

2. If wsusscn2.cab is used, will this bypass any installed and incompatible WU update agent giving long wait times when checking for updates ?

3. Notification Mode - user asks for a update search on Microsoft server or Microsoft notified of new updates atomatically ?

4. Are all updates checked for download and installation, downloaded and stored locally which can be copied and used for future fresh setups?

 

1. wssusscn2 is used for checking, updates still need to be downloaded from msft servers

2. no, and the issue is already resolved with KB3138612 or kb3172605, or even the old 7.6.7600.320 agent

3. Notification Mode = Auto check, Notify before downloading and installing any updates.

4. no, updates are downloadd in delta differential patches, only metadata kept in SoftwareDistribution

 

Would be nice if you could add feature for kb details from catalog to open in default browser. I see the hard link on the upper right corner of wumt, but would be nice to right click the update or kb# to choose between support. microsoft. com details or catalog. update details

Code:

catalog. update. microsoft. com / ScopedViewInline. aspx?updateid=

Example:
Cumulative Update for Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems (KB4013429)

Code:

KB401349 = catalog. update. microsoft. com / ScopedViewInline. aspx?updateid=e29d1b22-493d-44dd-8857-7c6c7cb6d84c

sry, forum doesn't let me post formated url

 

Why can't I see the updates for Office 2016 with this tool?

 

Maybe you have C2R Office version.

 

Yeah Volume. But updates should still work.

 

Are you choosing "Microsoft Update" at the left?

 

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Only option is *Windows Update*.....

 

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You may need to Check for updates in WU one time and then come back to this tool.

 

Opt-in Microsoft Update first
there is a check box in WU for it, Advanced Options

or launch Poweshell as admin:

Code:

(new-object -c "Microsoft.Update.ServiceManager").AddService2("7971f918-a847-4430-9279-4a52d1efe18d",7,"")