Many of the problems that weigh on the Windows platform in general are often associated with Windows Update and its mechanism for distributing updates. Over time, different alternatives have emerged that seek to partially or completely replace Windows Update, and one of them is Windows Update Minitool.
With all the update errors Windows 10 has had, many users around the globe have decided to cut their losses and reduce their dependence on Windows Update to zero. For these users, there are several solutions; StopWinUpdates is one of them. But what if instead of stopping updates, you want to manage them? Windows Update Minitool to the rescue!
What can you do with Windows Update Minitool?
- Search for updates
- Download updates
- Install updates
- Delete installed updates
- Hide unwanted updates
- Configure Automatic Updates
- Among other things
To tell the truth, Windows Update Minitool is a kind of 'parallel client', since it uses the same mechanism as the original Windows Update. The advantage of Minitool is that all its options are much more accessible, and its compatibility extends to all major Windows versions, from Windows 2000 (which technically no longer has online updates) to Windows 10.
Windows Update Minitool supports a good number of languages, including Spanish. Its installation requires a bit of manual work: you need to download an additional compressed file from the Russian forum that serves as the main distribution point, and then copy the .ini inside it to the folder containing the executable.
Windows Update Minitool works, does what it promises, but if you think such a hassle isn't worth it, don't forget Edgardo's recommended tool and other options like WSUS Offline.
