

The first option 'Windows Update' allows you to view the available updates, second option 'Installed updates' allows you view updates that are installed, and the hidden updates option lists those updates that are blocked from installing.Ī click on 'Windows Update' option will list each update with its size and status, release date, and KB (knowledge base) article ID. The app offers four options - Windows Update, Installed Updates, Hidden Updates, and Update History.

This tool could be useful when you're unable to scan, download or install updates using Windows Update in the Settings app. Like Windows Update, this open-source app also allows you to easily download and install all type of updates. The app requires administrator permissions to run and the interface lists the update history on the first run.

Unlike the built-in Windows Update, this gives more options to users for managing the updates on their devices. With WuMgr (Update Manager for Windows), you can manage all updates of Microsoft on Windows.Īccording to the developer, this portable app uses the "Windows Update Agent API" to identify, download and install updates, including Patch Tuesday updates, optional updates, and security updates. Update Manager for Windows, also known as WuMgr, is a free open-source tool for Windows 10 that allows you to manage Windows Updates without using the first-party tools such as Settings and Control Panel.
