How to pick and choose which Windows updates to install

Filed under: Computing Tips,Tech Support - Jul 21 2009

Windows updates that require acceptance of an End User License Agreement (EULA), will not automatically install. Instead the Windows Update shield will show in the system tray by the clock, and you have to accept the EULA before they are installed. Updates that don’t automatically install include updates for Internet Explorer and the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.

In previous articles I’ve recommended against installing Internet Explorer 8 at this time. Below are some screen shots on how to not install it. Hover you cursor above each picture and instructions will pop-up.

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Click on the Windows Update shield

Select "Custom Install (Advanced)", then Next...

Select "Custom Install (Advanced)", then Next...

UNcheck the box next to any update(s) that you don't want installed

UNcheck the box next to any update(s) that you don't want installed

Choose if you want to hide the update from appearing again

Choose if you want to hide the update from appearing again


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