Windows 10: I have optional updates Windows 10 Pro and can't hide them

Discus and support I have optional updates Windows 10 Pro and can't hide them in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; So how do I hide these optional updates?FYI: "Windows 10 Hide Show Updates" tool no longer works on this topic... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Dan McDermott, Jun 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM.

  1. I have optional updates Windows 10 Pro and can't hide them


    So how do I hide these optional updates?FYI: "Windows 10 Hide Show Updates" tool no longer works on this topic

    :)
     
    Dan McDermott, Jun 25, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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  2. [Windows 10] hide/prohibit install of specific Windows Update

    Edit: Try "Show or hide updates" troubleshooter package first and let us know if it works for you.


    Adapted from Preventing a certain Windows Update from installing on Windows 10 by Igal Tabachnik.
    • Uninstall the problematical driver/update.
    • Restart the computer, if necessary, and/or switch to an administrator account.
    • Download Windows Update PowerShell Module and extract it to: %WINDIR%\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\Modules After doing so, you will have a %WINDIR%\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\Modules\PSWindowsUpdate folder with a bunch of files.
    • Start -> All Apps -> expand Windows PowerShell -> right-click on Windows PowerShell and select Run as Administrator. This is very important or you'll get errors in Windows PowerShell.
    • Now you should see the PowerShell window and you'll have to enter a series of commands. First order of business is loading up PSWindowsUpdate. Note: You have to do this every time you restart PowerShell and want to use PSWindowsUpdate commands!
      CommandDescriptionSet-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -ForceAllows the use of unsigned PowerShell scripts.Import-Module PSWindowsUpdateLoads PSWindowsUpdateSet-ExecutionPolicy Restricted -ForceClose the potential security hole.
    • Enter Get-WUList. This command will take a little while to execute. It retrieves the list of all available updates on Windows Update. If you do not see the problematical update here, it is either no longer being offered or it is installed.
    • Now you need to decide how to filter what update you want to hide. Here's some examples:
      CommandDescriptionHide-WUUpdate -Title "*Realtek High Definition Audio"This looks for a title that ends with (note the asterisk) "Realtek High Definition Audio"Hide-WUUpdate -Title "Realtek*"This looks for a title that starts with (note the asterisk) "Realtek"
      When you enter the above command, it will loop through all results it finds and ask whether or not you want to hide it. Make sure you only say "yes" to the one you want hidden and "no" to the rest.
    • It will automatically show the updated results. Verify there is an "H" under the status of the ones you want hidden and not behind the rest. If it is correct, close out of PowerShell and return to your normal user account if necessary. Run Windows Update and the update should not show/install.
    If you want to unhide an update, add -HideStatus:$false to the Hide-WUUpdate command.
     
    FordGT90Concept, Jun 25, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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  3. [Windows 10] hide/prohibit install of specific Windows Update

    Yeah, there's a lot of Feedback requests for more options (I submitted one as well). Hopefully Microsoft goes back to the Windows Vista/7 way of updating (check box "Hide Update").
     
    FordGT90Concept, Jun 25, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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  4. I have optional updates Windows 10 Pro and can't hide them

    Hide or Show Windows Updates in Windows 10  


    Hey boys........... i have run the tools on my Windows 10 X64 Home........... on Hide i have obtain a very long list say to me i have to upgrade some hardware....... look:

    I have optional updates Windows 10 Pro and can't hide them P2VxpD.png


    Apparently i don't have any HIDE........ but on Windows Update i don't find any update........ the list continue below and below again...

    How i can upgrade all this driver ??? I have all activated inside my Windows Update option and inside the "Devices and Printers"..... someone can make some suggestion about this ?
     
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