How do I cancel a 'pending' Windows update?

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How do I cancel a ‘pending’ Windows update install I don’t want/need.

In this instance the update is .net 4.8

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Use wushowhide to hide the update, then clear the Windows Update cache.

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Gordski

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also cut off or disconnect from the internet while using wushowhide and clearing the WU cache

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[KP]

All good ideas. Maybe not as good an idea but also turn Metered Connection to On until you are ready to update.

(Metered Connection On only works if you are connected to the Internet; you are online.)

Sorry, this post may have too late to help.

• This reply was modified 5 years, 7 months ago by KP.
• This reply was modified 5 years, 7 months ago by KP.

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Gordski

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The Windows ‘Show Hide ‘ thing did the job. Many thanks to all for the useful tips.

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