download wau manager (windows automatic updates)

WAU Manager takes care of the latest patches and the Windows defender definitions, but not the rest, so we can not just disable the service.

Windows 10 uses the wuauserv service for many things other than to install the latest patches, such as updating Windows store apps, updating the Windows defender definitions and installing feature updates. WAU Manager does not disable the wuauserv service.

The View update history module, which displays the Windows Update history and lets you perform maintenance actions related to Windows Update.

The Unhide Updates module, which lets you view hidden updates and unhide the desired ones.

The Uninstall Updates module, which lets you uninstall or hide updates that were previously installed.

Hidden updates are not displayed as available for install. You can also hide updates from this module.

The Install updates module, which searches for available updates, and installs the desired ones.

You can do that in WAU Manager’s Dashboard module.īesides the Dashboard module, WAU Manager has four more modules: In fact, for WAU Manager to work flawlessly, you should disable Windows Updates completely. Instead, it has its own schedule which works regardless of whether WAU are enabled or not. WAU Manager does not use the built in WAU schedule. The available modules are all linked together by the application menu, always available at the top right corner of the application’s interface.

If you need more advanced options, such as uninstalling or hiding/unhiding updates, they are all available straight from the Setup interface. This tool gives you full control of the Windows Updates, such as when and how they are installed, and has full uninstall and maintenance support for Windows updates.īasically you just need to make a few adjustments from the Dashboard dialog box to set everything up the way you want.

WAU Manager (Windows Automatic Updates Manager Portable) is a fully featured replacement for the built in Windows Updating interface.

Download wau manager (windows automatic updates)