Windows Update MiniTool (also called WUMT) is a freeware application client released in 2015. It was created by a programmer named stupid user, based in Russia. The program is available in English, Spanish, Korean and Russian languages.
| Developer(s) | stupid user[1] |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 09.09.2015 / (September 9, 2015)[2] |
| Stable release | 22.04.2022
/ (April 22, 2022)[3] |
| Written in | C, C++ |
| Operating system | Windows NT-based operating systems[a] |
| Platform | IA-32, x86-64 |
| Available in | 4 languages |
| Type | Network service |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | Website |
It is an alternative to Windows Update, used for searching important updates for the Microsoft Windows operating systems by allowing users to search, install, postpone, and disable updates. It only supports Windows NT-based operating systems running in 32-bit or 64-bit versions.
Interface & Features edit
The interface is divided into a sidebar that runs the program's function. The options are:[4]
- Query the update server.
- Download selected updates but don't install.
- Download and install selected updates.
- Uninstall selected updates.
- Hide (block) selected updates.
- Copy the information to the clipboard.
Reception edit
The software received favorable reviews. Softpedia gave it a 4.5/5 with editor, Giorgiana Arghire wrote, "If you want to make sure that you do not forget about the postponed updates, you can use Windows Update MiniTool, as it allows you to download and install them when you choose."[5]
Legacy edit
In 2020, Microsoft announced that they would disable the Windows Update service for SHA-1 endpoints for older versions of Windows, which included Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista, citing weaknesses with the SHA-1 hashing algorithm as well as complying with newer industry standards.[6] Since these operating systems will no longer receive updates via the Windows Update server due to this change, users can use the WUMT tool to get automatic updates working again for these operating systems via the Windows Server Update Services server.[7]
References edit
- ^ Ranging from Windows 2000 through 11
- ^ Krastev, Ventsislav. "Windows Update MiniTool Software Review". Sensors Tech Forum. Archived from the original on January 29, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ "[유틸리티] Windows Update MiniTool v09.10.2015 by stupid user".
- ^ "Windows Update MiniTool".
- ^ "Windows Update MiniTool is a third-party client for updating Windows". 10 October 2015.
- ^ "Windows Update MiniTool".
- ^ "Windows Update SHA-1 based endpoints discontinued for older Windows devices". support.microsoft.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
- ^ i430VX. Update Windows 2000, XP and Vista the Easy Way: Using a WSUS Server!. YouTube. Archived from the original on June 6, 2022.
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