Windows Update MiniTool

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  1. Mr.X

    Mr.X Registered Member

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    Windows Update system has the ability or feature to download, besides updates and hotfixes, device drivers which have been updated for Microsoft.
    This feature in wumt is specially useful on Windows 10 to stop driver download which are forced by default. Many people don't need / want to update device drivers through WU.
     
  2. Mr.X

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    Windows Update MiniTool v30.07.2016

    DL:
    Code:
    https://cloud.mail.ru/public/3E95/kvd9WCbUq
    
    File     : wumt_v30.07.2016.zip
    Size     : 2.75 MB
    SHA256   : 01C5F756F1570E6A884056DAA2AD6C0C910C0EAA9B711B47A3A55DDC518DC566
    
    30.07.2016
    - English language UI for non Russian Windows by default. no need wumt_lang.ini anymore (only for english).
    - Added "Include Drivers" checkbox. Work since Anniversary Update via group policy.

    12.05.2016
    - Fix broken Update History after KB3156421

    27.01.2016
    - Fix gui scale dpi

    16.01.2016
    - Fixed a bug in Windows 8.1 when "Automatic Updates" are set to "Disabled" a "OLE error 8024A000" pops up.
    - If at the end of an update installation it requires a resume and install the rest of its components, the program now can resume and install.
    - Author of the translation not displayed. Fixed.

    10.01.2016
    - Fixed GUI when using zoom to 125%.
    - Fixed a situation where results aren't displayed in log for each operation.
    - Update history during the installation of the update.
    - Improved error checking.
    - Code and lang files optimized. Language files updated, but if you find a mistake in the text, then send me corrections.
    - Many small improvements.
    - Small changes in design.

    26.12.2015
    - Fixed a rare AV bug on this review.
    - Error codes are added for each operation. The error codes value can be found on this link.

    25.12.2015
    - Fixed false lock Automatic Updates settings.

    24.12.2015
    - Added highlighting function for updates found in ini file.
    - Optimization of function "Hide / Remove hidden".
    - Improved logging during download / install / uninstall.
    - Improved detection of errors in the process of verification / download / install / uninstall updates. For example an attempt to check for updates in the absence of network.
    - Automatic selection of update service by default.
    - When you change the "Automatic Updates", original WU immediately knows about it.
    - Improvements to the program interface.
    - Improved sorting.
    - Added a request to reboot after installing or removing updates, if needed.
    - Various optimization and improvement in the code.

    09.10.2015
    - Auto resize columns, depending on the content.
    - Added minimize all groups. Clicking the mouse wheel scroll button.
    - Added sort the list. Click on the column.

    v04.10.2015
    - Small GUI fix for other languages

    v03.10.2015
    - Added Offline mode
    - Added function to configure Automatic Updates. You do not necessarily need Group Policy to disable the auto-update
    - Added the option to choose which service to use to search for updates
    - Added the possibility of a simple translation into other languages through the .ini file
    - Added display extended information about drivers
    - Fixed Update Support URL
    - Fixed a bug with the hidden updates. It appears only ru_wumt_x64
    - Small hot bugfix: Failed to get data from registry.
    - Other improvements in the code

    v09.09.2015
    - Almost fully rewritten code
    - Added update history
    - Added error handling and logging
    - Added the ability to abort the operation
    - Remove version check of Windows
    - 09.11.2015 - no functionality changes, only one hot bugfix: correction of OLE error 0x80240007
     
  3. pb1

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    Yeah i get that, then you tick or untick the box but what is the use of the rectangular blob state. What does it accomplish?
     
  4. Mr.X

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    Ah ok, sent a message to the dev. Lets wait for his explanation.
     
  5. rseiler

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    The blob? I thought I knew what the option meant -- driver results are either returned or not -- and maybe that's the case, but the release notes say:

    "Added the ability to manage search and automatic driver installation (through Group Policy). It works since Anniversary Update."

    So maybe with it unchecked, it not only doesn't return driver results but also implements the policy that blocks them (really, a Registry change ultimately). The latter would seem beyond the scope of the program.
     
  6. Mr.X

    Mr.X Registered Member

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    From the developer:
     
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    OK! God job and thank you MrX.
     
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    Can someone tell me as exactly as possible how to upload a translation file to the homesite of WUMT.
     
  9. Mr.X

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    Currently we maintain (shewolf and me) a wumt thread @MDL (http://forums.mydigitallife.info/threads/64939-Windows-Update-MiniTool)
    You have to register to even look contents there, then check out if your lang has been uploaded before by someone cause there are some contributors for lang.ini already.

    Another alternative is to go to the main site or thread here: http://forum.ru-board.com/topic.cgi?forum=5&topic=48142#2
    Again, you need to register in order to see or upload anything...
     
  10. rm22

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    I started getting this message in WU 10 days ago "There were some problems installing updates, but we'll try again later. If you keep seeing this and want to search the web or contact support for information, this may help: (0x800705b4)"

    I can log into my Admin account, change some settings (untick "updates for MS Apps"...) and get updates to install, but if i change the settings back - the message reappears.

    would WUMT likely help with this issue?
     
  11. hayc59

    hayc59 Updates Team

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    Hello, would like to try this bad boy on my HP laptop windows seven..
    hit the link to download and it takes me to a forum that I need to join
    would rather not join another forum...is there another place to acquire this program?
    and the english lang. file? thank you G
     
  12. clubhouse1

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    Majorgeeks....


    http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/windows_update_minitool.html
     
  13. Mr.X

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    Hello. The English lang is already hardcoded in the program, I did the lang translation btw. I'm going to ask moderators to edit first post for me to update it.

    Meanwhile you can get safely via the following links:

    DL:
    Code:
    All versions:
    https://cloud.mail.ru/public/3E95/kvd9WCbUq
    
    Latest one:
    https://www.upload.ee/files/6361762/wumt_v30.09.2016.zip.html
    http://vshare.io/d/3311385/
    
    
    File     : wumt_v30.09.2016.zip
    Size     : 2.32 MB
    SHA1     : 81ADB7E58E1D99D76948FC5D1928FB7425637EE1
    SHA256   : 2A46082037F9AC72C32833E310AB9B9495D6790C669850C68E4AF7ED35599327
    
    wumt.jpg
     
    Last edited: Nov 18, 2016
  14. hayc59

    hayc59 Updates Team

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    Thank you Mr. X & Clubhouse ;)
     
  15. Mr.X

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    You're welcome.
    FYI, I'll be posting updates and infos about this tool here:
    Code:
    http://wumt.blogspot.mx/2016/11/windows-update-minitool.html
    If you wish to bookmark it...
     
    Last edited: Nov 19, 2016
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    hayc59 Updates Team

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    what an awesome program, thank you
     
  18. Mr.X

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    You're welcome.
    Regard my blog page, I did an update and how it has HTTPS redirect. Cool.
    Code:
    https://wumt.blogspot.mx/2016/11/windows-update-minitool.html
     
  19. boredog

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    trying out the software and have a few questions.

    I did a scan and it found what it calls all drivers but the one in question is really why would firmware be a driver and am wondering what I would have on my computer that would require this firmware. after looking at my screen shot, you will notice the company. a google search brings up a few companies. one the NSA was watching closely and the other makes smart phones and I do not have a smart phone connect to my computer. I have a LG tv connected and a router that I am pretty sure it was not made by them. when I go into my router software and check for a firmware update for that is shows I have the latest. so that entry in this program bothers me.

    and help would me appreciated.
     

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    Does it show up when running WU itself? I mean no wumt program involved. Please try it and tell if that entry is populated in the list.
     
  21. guest

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    Regarding the mysterious firmware:
     
  22. boredog

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    it didn't show up in any windows update, this is the first I have seen it. my screen shot shows it clearly. it is labled by this tool as a driver the the info says firmware update.

    mr x I think I might not be understanding your question?

    mood? I see I am not alone with this issue and I am running a dell but I do have an iPhone 4 not even 4 s lol
     
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  23. boredog

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    here is what this program shows about it.


    Class: firmware

    Model: Huawei system firmware 1.0

    Hardware id: uefi\res_{7039436b-6acf-433b-86a1-3868ec2ef7e1f}

    Date: 2/18/2016

    doesn't that sound like a hard drive thing? and I didn't think they made those.
     
  24. guest

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    After searching i found something with the same ID.
    The Manufacturer is Microsoft :cautious:
    After searching for the Class Guid i found a Microsoft-Document.
    :doubt:
     
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