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Author Topic: Windows updates show up in my add/remove programs list?  (Read 3135 times)

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Windows updates show up in my add/remove programs list?
« on: September 17, 2011, 11:27:09 PM »
This isn't right is it?
The list is a mile long.
This is on my ATX tower/celeron/Intel D845GVSR running XP SP-3 (in my specs)

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Re: Windows updates show up in my add/remove programs list?
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2011, 11:39:57 PM »
I see you have Show updates checked, just uncheck the box then try re-launch the Tool.

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Re: Windows updates show up in my add/remove programs list?
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2011, 11:45:44 PM »
Wow, I learn somthing new every day around here. That did the trick. Thanks jason!  :)

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Re: Windows updates show up in my add/remove programs list?
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2011, 12:04:34 AM »
The Windows update history for XP is by the Add or Remove programs tool while in Vista and Win 7 is via Control Panel - System and Security - Windows Update (Check for updates/Turning on or off updates/Viewing and removing installed updates options). You could also type by the Search Programs and Files on the Start menu by typing keywords windows update or view installed updates as a filter shortcut for Vista and Win 7.