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Windows Update Viewer

by Tim Kennedyv0.5.24.0

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Windows Update Viewer (WUView) is an application that displays Windows Update history.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id Timthreetwelve.WUView --exact --version 0.5.24.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Windows Update Viewer

Windows Update Viewer uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)
WindowsUpdateViewer_0.5.24.0_Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for Windows Update Viewer →

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About

Windows Update Viewer (WUView) is an application that displays Windows Update history.

It is meant to be a lightweight application that is easy to use.

There aren't any confusing categories; every update is listed in one place.

Updates that you don't want to see can be permanently excluded or temporarily filtered.

Installers · v0.5.24.0

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64EXE
Inno Setup
userDirect

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Windows Update Viewer.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Windows Update Viewer on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Timthreetwelve.WUView --exact --version 0.5.24.0. winget downloads the installer from Tim Kennedy and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Windows Update Viewer silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Timthreetwelve.WUView --exact 0.5.24.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.
What are the silent install switches for Windows Update Viewer?
Windows Update Viewer uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: WindowsUpdateViewer_0.5.24.0_Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.
How do I uninstall Windows Update Viewer via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id Timthreetwelve.WUView --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Windows Update Viewer's Apps & Features entry.
Is Windows Update Viewer free?
Windows Update Viewer is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/Timthreetwelve/WUView) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Windows Update Viewer work on Windows 10?
Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Windows Update Viewer directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Windows Update Viewer up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id Timthreetwelve.WUView --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 9 versions of Windows Update Viewer from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

  • 0.5.24.0latest
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