Sometimes, after you install a Windows update, you might find that the operating system, a particular program, or a driver stops working or causes conflicts. In this case, you must uninstall the update causing the problem and block it from re-installation. In this article, we explain how to temporarily pause update installations in Windows and how to completely block an unwanted update by hiding it from the Windows Update service.
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- PowerShellWindows 11Windows Server 2022
How to Configure Windows Firewall Logging and Analyze Logs
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Collecting Windows and Active Directory Event Logs with Graylog
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- Windows 10Windows 11
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