Windows Update MiniTool

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.

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
The interface is divided into a sidebar that runs the program's function. The options are:


 * 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
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."

Legacy
In 2020, Microsoft announced that they would discontinue 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. Since these operating systems will no longer receive updates via the Windows Update server due to this change, WUMT gained some notoriety as users used the tool to get automatic updates working again for these operating systems via the Windows Server Update Services server.