View size of Windows update files

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View size of Windows update files

Bringing in updates in Windows is partly an automatic process. Downloading updates does indicate what type of update it is, but not the size of an update.

For example, you might want to know the size of update files because you are connected to a limited or metered Internet connection. This allows you to determine whether downloading a major update at that time is useful in connection with data consumption.

Updates can also take up significant storage space. Users with limited storage capacity, such as on older computers or devices with smaller SSDs, may need to free up space before installing an update.

It could also help with some form of planning. Major updates can take a long time to download and install. Users may want to know the size of an update to schedule installation at a time when it will least disturb them, such as at night or during work breaks.

View size of Windows update files

To begin download Windows update mini tool to your computer. Open this free app. Then click on the “Check for new updates” button.

Check for new updates

On the right side you will see all the new updates that you can download and install. This column also shows the total size of each update.

View size of Windows update files

This way you can determine whether you want to install the update or not. For example, to not install an update, select the update and click the “Hide” button.

Hide or don't install update

For the more advanced administrator. You can also use the PowerShell PSWindowsUpdate module to manage updates in Windows.

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