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.
Publisher’s description
What is Windows Update Viewer?
Windows Update Viewer by Tim Kennedy is open-source Windows software. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.5.24.0, released on October 4, 2023. The version history goes back to June 17, 2023: 9 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Timthreetwelve/WUView) has 245 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Windows Update Viewer”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Windows Update Viewer is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Windows Update Viewer safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
94D33397CE99A5D655BD3E3FCFAB7AF7303732E867BEDCC220969CD338769688· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 9 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5.24.0Latest | October 4, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.5.23.0 | September 27, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.5.22.0 | September 22, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.5.21.0 | September 19, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.5.20.0 | August 22, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.5.17.0 | August 5, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.5.16.0 | July 22, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.5.14.0 | June 29, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Timthreetwelve.WUView -eWindowsUpdateViewer_0.5.24.0_Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Tim Kennedy
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Timthreetwelve/WUView
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.5.24.0
- Released
- October 4, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- June 21, 2023
- Versions listed
- 9
- GitHub stars
- 245
- GitHub forks
- 15
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Timthreetwelve.WUView
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Windows Update Viewer free?
Yes. Windows Update Viewer is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Windows Update Viewer safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Windows Update Viewer with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Windows Update Viewer be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Windows Update Viewer run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Windows Update Viewer?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 17, 2023.
Can I use Windows Update Viewer without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
