Cancel Optional updates of windows

How to prevent the optional updates to appear on the list after that I decided that I don't want to install them?

Hello UKYank,

Please follow the instructions in the link to solve your problems, below

http://www.howtogeek.com/HOWTO/Windows-Vista/disable-or-hide-optional-updates-on-Windows-Vista/

I hope this helps.

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