how to uninstall optional updates?

When I went to "Installed Updates" ( not update history ), I couldn't
find optional updates that I had installed, i.e. MS Silverlight 1.0
(KB946609). All I saw were those downloaded automatically. So, how do I
uninstall the optionals when I need to ? That Silverlight is a little
intrusive. I had to do a system restore to get rid of it. I'd like to
know a direct way, if there is any. Thank you.


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davidjchuang

davidjchuang;668518 Wrote:
> When I went to "Installed Updates" ( not update history ), I couldn't
> find optional updates that I had installed, i.e. MS Silverlight 1.0
> (KB946609). All I saw were those downloaded automatically. So, how do I
> uninstall the optionals when I need to ? That Silverlight is a little
> intrusive. I had to do a system restore to get rid of it. I'd like to
> know a direct way, if there is any. Thank you.

David,

It would appear you're not alone. I've been doing some reading, and
there are several people in the same situation. The update KB946609
doesn't show up where the other updates are listed and doesn't show up
in the uninstall a program area either. I'll keep checking for a
solution on this. I'm glad the system restore option worked for you.


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"davidjchuang" <davidjchuang.3763d9@no-mx.forums.net> wrote:

> That Silverlight is a little intrusive. I had to do a system restore to
> get
> rid of it. I'd like to know a direct way, if there is any.

You can uninstall Microsoft Silverlight in Control Panel > Programs.

Charlie42

Charlie42;668846 Wrote:
> "davidjchuang" <davidjchuang.3763d9@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote:
> > > >
> > > That Silverlight is a little intrusive. I had to do a system restore
> > to
> > > get
> > > rid of it. I'd like to know a direct way, if there is any. > >
>
> You can uninstall Microsoft Silverlight in Control Panel > Programs.
>
> Charlie42

Hi, Charlie42. I'm not sure how your response got into " vista service
pack problem", instead of " how to uninstall ---". It happened to me
once already, not too long ago. Anyway back to the subject matter. I had
already removed Silverlight via system restore, so I can't check that
out. However I also had installed an optional called " Other Hardware.
HID Non-user Input Data Filter " about 3 weeks ago( it does not have a
code #, i.e. KB ---". I cannot find that one in Programs & Features. It
is not in the "Installed Updates" list either. Seems to me the mystery
is still there. Can you enlighten me? Thank you.


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davidjchuang

"davidjchuang" <davidjchuang.377ku1@no-mx.forums.net> wrote:

> However I also had installed an optional called " Other Hardware.
> HID Non-user Input Data Filter " about 3 weeks ago( it does not have
> a code #, i.e. KB ---". I cannot find that one in Programs & Features.
> It is not in the "Installed Updates" list either. Seems to me the mystery
> is still there. Can you enlighten me? Thank you.

It is the optional update Microsoft released in January for their keyboards
and mice drivers. I suggest you leave it installed.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/911895

Charlie42

Charlie42;669946 Wrote:
> "davidjchuang" <davidjchuang.377ku1@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote:
> > > >
> > > However I also had installed an optional called " Other Hardware.
> > > HID Non-user Input Data Filter " about 3 weeks ago( it does not have
> > > a code #, i.e. KB ---". I cannot find that one in Programs &
> > Features.
> > > It is not in the "Installed Updates" list either. Seems to me the
> > mystery
> > > is still there. Can you enlighten me? Thank you. > >
>
> It is the optional update Microsoft released in January for their
> keyboards
> and mice drivers. I suggest you leave it installed.
>
> 'The screen saver does not work when you use a Microsoft wireless
> pointing device on a Windows Vista-based computer'
> (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/911895)
>
> Charlie42
Thank you, Charlie42. I have no intention to uninstall this one. I
brought it up only to illustrate my puzzle of how to remove unwanted
optional updates if I cannot find them in " Installed Updates" file. 2
more additional questions please : -
1.) When an optional update is made available, how do I find out what
it is for, in order to decide if I want it or not.
2.) Someone told me that he wanted to install the optional " HID
Non-user Input Data Filter", but he couldn't find it from his Windows
Updates. Any reason ? Can he go to MS web site and ask for it ?
Awaiting for your responses. Thank you.


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davidjchuang

"davidjchuang" <davidjchuang.378ln5@no-mx.forums.net> wrote:

> 1.) When an optional update is made available, how do I find out what
> it is for, in order to decide if I want it or not.

It shows up in Windows Update when you search for available updates. Since
it is optional, you have to tick it for download yourself.

To find out what good an update is for, search the Knowledge Base for it's
KB number.

http://support.microsoft.com/search/?adv=1

> 2.) Someone told me that he wanted to install the optional " HID
> Non-user Input Data Filter", but he couldn't find it from his Windows
> Updates. Any reason ? Can he go to MS web site and ask for it ?

No. As far as I know, this update is only available through Windows Update.
Your friend should first try to plug in his or her Microsoft keyboard/mouse
before searching for new updates. If that does not work, (re-)install the
IntelliPoint software and search for the update again.

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mo.../Download.mspx

Charlie42

Charlie42;670016 Wrote:
> "davidjchuang" <davidjchuang.378ln5@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote:
> > > >
> > > 1.) When an optional update is made available, how do I find out what
> > > it is for, in order to decide if I want it or not. > >
>
> It shows up in Windows Update when you search for available updates.
> Since
> it is optional, you have to tick it for download yourself.
>
> To find out what good an update is for, search the Knowledge Base for
> it's
> KB number.
>
> 'Advanced Search' (http://support.microsoft.com/search/?adv=1)
> > > >
> > > 2.) Someone told me that he wanted to install the optional " HID
> > > Non-user Input Data Filter", but he couldn't find it from his Windows
> > > Updates. Any reason ? Can he go to MS web site and ask for it ? > >
>
> No. As far as I know, this update is only available through Windows
> Update.
> Your friend should first try to plug in his or her Microsoft
> keyboard/mouse
> before searching for new updates. If that does not work, (re-)install
> the
> IntelliPoint software and search for the update again.
>
> 'Download Software'
> (http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mo.../Download.mspx)
>
> Charlie42
Thank you. I'll relay the message. As to the Knowledge Base, I used the
link you gave me, entered " other hardware hid non-user ---", and before
I finished, a list of names showed up one of which was the one I wanted.
I hit search button, and it told me no match found. Well, how did it get
that " other hardware ---" name on the list in the first place ?? I must
have missed something.


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davidjchuang

"davidjchuang" <davidjchuang.379et1@no-mx.forums.net> wrote:

> Thank you. I'll relay the message. As to the Knowledge Base, I used the
> link you gave me, entered " other hardware hid non-user ---", and before
> I finished, a list of names showed up one of which was the one I wanted.
> I hit search button, and it told me no match found.

I am guessing what flashed before your eyes was just the auto-complete
(search suggestions) of the search engine. Just a little piece of advice: If
a search comes up blank, try to broaden it by using fewer search words.

These are the links to the two KB articles in question:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/911895/
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/913405/

> Well, how did it get that " other hardware ---" name on the list in the
> first
> place ?? I must have missed something.

This update is classified in the Other Hardware category because the driver
is for peripherals native to neither Vista nor the computer. Even though the
products and software bear Microsoft's name, this is not an OS update.

Charlie42

Charlie42;670622 Wrote:
> "davidjchuang" <davidjchuang.379et1@xxxxxx-mx.forums.net> wrote:
> > > >
> > > Thank you. I'll relay the message. As to the Knowledge Base, I used
> > the
> > > link you gave me, entered " other hardware hid non-user ---", and
> > before
> > > I finished, a list of names showed up one of which was the one I
> > wanted.
> > > I hit search button, and it told me no match found. > >
>
> I am guessing what flashed before your eyes was just the
> auto-complete
> (search suggestions) of the search engine. Just a little piece of
> advice: If
> a search comes up blank, try to broaden it by using fewer search
> words.
>
> These are the links to the two KB articles in question:
>
> 'The screen saver does not work when you use a Microsoft wireless
> pointing device on a Windows Vista-based computer'
> (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/911895/)
> 'The screen saver does not start after you install a wireless
> pointing device' (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/913405/)
> > > >
> > > Well, how did it get that " other hardware ---" name on the list in
> > the
> > > first
> > > place ?? I must have missed something. > >
>
> This update is classified in the Other Hardware category because the
> driver
> is for peripherals native to neither Vista nor the computer. Even
> though the
> products and software bear Microsoft's name, this is not an OS
> update.
>
> Charlie42
Thank you, Charlie42. You are as usual, helpful and informative.
Learned a lot from your reponses. Need a lot more of people like you!


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davidjchuang

"davidjchuang" <davidjchuang.379oj0@no-mx.forums.net> wrote:

> Thank you, Charlie42.

You are welcome. Thanks for the feedback.

Charlie42

Is there any other way to uninstall Optional Updates other than System
Restore or override driver installation with a new one?


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sheep67

"sheep67" <sheep67.37dwm4@no-mx.forums.net> wrote:

> Is there any other way to uninstall Optional Updates other than
> System Restore or override driver installation with a new one?

Go to Control Panel > Programs > Show installed updates. Right-click the
update you want to get rid of, then select Uninstall.

To install a new driver over a current one, download the most recent version
from the manufacturer's web site and run the installer/setup program. This
will replace the current driver file(s) and registry key(s).

Charlie42

Optional Updates are not available via Control Panel, otherwise I would have
done it already.
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SilverLight168


"Charlie42" wrote:

> "sheep67" <sheep67.37dwm4@no-mx.forums.net> wrote:
>
> > Is there any other way to uninstall Optional Updates other than
> > System Restore or override driver installation with a new one?
>
> Go to Control Panel > Programs > Show installed updates. Right-click the
> update you want to get rid of, then select Uninstall.
>
> To install a new driver over a current one, download the most recent version
> from the manufacturer's web site and run the installer/setup program. This
> will replace the current driver file(s) and registry key(s).
>
> Charlie42
>

"silverlight168" <silverlight168@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

> Optional Updates are not available via Control Panel, otherwise I would
> have
> done it already.

Log into an administrator account, you should be able to see them in the
Update log. They do show up at my machines.

Charlie42