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BruceRoberts
Steel Contributor
Jun 17, 2021

Why have all Microsoft download links for wushowhide.diagcab been broken for many months?

This important Windows Update troubleshooter is the recommended solution in many Windows support articles, but for some hidden reason Microsoft have made it impossible to obtain.

 

 

  • The troubleshooter has been re-signed with a SHA-2 cert and has been republished. Thank you for your patience. As for the remaining list, I don’t have anything to add at this time but will check if there are plans to resign those.
    • OldHack's avatar
      OldHack
      Copper Contributor

      erpmanila3w Thanks for the link. Couldn't install KB5034122 and then I ran the tool with the intention of hiding the update. However it fixed the update and I was able to install it afterwards.

  • BruceRoberts Jason_Leznek  I just would like to state my support for this feature (:cool:btw at best only 0.1% of affected users would waste time to do this mind you) due to the fact that I have an older Laptop, top of the line back then 10yrs+ ago. Which did cost a fortune BUT the fact I can still use it comfortably today says it's a worthy investment. The looks of the laptop is still relevant today, as well and there is no problems EXCEPT older generation hardware.

     

    Which brings the issues to DRIVERS SUPPORT! You see my OLD Hardware's driver(laptop/mobile version) is no longer updated by the manufacturer (VERY COMMON issue here~!) but it can still do its job and purpose VERY comfortably even to this day.

    Now in order to use the hardware with certain applications, it needs to be in specific driver version (Desktop version - but I got the laptop version). I researched and got around that problem and implemented it, I never had any problems until windows DECIDED for me and harass me with THEIR driver version, which availability is appreciated, BUT unfortunately kinda FORCED. Every couple of days it wants me to Update and when I did... The applications that I use daily WILL NOT WORK. until I roll back or uninstall to reinstall the specific hardware driver for this specific laptop.  See the problem now??

     

    I would like to keep having the ability to ONLY SELECT specific device DRIVER update to be offered. Once I consciously and manually UNTICK/UNSELECT something it should be OPTIONAL in the future. I mean I can and would actually be better to go to the official hardware manufacturer's website for their latest driver (if still supported) anyway isn't it?... a simple reminder would do the trick for most ppl.  

    My time and work is not about upgrading windows and drivers every couple of days! This is not why I purchased and become a customer of Windows 10 :xd:

  • Hi Bruce, Thanks for your question, here's the general process. Does this help? Select Start Windows logo Start button > Settings Gear-shaped Settings icon > Update & Security Circular arrows Sync icon > Troubleshoot. Next. Hope this helps, -Kevin
  • Slow_Biden's avatar
    Slow_Biden
    Copper Contributor
    I dunno if this helps or not but the place that I got mine from was MagorGeeks. However, I saw in the comment section of that site, somebody talking about MS having released a newer one with a new 2021 Sha256 Digital Signature. This might have something to do with MS memo that I read stating that SHA-1 is soon to be retired (which is in fact the format of the older version at MajorGeeks)

    Old version
    https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/wushowhide.html

    Sha256 Version
    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/where-do-you-download-wushowhidediagcab/c53dc53c-a413-42ef-b2cc-0a587f421a93
  • There's something wrong here.
    On Win11 there's no way to stop a particular driver update that should not be installed.
    In my case it's an AMD graphic driver not compatible with Adrenaline graphic management software the same AMD provides.
    Wushowhide.diagcab is blocked, even if its link is available on the Microsoft sites you all mentioned.
    The process of updating (Solarwind docet) is a particularly sensitive and vulnerable one.
    Therefore, "social.technet.microsoft.com" should be removed or updated with meaningful content.
    Graphically, it looks abandoned.
    And, notoriously, "social.technet" has been replaced with "techcommunity" where this post is published.
    The problem in subject remains open, and users and IT operators should underline it in any available feedback space Microsoft provides.

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