All About Microsoft Update Health Tools

1. What is Microsoft Update health tools and do I need it?
2. Should I uninstall Microsoft Update health tools?
3. Is Microsoft Update health tools a virus?
4. What is Microsoft Update health service?
5. What is Microsoft Update help tools?
6. How do I update Windows on my computer?
7. How do I uninstall KB4023057?
8. Do I need Microsoft OneDrive?
9. Do I need Microsoft Visual C++?
10. Do I need Microsoft Web Media Extensions?
11. Can I uninstall Microsoft edge?
12. What is meet now?

What is Microsoft Update health tools and do I need it?

Microsoft Update Health Tools is a set of tools rolled out the last month through Windows Update to address issues that affect the update processes in Windows 10. According to KB4023057, the update includes reliability improvements to Windows Update Service components in consumer Windows 10 versions.

Should I uninstall Microsoft Update health tools?

It is safe to uninstall Microsoft Update Health Tools from your computer. But before you do that, you must understand that deleting the application could potentially make your next Windows update installations troublesome.

Is Microsoft Update health tools a virus?

Yes it's from MS and not a virus/malware, so you can relax. I just did a fresh 20h2 and it was present in the system, found by several third party uninstallers. I should note that typing Update Health Tools in start menu didn't bring up any program, just the usual Device performance & health under Windows Security.

What is Microsoft Update health service?

What is Microsoft Update Health Tools? Microsoft Update Health Tools will reset your network settings, clean up your Registry keys, repair disabled or corrupted components, free up disk space, and reset the Windows Update database when something is “preventing updates from being installed successfully”.

What is Microsoft Update help tools?

The tool is part of the KB4023057 update process which helps systems that are having difficulty upgrading to the latest version of Windows 10.

How do I update Windows on my computer?

Update your Windows PC

1. Select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & security > Windows Update.
2. If you want to check for updates manually, select Check for updates.
3. Select Advanced options, and then under Choose how updates are installed, select Automatic (recommended).

How do I uninstall KB4023057?

Or, you can uninstall KB4023057 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel. When you find the program KB4023057, click it, and then do one of the following: Windows Vista/7/8: Click Uninstall. Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).

Do I need Microsoft OneDrive?

Is it needed? No. There are plenty of alternatives if you want cloud storage and features similar to OneDrive. Or you may elect not to use cloud storage at all.

Do I need Microsoft Visual C++?

Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is a standard distributable package of shared code that comes as part of your Windows and enables apps to run on your PC. ... All in all, Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable is a pretty handy feature that your apps rely on to work for you. So, you do need it – it's a fact.

Do I need Microsoft Web Media Extensions?

You'll need it if you want to play "content delivered in the OGG container or encoded using the Vorbis or Theora codecs" in Films & TV or Photos, for example. Uninstalling the Web Media Extensions will limit the types of video you can play in any of the native Windows 10 apps.

Can I uninstall Microsoft edge?

Microsoft Edge is the web browser recommended by Microsoft and is the default web browser for Windows. Because Windows supports applications that rely on the web platform, our default web browser is an essential component of our operating system and can't be uninstalled.

What is meet now?

Meet Now is a new Skype feature that allows users to quickly host or join video meetings. ... You don't even need to have a Skype account or install the program on your device. Meet Now generates an invite link that can be shared with other people. Participants only need to click on that link to join the meeting.