Information about Windows Update

[tungnk1993]

Are there any ways to get the information about windows update ( number of updates, history, status ) by using an application ? That is, to check using a software rather than manually .

Moreover, are there any ways to fake/change those information ? For example, change the status of your windows from 'not up-to-date' to 'updated'.

[phoenix_2000]

if you just want to check stuff, maybe there's something interesting in the WMI classes
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa394554%28v=vs.85%29.aspx
they're all read-only though, i think it gets the "updated" status from the WSUS server, or microsofts' server

[Reverend Jim]

Go to control panel - > Windows updates -> view update history

[phoenix_2000]

he's asking for an application-side approach, not an user interface.
besides, that is also read only :)