Security News > 2021 > October > Microsoft is force installing PC Health Check in Windows 10
Microsoft has begun force installing the PC Health Check application on Windows 10 devices using a new KB5005463 update.
PC Health Check is a new diagnostics tool created by Microsoft and released in conjunction with Windows 11 that provides various troubleshooting and maintenance features.
This Friday, Microsoft began rolling out the new KB5005463 update to force-install the PC Health Check application on Windows 10 devices.
BleepingComputer has found a way to block the update from installing PC Health Check on your computer for those who do not want the application installed.
If this value exists, the next time you perform a 'Check for updates' in Windows Update, the KB5005463 update and PC Health Check will not install again.
BleepingComputer has reached out to Microsoft to learn why PC Health Check is being reinstalled for some users and will update this article when we hear back.
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