Uninstall windows update

Method 1: Uninstall a specific Windows update (most common)

1. Open Settings

   • Press Windows + I

2. Go to:

   • Windows 11: Windows Update → Update history

   • Windows 10: Update & Security → Windows Update → View update history

3. Click Uninstall updates

4. Find the update (usually labeled KB######)

5. Select it → Uninstall

6. Restart your PC

✔ Best for removing a buggy or recent update.

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Method 2: Uninstall via Control Panel

1. Press Windows + R

2. Type appwiz.cpl → Enter

3. Click View installed updates

4. Select the update → Uninstall

5. Restart

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Method 3: Uninstall a feature update (major version rollback)

If a major Windows version upgrade caused problems:

1. Open Settings

2. Go to:

   • System → Recovery

3. Under Recovery options, select Go back

⚠️ This option is only available for 10 days after upgrading.

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Method 4: Uninstall update using Command Prompt (advanced)

1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator

2. Run:

   wusa /uninstall /kb:1234567

   (Replace 1234567 with the KB number)

3. Restart when prompted

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Prevent the update from reinstalling

Pause updates temporarily

• Settings → Windows Update → Pause updates

Block a specific update (recommended)

• Use Microsoft’s “Show or hide updates” troubleshooter

• This prevents Windows from reinstalling a problematic update

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Important notes ⚠️

• Security updates are sometimes mandatory and may reinstall automatically.

• Removing updates can reduce system security.

• If your PC won’t boot after an update, use Advanced Startup → Uninstall Updates.