Applies ToWindows 11 Windows 10

If you've recently installed a Windows Update and the update is causing your device to have errors or other issues, uninstall the update to try to resolve the issue. 

Important: Before uninstalling a security update, make sure you understand the risks. If you're using Windows 11, try to reinstall your version of Windows first.

Uninstall an update from Settings

  1. Select Start Settings Windows Update . Under Related settings, select Update history> Uninstall updates or use the following shortcut:View update history

    Note: In Windows 10, you can access from Update & Security > Windows Update >​​​​​​​ View your update history Uninstall updates​​​​​​​

  2. From the list, select update you want to remove, and then select Uninstall.

Note: Some updates cannot be uninstalled.

Uninstall an update from Windows RE

If you can't access Windows and you want to uninstall an update, you can do so from Windows RE. Here are the steps:

  1. Access the Windows Recovery Environment.

  2. Once in Windows RE, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Uninstall Updates.

  3. Select either Uninstall latest quality update or Uninstall latest quality update.

Screenshot of the Choose an option screen in Windows RE.

Screenshot of Windows RE - Troubleshoot screen.

Screenshot of Windows RE - Advanced options screen.

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