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
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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
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From the list, select update you want to remove, and then select Uninstall.
Note: Some updates cannot be uninstalled.
Support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025
After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11.
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Select Start > Settings > Update & Security . Under View your update history> Uninstall updates or use the following shortcut:View update history
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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:
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Once in Windows RE, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Uninstall Updates.
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Select either Uninstall latest quality update or Uninstall latest quality update.
