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Guide · Fix & Manage Updates Troubleshooting Windows 11 & 10

How to uninstall a Windows update

Remove a recent update that causes problems, and what to do next.

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If a problem started right after an update, check its page first: the Known issues section often has a workaround or names the update that fixes it. Uninstalling is the last resort.

Windows 11

  1. Open Settings › Windows Update › Update history.
  2. Scroll down and select Uninstall updates.
  3. Find the update by its KB number and select Uninstall.
  4. Restart when asked.

Windows 10

  1. Open Settings › Update & Security › Windows Update › View update history.
  2. Select Uninstall updates, pick the update and select Uninstall.

Some updates can't be removed

The servicing stack update, which prepares Windows to install other updates, stays installed. That is expected and does not cause problems.

After uninstalling

Windows will try to install the update again. Pause updates for a week or two, then check the update's page for a fix: the next update often solves the problem.

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