How to uninstall or remove installed Windows update

Updated: 05-May-2025 | Answer ID: 407

How do I uninstall or remove an installed Windows update?

Removing any installed updates is extremely not recommended as it may remove performance and security improvements, and bug fixes for the previous patch. However, if there is a need for you to remove an update, you can do so.

Select Windows version

Windows 10

Step-by-step guide to uninstall updates:

  1. Click the Start button or press Windows key, then select "Settings" > "Update & Security" > "Windows Update" > "View update history".

    Shot of View update history option under Windows Update page on Windows 10

  2. Click "Uninstall updates".

    Shot of Uninstall updates link under View update history page on Windows 10

  3. Select the update you want to uninstall and click "Uninstall".

    Shot of Uninstall option with the list of programs on Windows 10

  4. Click "Yes" to confirm.

    Shot of Uninstall an update pop-up window on Windows 10

Windows 11

Step-by-step guide to uninstall updates:

  1. Click the Start button or press Windows key, then select "Settings" > "Windows Update".

  2. Under Windows Update, select "Update history".

    Shot of Update history option under Windows Update page on Windows 11

  3. Click "Uninstall updates".

    Shot of Uninstall updates option under Update history page on Windows 11

  4. Select the update you want to uninstall and click "Uninstall".

    Shot of Uninstall option with the list of programs on Windows 11

  5. Click "Yes" to confirm.

    Shot of Uninstall an update pop-up window on Windows 11

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