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Imagine that you've just updated to the latest Windows 10 version, and your system is encountering a range of issues and errors. In such a scenario, the best solution is to uninstall Windows 10 updates. Refer to Mytour's article to explore 3 effective methods for successful uninstallation.
Tips for Successfully Uninstalling Windows 10 Updates
Successfully Uninstall Windows 10 Updates in 3 Ways
Method 1: Uninstall Windows 10 Update Installation via Settings App
Step 1: Start by opening the Settings app. You can do this by clicking on the Settings icon in the Start Menu or simply pressing Windows + I.
Step 2: In the Settings window, locate and click on Update & Security.
Step 3: On the Windows Update window, find and click on View Update history.
Step 4: On the View update history window, find and click on Uninstall updates.
Step 5: At this point, you will be redirected to the Control Panel, where a list of installed updates (Installed Updates) is displayed. This list includes both Windows 10 updates and other software updates installed on your PC.
Locate the Microsoft Windows section, find the update you want to remove, and then select it. Press the Uninstall button from the list header or right-click on the update and click/press Uninstall in the context menu.
Step 6: Your task is to locate the Microsoft Windows section, then find the update you want to remove and click on Uninstall (uninstall), or alternatively, right-click on the update you want to remove, choose Uninstall.
Click on Yes to confirm the changes.
Method 2: Successfully Uninstall Windows 10 Updates via Control Panel
Step 1: Open Control Panel, then on the Control Panel window, find and click on Uninstall a program under Programs.
Step 2: In the left pane of the Programs and Features window, click on View installed updates.
Step 3: On the screen, the Installed Updates window will appear, containing Windows 10 updates as well as software updates installed on your computer.
Look for the Microsoft Windows section, find and select the update you want to remove, then choose Uninstall (uninstall), or alternatively, right-click on the update and choose Uninstall.
Step 4: Click on Yes to confirm.
Method 3: Remove Windows 10 Update via Command Prompt / PowerShell
In addition to removing Windows 10 updates through the Settings and Control Panel apps, we can uninstall updates through Command Prompt or PowerShell.
Step 1: First, open Command Prompt or PowerShell with Admin rights, then enter the following command:
wmic qfe list brief /format:table
Step 2: The command above will display all system updates installed on Windows 10. Find the update you want to remove, then run the following command and press Enter to uninstall the update:
wusa /uninstall /kb:HotFixID
Step 3: In the command above, HotFixID is the identification number of the update. Assuming in this article Mytour wants to uninstall the update KB4497464, so the command would be: wusa /uninstall /kb:4497464.
A dialog box will appear on the screen asking if you want to uninstall the update, press Y key to confirm.
Mytour's article provides a comprehensive guide on successfully uninstalling Windows 10 updates using 3 effective methods, ensuring a smooth Uninstall Update process. Additionally, Mytour offers detailed and specific instructions on uninstalling software on Windows 11 for your reference and application.
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