{"id":183879,"date":"2022-02-18T10:03:40","date_gmt":"2022-02-18T09:03:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=183879"},"modified":"2025-07-01T20:55:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:55:59","slug":"how-to-uninstall-updates-windows-10-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-uninstall-updates-windows-10-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to uninstall updates in Windows 10 and Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sometimes, the updates in Windows OS<\/strong> can cause disruptions in your regular work schedule or introduce unwanted features. In addition, such updates can slow down the performance speed, but they also impact many OS-based functions. That’s why you need to uninstall updates or roll them back to restore previous versions\/features<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you aren’t aware of how to uninstall updates<\/strong> in Windows 10<\/a> and Windows 11<\/a> through the uninstallation method, you can follow the below steps to get the task done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to uninstall updates in Windows 10 and Windows 11<\/h2>\n\n\n

  1. How to Uninstall Windows 10 Update From Update History <\/h2>\"How

    – Click on the Windows button and search Settings in the panel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Once the Settings page opens, go to Update & Security.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Click on the Update History option located on the right-hand side of the page.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    – After opening it, click on Uninstall Updates at the top left corner of the white page.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    – A new window will open, displaying all the OS’s recent updates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Select the update you would like to roll back when a pop-up confirmation window comes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Cross-check the chosen update you want to remove and click on Yes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    If you are getting an option for auto-restart, give the permission or go for manual restart to implement the changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  2. How To Uninstall Windows 10 Update From Advanced Start-Up<\/h2>\"How

    Sometimes, uninstalling the updates<\/strong> from the Update History can be difficult, which is why there is another method you can opt for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Open Settings and go to Update & Security. Search for Update History, where all the recent updates can be seen. Copy the KB number present in the brackets right beside the update name.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Close the window completely and again open Settings. Navigate to Windows & Security option.<\/span><\/p>\n

    – When the subsequent page opens, click on “Recovery” mode on the lower left-hand side.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    – In the Recovery Page, the second block will be for Advanced Start-up. Next, click on the “Restart Now” button.<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Click the “Troubleshoot” button, where you will be given two options- Rest This PC and ed Options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Click the second option and go to Uninstall Updates page.<\/span><\/p>\n

    – You will be given two options: uninstalling a quality update and the other for a feature update.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Type the KB number in the search bar, and press enter if you aren’t sure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Once done, the pop-up window will ask for device restart. Allow the prompt option to implement the changes. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>

  3. How To Uninstall Updates In Windows 11<\/h2>\"How

    For reversing<\/strong> a feature update in Windows 11<\/strong>, follow the below-mentioned steps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Open the Settings window from the Windows button or by clicking Windows+I simultaneously.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Click on the Windows Update node from the left side and navigate to Update History.<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Navigate to the Related Settings block in the Update History page and click on Uninstall Update.<\/span><\/p>\n

    – A list of recent updates will be displayed. Click on the update you want to roll back and then the Uninstall option from the top. <\/span><\/p>\n

    –Select Yes from the prompt window and allow the device to take a restart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div>