However, if you come across a problem after applying an update, Windows 10 includes different options to remove a particular update to mitigate the problem using the Settings app, Command Prompt, PowerShell, and even using the Advanced startup options when you cannot access the desktop. In this guide, you will learn four different ways to remove problematic updates from Windows 10.
How to uninstall Windows 10 updates using Settings How to uninstall Windows 10 updates using Command Prompt How to uninstall Windows 10 updates using PowerShell How to uninstall Windows 10 updates using Advanced startup options
How to uninstall Windows 10 updates using Settings
To uninstall a quality updates using the Settings app, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the computer will release to apply the changes to revert to the previous state of the device. View update history option Uninstall updates option Control Panel Uninstall updates
How to uninstall Windows 10 updates using Command Prompt
To uninstall a quality update with Command Prompt, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the update will be removed from the computer. Installed updates list In the command, replace KBNUMBER for the KB number corresponding to the update you are trying to uninstall. This example removes the update KB5001391 from Windows 10: Uninstall Windows 10 updates command
How to uninstall Windows 10 updates using PowerShell
To remove Windows 10 updates with PowerShell commands, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the device may need to restart to complete the process. PSWindowsUpdate PowerShell installed updates command In the command, make sure to replace KBNUMBER with the update number you want to block. This example blocks the KB5003191 update: If the above instructions do not work, the Command Prompt steps will also work in PowerShell.
How to uninstall Windows 10 updates using Advanced startup options
To uninstall a quality update using the Advanced startup options on Windows 10, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the system will uninstall the latest quality update on your device (if available). Troubleshoot option Advanced options Uninstall updates from Advanced startup Uninstall latest quality updates Advanced startup uninstall quality update option All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
