In this guide, you will learn the steps to view the update history of Windows 11 versions 22H2 and 21H2 using the Settings app, Command Prompt, and PowerShell.
Check Windows 11 update history with Settings Check Windows 11 update history with Command Prompt Check Windows 11 update history with PowerShell
Check Windows 11 update history with Settings
To view the Windows Update history: Once you complete the steps, you will know which updates are installed successfully and those that failed to apply. If you click the “Learn more” link for each update, the Microsoft support website will open to offer more details about the changes, improvements, and known issues (if any) about that particular update. You can also check the Windows 11 update history page to see all the updates available for all releases for this version.
If an update fails to install, you will notice an error code message, which you can refer to search online to determine the reason and the steps to fix the problem. Microsoft still hasn’t completely moved all the update settings to this app, which means that if an update is causing problems, you will still need to click the “Uninstall updates” option to open Control Panel to remove it.
Check Windows 11 update history with Command Prompt
To check the history list of Windows 11 updates with commands: After you complete the steps, you will get a list with links to the Microsoft support website with more details about what’s new with the update. You’ll also see when the update was installed, description, hotfixid (KB number), etc. If you want to find a specific update, you can use the KB number, typing the following command and pressing Enter:
Additionally, if you want to uninstall a specific Windows 11 update from version 22H2 or 21H2 using Command Prompt, you can use its KB number and run this command: wusa /uninstall /kb:5015882 /quiet. Remember to change “5005642” with the KB number for the update you want to uninstall.
Check Windows 11 update history with PowerShell
Alternatively, you can use the Microsoft PSWindowsUpdate module to manage updates through PowerShell. To see the history list of Windows 11 updates installed on the device: Once you complete the steps, the device may need to restart to complete the process. You can always change 20 for the number of updates you want to see in the list in the command.
The PSWindowsUpdate module also allows you to install updates and uninstall patches causing problems after a Patch Tuesday rollout. 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.
