How to Uninstall Windows Updates in Windows 11

How to Uninstall Windows Updates in 🪟 Windows 11

Here are the ways you can remove updates from your Windows 11 computer.

Method 1Use ⚙️ the Settings App

The easiest way to uninstall Windows updates is by using ⚙️ the Settings app. This method lets you quickly remove recent updates that might be causing problems on your computer.

1. Click the ⊞ Start button (the Windows logo) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
2. Select Settings from the menu. Or press Windows key + I on your keyboard to ⚙️ open Settings quickly.
3. In Settings, click 🔃 Windows Update on the left side.
4. On the right, click Update history.
5. Scroll down and click Uninstall updates under Related settings.
6. You’ll see a list of recent updates. Find the one you want to remove, click it, then click the Uninstall button.
7. Follow the instructions and 🔄 restart your computer if asked.

Opening ⚙️ the Settings app from the ⊞ Start menu.

Click 🔃 Windows Update in ⚙️ the Settings app.

Click Update history to see installed updates.

Click Uninstall updates to see the list of updates you can remove.

Select an update and click Uninstall.

Method 2Use the 🎛️ Control Panel

You can also uninstall Windows updates using the familiar 🎛️ Control Panel. This older method shows a detailed list of installed updates, letting you pick and remove specific ones causing trouble.

1. Open 🎛️ Control Panel. You can search for it in the ⊞ Start menu.
2. Go to Programs, then click Programs and Features.
3. On the left side, click View installed updates.
4. You will see a list of updates. Select the one you want to remove, then click Uninstall at the top.
5. Follow the instructions and 🔄 restart your PC if needed.

Viewing installed updates in 🎛️ Control Panel.

Method 3Use Advanced Startup (If You Can’t Log In)

If your computer won’t start properly, you can still uninstall Windows updates using the Advanced Startup menu. This is a lifesaver when you can’t log in, letting you remove updates that are stopping Windows from booting up.

If Windows won’t start properly, you can uninstall updates from the Advanced Startup menu.

1. Turn off your PC completely.
2. Turn it back on and as soon as Windows starts loading, press and hold the power button to force shutdown. Repeat this 2-3 times until you see the Advanced Startup screen. (You can also use a Windows recovery USB or follow this guide: How to Boot to Advanced Startup in Windows 11.)
3. On the Advanced Startup screen, click Troubleshoot.
4. Click Advanced options.
5. Select Uninstall Updates.
6. Choose either Uninstall latest quality update or Uninstall latest feature update, depending on the update you want to remove.
7. Follow the instructions and 🔄 restart your PC.

Advanced Startup menu – Troubleshoot option.

Advanced options menu.

Select Uninstall Updates.

Choose which update to uninstall.

What are Quality and Feature Updates?

Feature updates are the larger ones that arrive about twice a year, bringing new features and major improvements.

Quality updates are smaller, more frequent updates focused on fixing bugs and security issues.

Often, removing just the latest quality update will solve your problems.

Summary

• You can uninstall Windows updates using ⚙️ the Settings app, 🎛️ Control Panel, or Advanced Startup menu.
• Be careful when uninstalling updates. It’s best to only do this if you’re sure the update is causing trouble.
• If you’re unsure, ask someone experienced or a professional for help.
• Keep your computer backed up to avoid losing important files if something goes wrong.
• Following these steps will help you fix update problems and get your Windows 11 PC working properly again.