How to Check Recent Windows 11 Updates

This post shows students and new users how to access Windows 11’s most recent updates installed on their computers.

Microsoft releases Windows updates and patches, which are good for your computers every month. In most cases, you won’t know, or it isn’t clear when each update was installed, if you need to go back and resolve some issues that started after Windows updates.

Viewing recent updates in Windows 11 can help identify which updates were installed on your computer, especially if you’re experiencing issues after updating. It also allows you to see which updates were installed in each category, such as feature updates, quality updates, definition updates, etc.

This information can be useful in troubleshooting and resolving any problems arising after the update. Additionally, viewing recent updates can give you a better understanding of what changes and improvements have been made to your system.

To get starting access to Windows 11 most recent updates, follow the steps below:

View Windows 11 most recent updates in System Settings

You can view Windows’ most recent updates on the System settings pane. From there, you can view which updates were recently installed.

Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings. Everything can be done, from system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows from its System Settings pane.

To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + I shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings, as shown in the image below:

Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar and search for Settings. Then select to open it.

Windows Settings pane should look similar to the image below. In Windows Settings, click Windows Update and select Update History on the right pane of your screen, as shown in the image below.

On the Update history settings pane, you will see Windows update history grouped in the category.

• Feature Update = technically new versions of Windows OS
• Quality Updates = also referred to as ( “cumulative updates” or “cumulative quality updates”) are the mandatory updates released every month through Windows Update.
• Definition Updates = Microsoft Defender antivirus definitions
• Other Updates = updates for drivers and devices that are available through Windows Update

You can expand each group and see which recently installed updates in each category.

You’ll see all the recent installed updates when you expand a category.

To expand each category, click on it. You’ll find a list of recently installed updates on your computer.

Uninstall Recent Windows Updates in Windows 11

Now that you know wish updates were recently installed, use the steps below to remove or uninstall Windows updates. You can only uninstall from the Windows Control Panel Program and Feature pane.

On the Windows update history pane, under Related settings, click Uninstall updates as highlighted below in the image.

That will take you to the Control Panel pane. Select the update you want to remove or uninstall and click the Uninstall button.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Accessing recent updates in Windows 11 is crucial for troubleshooting issues that may arise post-update.
• Understanding the categories of updates—Feature, Quality, Definition, and Other—can help you identify specific changes made to your system.
• You can easily view installed updates through the System Settings pane, providing a clear history of modifications to your operating system.
• If necessary, you can uninstall problematic updates via the Control Panel, ensuring your system remains stable and functional.
• Regularly monitoring updates and knowing how to manage them contributes to maintaining the overall health of your computer.