Windows 11 Updates: Quick Trick to Delete Them Now ⚡
Sometimes, Windows 11 updates can cause more problems than they solve. If you recently installed an update that's causing you issues, it's essential to know how to easily uninstall it manually.
In Windows 11, you can remove most updates from Windows Update settings, using command-line tools, and other options. Here are the best ways to do so. Uninstalling an update in Windows 11.
1. How to uninstall updates from Settings
Uninstalling updates via Settings is quick and easy for any user. Follow these steps:
1. Click on the Windows 11 Start menu and select Configuration.
2. In the left panel, click on Windows Update.
3. On the Windows Update page, select the option Update history.
4. Scroll to the section Related settings and click on Uninstall updates.
5. The Control Panel will open. Right-click on the latest update and select Uninstall.
2. Uninstall the updates from the Control Panel
Another effective way is to use the classic Windows 11 Control Panel. Follow this simple guide:
1. Write control Panel Search for it in Windows 11 and open it.
2. Within the Control Panel, click on Uninstall a program under the Programs section.
3. In the Programs and Features window, click on View installed updates.
4. The list of installed updates will be displayed. Right-click on the update you want to remove and select Uninstall.
3. Uninstall Windows 11 updates using PowerShell
PowerShell is a powerful tool for managing updates from the command line. Here's how to use it to uninstall updates:
1. Write PowerShell In Windows 11 search, right-click and select Run as administrator.
2. Type the following command and press Enter:
wmic qfe list brief /format:table
3. A table will appear with all installed updates. Note the HotfixID (the number after 'KB') of the update you want to delete.
4. Enter the following command to uninstall:
like this /uninstall /kb:HotFixID
Replaces HotFixID by the update number. For example, to uninstall update KB5014019, use:
like this /uninstall /kb:5014019
5. Press Enter to execute the operation and, when the confirmation window appears, click on Yeah.
4. How to uninstall updates from Command Prompt
The Command Prompt also allows you to manage updates with commands similar to PowerShell:
- Search CMD In Windows, right-click and select Run as administrator.
2. Enter the following command and press Enter:
wmic qfe list brief /format:table
3. The update history will appear. Identify the problematic update using the HotfixID and the installation date.
4. To uninstall a specific update, run the command:
like this /uninstall /kb:KBNUMBER
Important note: Change KBNUMBER by the actual KB number of the update to be uninstalled.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation process.
5. Uninstall updates from the Recovery Environment (Windows RE)
If your PC doesn't start properly, you can use the Recovery Environment To remove problematic updates, here's the procedure:
1. Click on the Start menu and select Configuration.
2. Click on Windows Update on the left panel.
3. In the right panel, select Advanced options.
4. In Advanced Options, scroll down and select Recovery.
5. Click on Restart now next to Advanced Start.
6. The PC will restart in recovery mode. Go to Troubleshooting > Advanced options and select Uninstall updates.
7. Uninstall the latest Windows 11 quality or feature update so that your PC can boot normally.
6. Uninstall updates by creating a batch file
Another advanced alternative is to prepare a batch script containing commands to uninstall the desired updates. Then, simply run it when you want to remove the updates.
1. Search Notepad search for it in Windows and open it.
2. Write the following text in Notepad:
@echo off wusa /uninstall /kb:2565063 /quiet /norestart wusa /uninstall /kb:5028851 /quiet /norestart END
Important note: Replace the numbers '2565063' and '5028851' with the KB numbers of the updates you want to delete. You can add more lines with the command wusa /uninstall /kb:XXXXXXX /quiet /norestart between @echo off and END.
3. Click on File > Save As.
4. In the save dialog box, place .one as a file extension, for example, uninstall_updates.bat.
5. To uninstall the updates, simply double-click the created batch file and let Windows run the commands automatically.
These are some of the most effective ways to manually uninstall updates in Windows 11. You can also consider setting up an automatic restore point to revert your PC to a previous state without the new updates. 🚀💻
