On rare occasions, a Windows Update may have adverse effects on your system. In times like these, you may decide to remove the update in order to have the system run without it. To do this, follow these steps:
- Display the Control Panel.
- Click the Programs category.
- Under the Programs and Features heading, click View Installed Updates. Windows displays the Installed Update screen. (See Figure 1.)
Figure 1. Windows Update history screen.
- Select the update you want to remove by clicking on it once. The screen changes slightly, displaying an Uninstall link just to the right of the Organize drop-down list.
- Click the Uninstall link. Windows asks you if you really want to uninstall the update.
- Click Yes. The update is uninstalled.
When you're finished uninstalling updates, close the Control Panel window. You may also need to restart your system to finish an uninstall.
Author Bio
Barry Dysert
Barry has been a computer professional for over 35 years, working in different positions such as technical team leader, project manager, and software developer. He is currently a software engineer with an emphasis on developing custom applications under Microsoft Windows. When not working with Windows or writing Tips, Barry is an amateur writer. His first non-fiction book is titled "A Chronological Commentary of Revelation." Learn more about Barry...
Passing Parameters to a PowerShell Script
Like the older batch-file processor, PowerShell can accept parameters. This allows for flexibility in your script. This ...
Discover More
Changing Your Internet Home Page
Regardless of the browser you use, there's a way to change its settings so that you can specify where it goes when you ...
Discover More
Creating and Using Compressed Folders
If you're low on disk space but still want to keep your files online, you might consider moving them to compressed ...
Discover More
Using Desktop Themes
Desktop themes allow you to quickly and easily personalize your system so that what you see and hear while working can be ...
Discover More
Improving Text Sharpness with ClearType
Ever notice that even with a fancy new monitor, text can still look a bit muddy on the screen. You can use ClearType ...
Discover More
Understanding Optional Features
Windows 10 includes many features that are not enabled by default. Discover how to turn on or off the optional features ...
Discover More
This tip (5647) applies to Windows 7, 8, and 10.
Comments