How Do I Uninstall an Operating System Update?
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On the Start screen, press the Windows Key + W and in the search box that appears, type in “View installed updates.” Click the “View installed updates” link. You’ll see a list of your most recent updates. Click the one you want to remove, click Uninstall, then follow the prompts.

How do I uninstall a system update?

Removing the system software update notification icon

  1. From your Home screen, tap the Application screen icon.
  2. Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info.
  3. Tap the menu (three vertical dots), then tap Show system.
  4. Find and tap Software update.
  5. Tap Storage > CLEAR DATA.

How do I uninstall a Windows update that won’t uninstall?

> Press Windows key + X key to open Quick Access Menu and then select “Control Panel”. > Click on “Programs” and then click on “View installed updates”. > Then you can select the problematic update and click the Uninstall button.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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