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An Update Broke Something (Uninstall It)

Beginner Windows Update Problems Applies to: Windows 10, Windows 11

A feature stopped working, or a driver conflict started, right after an update installed.

Before you start: save any open work and note down what you were doing when the problem started — that context helps if you need to search further or ask for help.
  1. Go to Update history > Uninstall updates — Windows 11: Settings > Windows Update > Update history; Windows 10: Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > View update history.
  2. Find the update by date — it should match when the problem started — and click Uninstall next to it.
  3. Restart the PC after uninstalling; the change won't take effect until reboot.
  4. If the problem is truly gone, pause updates for a couple of weeks so the same update doesn't reinstall before Microsoft ships a fix.
  5. Report the problem via Feedback Hub if it's a real bug — this genuinely helps get fixes shipped faster for everyone hitting the same issue.
Still not fixed? Send us the details and we'll help you dig further, or browse related guides in Windows Update Problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which update actually caused the problem?
Check Settings > Windows Update > Update history for the most recent update installed right before the problem started. If multiple updates installed around the same time, the most recent one is the most likely culprit.
Will uninstalling the update remove it permanently?
No — Windows will typically try to reinstall it again later unless you also pause updates temporarily or wait for Microsoft to release a fixed version. Uninstalling buys you time, it doesn't block it forever.

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