Windows 7 - Windows Update - Uninstall an Update

Information

This will show you how to uninstall a Windows Update in Windows 7.

Note

You can remove some updates, but not updates that affect important operating system files. You should remove an update only if you're sure that it's causing a problem. If you want, you can reinstall the update later by going to Windows Update in the Control Panel and checking again for updates.

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1. View the Windows Update History.

2. Click on the Installed Updates link at the top of the View update history window. (See screenshot below)

3. Select a listed Windows Update that you want to uninstall, and click on the Uninstall toolbar button. (See screenshot below)

4. If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes or enter the administrator's password.

5. When done, close the Installed Updates window.
NOTE: Uninstalling some updates may require to restart the computer to finish uninstalling the update. You will be notified to restart if the update does.

1. Open the Control Panel (All items view), and click on the Programs and Features icon. (See screenshot below)

2. In the left pane, click on the View installed updates link. (See screenshot below)

3. Select a listed Windows Update that you want to uninstall, and click on the Uninstall toolbar button. (See screenshot below)

4. If prompted by UAC, then click on Yes or enter the administrator's password.

5. When done, close the Installed Updates window.
NOTE: Uninstalling some updates may require to restart the computer to finish uninstalling the update. You will be notified to restart if the update does.