Rolling Back Windows Updates on a PC

When an update causes instability, you can either uninstall a specific quality/cumulative update or revert an entire feature update (major build) if you’re within Microsoft’s 10-day rollback window.

Uninstalling Specific Updates

Removing a problematic security or cumulative update lets you stay on your current Windows build

1. Open Settings.
2. Navigate to Windows Update (Windows 11) or Update & Security (Windows 10).
3. Select Update history, then click Uninstall updates.
4. In the Control Panel list, find the update by its KB number, select it, and choose Uninstall.
5. Restart your PC to finalise the rollback.

This method is compatible with both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Reverting a Feature Update (Major Build Rollback)

Microsoft allows you to roll back a big “feature” upgrade (for example, from Windows 11 back to Windows 10 or to a previous Windows 11 build) within 10 days of installation.

1. Open Settings > System > Recovery.
2. Under the Recovery options, click Go back.
3. Select your rollback reason, then proceed through the wizard.
4. After restarting, you’ll land on the earlier build you were using.

So there are two possible ways to roll back Windows Updates on a Windows PC.