Microsoft security updates removal instructions

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Microsoft security updates removal instructions

To remove the last two Microsoft security updates, you can follow these steps:

  1. Open Settings:
    • Click on the Start button and select the Settings cog.
  2. Navigate to Update & Security:
    • In the Settings window, click on Update & Security.
  3. View Update History:
    • Click on View update history.
  4. Uninstall Updates:
    • Click on Uninstall updates at the top of the window.
  5. Select Updates to Uninstall:
    • In the Control Panel window that opens, find the two most recent updates under the Microsoft Windows section.
    • Select each update and click Uninstall.
  6. Confirm Uninstallation:
    • Follow the prompts to confirm the uninstallation of each update.

Alternatively, you can use PowerShell or Command Prompt to uninstall updates:

  1. Open PowerShell or Command Prompt as Administrator:
    • Search for PowerShell or Command Prompt in the Start Menu, right-click, and select Run as administrator.
  2. List Installed Updates:
    • Type the following command to list all installed updates:wmic qfe list brief /format:table
  3. Uninstall Specific Updates:
    • Identify the updates you want to remove and use the following command to uninstall them:wusa /uninstall /kb:UpdateID
    • Replace UpdateID with the actual KB number of the update.

If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to ask!