Although this is a good approach to maintain devices updated with the latest features, security patches, and enhancements, no every update rolls out with the guaranteed that it’ll work flawlessly. In addition, the other issue is that if you try to remove a problematic update, Windows Update will reinstall them back the next time you restart your computer. Luckily, Windows 10 includes a tool that allows you to remove and block system and driver updates until a new update becomes available. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to uninstall a problematic update or device driver, as well as the steps to block Windows 10 from temporarily reinstalling them back into your system.
How to uninstall problematic updates on Windows 10 How to block updates from reinstalling on Windows 10
How to uninstall problematic updates on Windows 10
If your Windows 10 device isn’t operating normally because of a system or driver update, you can use these steps below to uninstall an update or driver.
Uninstalling device driver update
Use these steps to remove a driver on Windows 10: After you complete the steps, the device driver will be removed from your computer.
Uninstalling Windows 10 update
Use these steps to uninstall an update on Windows 10: Once you complete the steps, the update will be removed from your computer. View update history option on Windows 10 Uninstall update options
How to block updates from reinstalling on Windows 10
On an effort to temporarily block a system update or driver from being reinstalled again the next time new Windows updates are available, Microsoft has released a troubleshooter tool that allows you to hide and show drivers and updates in Windows 10. Use these steps to hide an update or driver from reinstalling on your computer: Once you complete the steps, Windows 10 won’t try to download and install the updates again until a newer update releases.
Allowing blocked updates on Windows 10
If the problem has been solved with the update or driver in question, you can show it back to Windows 10 for installation. Use these steps to allow blocked updates on Windows 10. After the operation completes, the Windows update or driver should be available again through Windows Update for installation.
Update July 11, 2019: This guide was originally published in December 2015, and it’s been revised for the latest version of Windows 10. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
