How to Uninstall a Windows Update That Broke Something
Have you ever upgraded your computer just to find that one of your applications is not working properly or something is broken? This doesn’t happen often, but if you want to uninstall the latest Windows update, you can do so using this slightly hidden menu.
The guys at How-To Geek recommend booting into Safe Mode before doing this process (which might be required if Windows Update broke your system). On Windows 7 and earlier, this can be done by pressing F8 at startup. In Windows 8, things are a little more complicated, but they are .
Once you’re in, open the Start menu or Start screen and type Programs and Features. Press Enter to bring up the traditional Uninstall menu from which you can click the tiny View Installed Updates link on the side (how have I not noticed this in five years?). From there, find the update that caused the problem and right click to uninstall it.
Of course, you can always use System Restore , but if you know what caused the problem , this method is a very simple alternative. Click the link to find out more.
How to Roll Back or Remove a Problematic Windows Update | How-To Geek | Hello Awin