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We've all had that dreaded experience and frustration when Windows 10 is acting up after an update, it could be an installation problem, and not a problem with the update. These 2 Tips will explain how to uninstall
and reinstall an update on your PC to (hopefully) fix the issue.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Updates for Windows 10 are regularly released to improve security and stability, and Microsoft's pushing hard to make these updates mandatory and keep every PC up to date. There's been several important changes in All Windows OS Builds and quite a few compatibility updates that have been reported to be causing more than their fair share of problems. IMO though, looking at this, (and their continuously limiting powers for the consumer) its still generally a pretty good middle of the road situation for most consumers. (but old timers like me find it pretty controlling and invasive). IMO more often than not when something goes wrong with an update, you're stuck with limited solutions. I know, I have been very frustrated many times.
Over the years, I have experienced problems with an update,
1) Breaking my web-cam
2) Causing driver issues
3) Making my applications crash
4) Locking up my Desktop PC or Laptop
5) Settings not migrating correctly--> even after a clean install.
These problems are just to name a few. Sometimes it's not a problem with the update, but actually an issue that occurred during the installation process. One solution is to uninstall and reinstall that particular update.
In these 2 Windows 10 Tips, I'll walk you through the steps to uninstall and reinstall an update that may be causing a problem on your device. Here we go.
NOTE: Before beginning, it is best to try using a System Restore Point prior to the date of the installed update in question. If problem goes away, it's possibly the update. Normally a restore point is created automatically when updates are installed. But you should know, not all updates are critical in nature to the OS and may not have had one created. Keeping an up-to-date backup of your files and a current System Restore Point will greatly help you in the recovery process for your Windows 10 system.
Here's how to make one if you don't know how:
HOW TO CREATE A SYSTEM RESTORE POINT
1) Search for Create a Restore Point from the Taskbar and select it from the list of results.
2) On the System Protection tab in System Properties, on bottom of Window, select Create.
3) Enter a description for the restore point then click Create>>>OK.
Now, on with the topic at hand.
HOW TO UNINSTALL AN UPDATE IN WINDOWS 10
1) Open Settings>>>Update & Security>>>Windows Update
On Right Side of page, click on Update history
2) By selecting Update history, you can view which updates were successfully installed and which those that failed with a date-time-stamp, which can help you pinpoint which update is causing the problem. On left side of page, click on Uninstall updates.
3) Unforunately, Microsoft hasn't moved everything to the Settings app, so you'll now be taken to the
Uninstall an update page on the Control Panel. Select the update and click the Uninstall button.
4) Click Yes to confirm the uninstall.
5) Reboot your computer to complete the action.
NOTE: It may take some time for the uninstall to finish depending on the size of the update you're uninstalling. This is normal.
Now we will try to again download and reinstall the update.
HOW TO REINSTALL AN UPDATE IN WINDOWS 10
1) Open Settings>>>Update & Security>>>Windows Update
On right side of page, Click on Check for Updates
NOTE: Clicking on the Check for Updates button will begin an update check, which will re-download and attempt to install the update automatically again. Have patience. This might take awhile depending on the size of the update.
2) Click the Restart Now button to complete the task.
NOTE: Your screen will show you if the update was successfully reinstalled. You can also check the Update History for verification.
NOTE: It's not unusual to have to make a second or even a third attempt to reinstall the update. Repeat the 2 procedures several times as necessary to attempt to get the update to successfully install. Don't worry, stuff happens. It's Microsoft after all.
Regards, Mindsnake2
and reinstall an update on your PC to (hopefully) fix the issue.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Updates for Windows 10 are regularly released to improve security and stability, and Microsoft's pushing hard to make these updates mandatory and keep every PC up to date. There's been several important changes in All Windows OS Builds and quite a few compatibility updates that have been reported to be causing more than their fair share of problems. IMO though, looking at this, (and their continuously limiting powers for the consumer) its still generally a pretty good middle of the road situation for most consumers. (but old timers like me find it pretty controlling and invasive). IMO more often than not when something goes wrong with an update, you're stuck with limited solutions. I know, I have been very frustrated many times.
Over the years, I have experienced problems with an update,
1) Breaking my web-cam
2) Causing driver issues
3) Making my applications crash
4) Locking up my Desktop PC or Laptop
5) Settings not migrating correctly--> even after a clean install.
These problems are just to name a few. Sometimes it's not a problem with the update, but actually an issue that occurred during the installation process. One solution is to uninstall and reinstall that particular update.
In these 2 Windows 10 Tips, I'll walk you through the steps to uninstall and reinstall an update that may be causing a problem on your device. Here we go.
NOTE: Before beginning, it is best to try using a System Restore Point prior to the date of the installed update in question. If problem goes away, it's possibly the update. Normally a restore point is created automatically when updates are installed. But you should know, not all updates are critical in nature to the OS and may not have had one created. Keeping an up-to-date backup of your files and a current System Restore Point will greatly help you in the recovery process for your Windows 10 system.
Here's how to make one if you don't know how:
HOW TO CREATE A SYSTEM RESTORE POINT
1) Search for Create a Restore Point from the Taskbar and select it from the list of results.
2) On the System Protection tab in System Properties, on bottom of Window, select Create.
3) Enter a description for the restore point then click Create>>>OK.
Now, on with the topic at hand.
HOW TO UNINSTALL AN UPDATE IN WINDOWS 10
1) Open Settings>>>Update & Security>>>Windows Update
You must be registered for see links
On Right Side of page, click on Update history
You must be registered for see links
2) By selecting Update history, you can view which updates were successfully installed and which those that failed with a date-time-stamp, which can help you pinpoint which update is causing the problem. On left side of page, click on Uninstall updates.
You must be registered for see links
3) Unforunately, Microsoft hasn't moved everything to the Settings app, so you'll now be taken to the
Uninstall an update page on the Control Panel. Select the update and click the Uninstall button.
You must be registered for see links
4) Click Yes to confirm the uninstall.
5) Reboot your computer to complete the action.
NOTE: It may take some time for the uninstall to finish depending on the size of the update you're uninstalling. This is normal.
Now we will try to again download and reinstall the update.
HOW TO REINSTALL AN UPDATE IN WINDOWS 10
1) Open Settings>>>Update & Security>>>Windows Update
You must be registered for see links
On right side of page, Click on Check for Updates
You must be registered for see links
NOTE: Clicking on the Check for Updates button will begin an update check, which will re-download and attempt to install the update automatically again. Have patience. This might take awhile depending on the size of the update.
2) Click the Restart Now button to complete the task.
NOTE: Your screen will show you if the update was successfully reinstalled. You can also check the Update History for verification.
NOTE: It's not unusual to have to make a second or even a third attempt to reinstall the update. Repeat the 2 procedures several times as necessary to attempt to get the update to successfully install. Don't worry, stuff happens. It's Microsoft after all.
Regards, Mindsnake2
