How to Remove Outdated Updates From My Computer

Microsoft will periodically release updates to the Windows operating system. These updates add features, fix bugs and enhance the overall security of your system. If you wish to remove an outdated update to free up disk space or to fix a compatibility issue, you can uninstall it. Uninstalling system updates is similar to removing applications. It is important to understand what update you are removing and the effects that doing so may have on your system before proceeding.

Instructions

1. Log in to Windows as the administrator.

2. Open the "Start" menu, and click "Control Panel." Click "View Installed Updates," listed beneath "Programs and Features."

3. Select the outdated update you wish to remove, and click "Uninstall." Confirm the action and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the uninstall. Restart the computer after finishing.

References

• PCsPlace.com: How to Uninstall Updates in Windows 7
• Microsoft: Remove an Update