How to Uninstall Quality Updates in Windows 11

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In Windows 11, quality updates are regularly released to fix system vulnerabilities, improve performance, and add new features. However, these updates may sometimes cause compatibility issues or other problems. In such cases, you may need to uninstall them. Here are the detailed steps:
Method 1: Uninstall Updates via Settings
1. Click the "Start" menu and select "Settings."
2. In Settings, choose "Windows Update."
3. Click "Update History."
4. On the Update History page, click "Uninstall Updates."
5. In the pop-up window, you will see a list of installed updates.
6. Select the quality update you want to uninstall and click "Uninstall."

Method 2: Uninstall Updates via Advanced Startup
｜ If you can't uninstall updates in normal mode, try using Advanced Startup:
1. Enter Advanced Startup:
Click the "Start" menu, choose "Settings" > "System" > "Recovery."
Under "Advanced Startup," click "Restart now."

2. Select Uninstall Updates:
In the Advanced Startup menu, choose "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced options" > "Uninstall Updates."
Here, you can choose to uninstall the most recent quality update.

Notes:
Backup Data:It is advisable to back up important data before uninstalling updates in case of unexpected issues.
Check Update Logs:Before uninstalling updates, you can review the update logs to understand the content and impact of the update.