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How to Check Windows 10 Update History and Uninstall Windows Updates

Installed a faulty patch from Microsoft? We show you how to check your Windows 10 updates history so you can identify what caused it.

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Sometimes a Windows Update breaks your PC and its necessary to know which one it was. Checking Windows update history can help you troubleshoot by providing build/KB numbers. These allow the discovery of known issues or you can uninstall it or get help.

You may also want to check your version history to ensure you've installed an important security patch. routinely rolls out fixes for zero-day exploits, and it's vital that these are downloaded in a timely manner to protect the user.

Thankfully, you can view the Windows 10 updates history quite easily via the Settings menu, but it can also be done via the legacy Control Panel if you're more familiar. We're going to show you how to see Windows Update history with both today.

How to Check Windows 10 Version History via Settings

The recommended route to find Win10 update history is Microsoft's new settings app.

  1. Open Windows Settings


    Press the Start button, then click the settings cog in the bottom-left corner, above the power button.

    Windows 10 - Open Settings

  2. Click “Updates & Security” in Windows Settings


    Windows 10 - Settings - Open Update & Security

  3. Open update history


    In the left sidebar, click “Windows Update”, then look for “View update history” in the main window. Click it to find your Windows 10 version history.

    Windows 10 - Settings - Update & Security - Windows Update - Open View Update History

  4. Check your Windows 10 updates history


    In the ‘View update history' window, you'll be presented with four types of Windows 10 version history. Here you can view Windows driver updates, definition updates, and ‘other' updates, which are mostly security-related.

    Windows 10 - Settings - Update & Security - Windows Update - View Update History

How to View Windows Updates History and Uninstall Single Updates via Control Panel

Though the new Settings app is the most obvious way to check update history, many prefer the program and features-based UI presented by the Control Panel. After all, you have to go here to uninstall a faulty Windows 10 update anyway.

  1. Open the Windows 10 Control Panel via the Start Menu


    Press the Start button and type “Control Panel”, selecting the first result under “Best match”.

    Windows 10 - Open Control Panel

  2. Switch to small Control Panel icons


    Next to the “View by” heading, change the dropdown to “Small icons”, if you haven't already. This makes it easier to find what you're looking for.

    Windows 10 - Control Panel - Small Icons Category

  3. Open Windows 10's Programs and Features menu


    Click “Programs and Features”. This sounds unusual, but you can check Windows update history and uninstall Windows 10 updates in much the same way as any program.

    Windows 10 - Control Panel - All Control Panel Items - Open Programs and Features

  4. View installed updates via the left sidebar


    Windows 10 - Control Panel - All Control Panel Items - Programs and Features - Open View Installed Updates

  5. Read your Windows update list and uninstall any troublesome updates


    The program and features interface breaks updates down into smaller categories and lets you search and sort by Program, Version, date, and publisher. You can find system changes and their KB number under the category.

    Windows 10 - Control Panel - All Control Panel Items - Programs and Features - Installed Updates -

Ryan Maskell
Ryan Maskellhttps://ryanmaskell.co.uk
Ryan has had a passion for gaming and technology since early childhood. Fusing the skills from his Creative Writing and Publishing degree with profound technical knowledge, he enjoys covering news about Microsoft. As an avid writer, he is also working on his debut novel.
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