How to undo Windows 7 updates: step-by-step instructions

As you know, the seventh version of Windows automatically downloads and installs updates. The operating system contacts the Microsoft host whenever the computer connects to the Internet. Theoretically, this behavior should favorably affect the PC, because the installed packages are developed specifically to eliminate the vulnerabilities found, to optimize the operation of programs. However, in practice, disabling automation is considered the best option. How to cancel updates of Windows 7 and why to do this will be described in the article.

The main reasons for disabling the built-in update utility

• The most important issue caused by updates is sudden crashes and critical errors after the installation procedure.
• The operating system stores all downloaded packages. Over time, there are a lot of them, and this reduces the free space on the hard drive. When the value of this parameter reaches a critically low point, the OS will simply refuse to boot.
• When the program for updating Windows 7 downloads the files it needs, it becomes uncomfortable to surf the Internet. Especially often this problem occurs for users connected to the narrow channel. If the provider limits the amount of traffic per unit time, automatic updates can hit your pocket.
• If the patch installation process is running, the computer cannot be turned off until all operations are complete.
• If the computer uses a pirated version of Windows, the scenario of limiting the functionality of the computer after installing the next package is real.

How to undo Windows 7 updates using administrative tools

The first way to disable updates involves a complete rejection of them. To do this, disable the service built into Windows.

1. Launch the “Control Panel”.
2. Expand the Administration section.
3. A few items will appear in the window. Click on System and Security.
4. Among the icons that appear on the screen, find "Administration".
5. Double click on the “Services” tab.
6. Scroll to the very end.
7. Select Update Center.
8. In the window that opens, opposite the inscription “Launch type”, select “Disable” in the drop-down list.
9. Click the Stop button here.
10. Now it remains to click on the inscription “Apply”.

After this operation, the OS will stop contacting the Microsoft host to check and download new patches. To enable the service again, follow the same steps, but set the “Startup Type” switch to “Automatic” and restart the computer.

Disabling Auto Mode Only

How to undo updates of Windows 7, downloaded automatically, but leave the option to install manually?

1. Launch the “Control Panel”.
2. In the window that appears, click on the "Update Center".
3. Click on the “Center Settings” button. It is located on the left side of the interface.
4. Set the switch to Do Not Scan.
5. Click on “OK” in the lower right of the window to confirm the changes.

Removing Patches: Preparing

If, due to the installation of a patch, the system starts to work unstably, it is recommended to remove the update package for Windows 7. To do this, first boot the OS in safe mode. To do this, hold down the F8 key when BIOS information messages disappear from the screen. If pressing F8 will bring up a menu with a list in English, select Safe Mode, in Russian, respectively, “Safe Mode”.

When this approach does not work, try the following:

1. Create a blank shortcut on your desktop.
2. In the column "Location of the object" copy cmd.
3. Click on “Next” several times.
4. Now expand the shortcut menu of the shortcut and select run as administrator.
5. The command line opens, enter bcdedit / set {default} bootmenupolicy legacy into it.
6. It remains to press "ENTER".

After that, safe mode will turn on for sure.

Removing patches using standard tools

It is important that before executing the following instructions, checking for Windows 7 updates is disabled, otherwise the patches will be installed again automatically.

1. After turning on the PC, proceed to the “Control Panel”.
2. Click on the line "Programs" with the left mouse button.
3. Find the “View Updates” link in the table on the left.
4. A list of all previously installed patches appears on the display.
5. To remove any of them, right-click on the name of the package you need, and select "Delete" in the menu that opens.

Conclusion

Any tool is good at its skillful use. Utilities built into the operating system were created to ensure computer security and user comfort. Before canceling updates to Windows 7, weigh the pros and cons. The best choice would be to disable only the automatic mode. In this case, you should regularly check for patches and be sure to install those that are designed to close the holes in the computer's security. Without them, no modern anti-virus and anti-spyware programs can protect the OS.