Can't uninstall KB5019959 Security update from Windows 10

Question

I'm trying to uninstall an update which doesn't allow me to use OpenVPN app. I am running wusa /uninstall /KB:5019959 in the command line but the process fails and I get a notification that the Security Update for Microsoft Windows (KB5019959) is required by your computer and cannot be uninstalled. What should I do in such case?

Answer 1

Hi @Sabine Lazuhina,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Q&A forum.

It seems a known issue. You can solve the problem based on this thread: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/november-8-2022-windows-10-update-kb5019959/ed96f616-89b5-40ee-9cfd-ce2fdff235ca

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Answer 2

Hi.

Have you tried uninstalling security updates in Settings?

Settings > Updates & Security >View Update History > Uninstall updates.

Use the search box to find “Windows 10 update KB5019959"

And , have you set up the restore point before?

If it is set, try to restore it.

Hope the information is helpful.

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Answer 3

Hi,

Some updates cannot be removed even if you use WSUS for Command Prompt (PowerShell), Settings or Control Panel. This is because there are updates that are required by your computer and the process might fail with the following error message:

Security update for Microsoft Windows is required by your computer and cannot be uninstalled.

To remove uninstallable updates using the DISM tool, use these steps:

1. Open Command Prompt (admin) window.
2. Enter the following command: dism /online /get-packages | clip
3. Open Notepad and paste the contents from the clipboard.

For more details: https://www.windowslatest.com/2021/04/23/how-to-uninstall-windows-10-updates-manually/#:~:text=Security%20update%20for%20Microsoft%20Windows%20is%20required%20by%20your%20computer%20and%20cannot%20be%20uninstalled.

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Answer 4

Hi,

Some updates cannot be removed even if you use WSUS for Command Prompt (PowerShell), Settings or Control Panel. This is because there are updates that are required by your computer and the process might fail with the following error message:

Security update for Microsoft Windows is required by your computer and cannot be uninstalled.

To remove uninstallable updates using the DISM tool, use these steps:

1. Open Command Prompt (admin) window.
2. Enter the following command: dism /online /get-packages | clip
3. Open Notepad and paste the contents from the clipboard.

For more details: https://www.windowslatest.com/2021/04/23/how-to-uninstall-windows-10-updates-manually/#:~:text=Security%20update%20for%20Microsoft%20Windows%20is%20required%20by%20your%20computer%20and%20cannot%20be%20uninstalled.

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