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how to delete windows update (KB5074109)

derek evans 5 Reputation points
2026-01-27T21:50:32.2366667+00:00

you told me to delete the update now, tell me how. now because of your word requirement I'm going to tell you that your responsibility in this mistake has gone from bad to worse. is that 50ncharecters....

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Security and privacy
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  1. EmilyS726 223.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-01-27T22:21:55.2133333+00:00

    Hello,

    Microsoft has already released a new update to address the issue caused by kb5074109, so you don't have to uninstall it.

    See if you have new update available, particularly KB5078127 

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/january-24-2026-kb5078127-os-builds-26200-7628-and-26100-7628-out-of-band-cf5777f6-bb4e-4adb-b9cd-2b64df577491


  2. Q&A Assist
    2026-01-27T21:50:39.2933333+00:00
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    To delete a Windows update such as KB5074109, you can follow these steps:

    1. Open Settings: Click on the Start menu and select Settings.
    2. Go to Update & Security: Click on Update & Security.
    3. View Update History: Click on View update history to see the list of installed updates.
    4. Uninstall Updates: At the top of the page, click on Uninstall updates. This will open a new window showing all installed updates.
    5. Select the Update: Find the update KB5074109 in the list, select it, and then click on the Uninstall button at the top of the window.
    6. Confirm Uninstallation: Follow any prompts to confirm that you want to uninstall the update.

    After the update is uninstalled, you may need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

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