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Windows Update KB5026372 won't uninstall

Anonymous
2023-05-09T22:08:35+00:00

I installed latest update KB5026372 on 5/9/23. My internet speed slowed down from 152 Mbps to 76 Kbps. I went through the uninstall process, but before it finished, during the restart it said it is installing updates, and it looks like that update is back. Help! running Win 11 (64 bit)

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  1. Ivan B 114.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-05-09T23:45:51+00:00

    Hi , JerryHarr.

    I am Ivan, I will help you with this.

    Search for Command Prompt or PowerShell in the Start Menu. Right-click and select Run as administrator.

    Once the program of your choice has launched, type the following command to view all updates:

    wmic qfe list brief /format:table

    Executing this command will display a table of all the Windows 10 updates that have been installed on your computer. Search for the updates you’d like to uninstall.

    Once you’ve identified the updates, type the following WUSA (Windows Update Standalone Installer—a built-in utility that manages Windows updates) command to begin uninstalling:

    wusa /uninstall /kb:HotFixID

    Hit Enter and you’ll see a dialog box appear on your screen asking if you’re sure about uninstalling the update. Click Yes to continue. Alternatively, press Y on your keyboard.

    Your Windows 10 update will uninstall in a few moments.

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    Hope this helps.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-07-12T16:06:06+00:00

    In my case Windows 11 did not allow to uninstall the update. I enabled "Routing and Remote Access Service" and it fixed the problem.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-05-10T21:47:02+00:00

    Hi, Ivan. Thanks for your help.

    I was able to successfully remove one of those updates, it was unable to remove a second one, but my internet speed is still running at the slow rate, so seems something else is the cause. I'll have to dig in deeper, I guess.

    Thanks for giving me the way to remove updates.

    Blessings,

    Jerry

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-07-12T12:26:17+00:00

    Hola Ivan Carlos,

    I'm having issues with my VPN and when I followed the steps you listed (using PowerShell as admin) I got the following error:

    "Windows Update Standalone Installer. Installer encountered an error: 0x800f0905"

    Ayuda por favor!

    Same problem

    Same problem!

    Does someone have a fix for this?

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  5. Ivan B 114.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-05-11T04:05:12+00:00

    Hi , JerryHarr.

    You're welcome You can always count on the Microsoft community, have a good week :)

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