How to Uninstall a Windows Update

Introduction

Sometimes Windows updates can cause conflicts with software applications. This guide explains how to safely uninstall a Windows update and temporarily pause updates to prevent reinstallation. At the end, we list updates known to conflict with PassportScan 19.99.

Step 1: Open Windows Settings

1. Press Win + I or click Start and select Settings.

2. Navigate to Windows Update in the left-hand menu.

Step 2: View Update History

1. In Windows Update, click Update history.

2. Scroll down and click Uninstall updates.

Step 3: Uninstall the Problematic Update

1. In the search box, type the update KB number (for example, KB5064401).

2. Select the update from the list.

3. Click Uninstall.

4. Confirm any prompts and wait for the process to complete.

5. Restart your computer to apply changes.

⚠️ Note: Make sure to uninstall all conflicting updates listed if they are present.

Step 4: Pause Windows Updates Temporarily

1. Go back to Settings > Windows Update.

2. Click Pause updates.

3. Select a pause period (e.g., 15 days) to prevent Windows from reinstalling the updates while waiting for a compatible PassportScan release.

Windows Updates Known to Cause Conflicts with PassportScan 19.99

• KB5064401

• KB5064081

Recommendation:

• Do not install these updates until a compatible PassportScan version is released.

• If already installed, revert them using the steps above.

Conclusion

Following this procedure allows you to temporarily resolve conflicts caused by specific Windows updates. Our development team is working on a fully compatible PassportScan release and will notify users once it is available.

The PassportScan Team