How to uninstall update KB5001330 to fix Windows 10 problems

On April 13, Microsoft released the KB5001330 update for computers running the October 10, Windows 10 update and the May 2020 update to address more issues and finally replace the old version of Microsoft Edge with the new Chromium version of the browser.

However, it seems that the launch is not going as well as the company would have hoped. Shortly after the update became available, a small number of users began to report various issues. For example, the user “m4ddan” on Reddit (via WindowsLatest) noticed that the patch affects the performance of games with frame drops, random stuttering and reliable VSync. Performance issues were first reported during the KB5000842 update, but new reports show that they are not yet fixed.

Other users have seen Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) errors, and others have said that the update prevented the device from being turned on. On the Microsoft Tech Community website, user Jauhar also complained that the update failed to install.

The company did not recognize any of these issues as an issue with the 20H2 and 2004 versions. However, if you happen to be affected by this buggy version, you can remove or block the update until a new version of the update resolves the issues.

In this Windows 10 guide, we will walk you through the steps required to uninstall the KB5001330 update from your computer. In addition, if you haven’t installed the update yet, we’ll also show you steps to prevent your device from downloading and installing this patch automatically.

How to remove the KB5001330 update from Windows 10

To uninstall the cumulative update KB5001330 to fix Windows 10 issues, follow these steps:

1. Open settings.
2. Click on Update and security.
3. Click on Windows Update.

4. Click on View update history button.

   

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5. Click on Uninstall updates option.

   

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6. Select Security Update for Microsoft Windows (KB5001330) Update.

7. Click on REMOVE button.

   

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8. Click on Yes button.
9. Click on Restart now button.

After you complete the steps, the update will be installed, and the device will revert to the previous version, resolving games, checking for errors, and other issues.

Remove the update using advanced upload options

If you can’t start Windows 10, you’ll need to access the auto-repair environment to remove the update.

Open Advanced Upload Options

Here’s how to start the auto-repair tool in Windows 10:

1. switch your computer
2. As soon as the Windows logo appears on the screen, press the power button. This will immediately interrupt the boot process.
3. Repeat steps 2 and 3 twice more. After the third interruption, Windows will open in the advanced loading options.

Once you get to the advanced upload options, you can follow the steps below to remove the update.

Uninstall the KB5001330 update

While in the advanced upload options, follow these steps:

1. Click on Advanced options button.

2. Click on Troubleshooting.

   

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3. Click on Advanced options.

   

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4. Click on Uninstall updates.

   

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5. Click on Uninstall the latest quality update option.

   

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6. Click on Uninstall the quality update button.

After you complete the steps, the update will be removed, and Windows 10 should start again normally.

How to skip the KB5001330 update on Windows 10

If your device is still on the previous update, you can pause automatic updates to avoid possible issues with the latest quality update.

To pause Windows 10 updates to bypass the KB5001330 patch, follow these steps:

1. Open settings.
2. Click on Update and security.
3. Click on Windows Update.

4. Click on Advanced options button.

   

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5. In the “Pause Updates” section, use the file Break up from the drop-down menu and select the last available date.

   

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After you complete the steps, Windows Update will temporarily disable system updates by the date specified in the setting.

Although it’s not recommended that you use a computer without maintenance and security updates, you can disable Windows Update by using the Editor and the local Group Policy registry.

In addition to the ability to pause updates, Microsoft also provides a tool to prevent automatic updates from being downloaded automatically. However, at the time of writing, the tool appears to be missing from the Microsoft support website.

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