There are plenty of reasons to get the May update, so it’s no surprise if you’ve already updated the software on your device. However, while it was meant to iron out many of the bugs that have plagued Windows 10 in recent months, the May update has caused plenty more. Indeed, at the time of writing there are nine issues known to Microsoft, many of which date back to the software’s initial 27 May release date. Many users will be able to upgrade without issues, but if the update has done your device more harm than good there is a way to revert back to the previous version.
How to uninstall the Windows 10 May update
While there are other workarounds, for this tutorial to work you’ll need to have installed the update within the last 10 days. Windows 10 has a built-in feature that allows you to ‘roll back’ to the previous version, but after a week and a half the option is disabled. This older version is likely to be the November 2019 update, so it will avoid many of the problems associated with more recent versions.
How to uninstall the Windows 10 May update in recovery mode
However, you may be in a situation where you can’t access the settings menu. Perhaps you’re seeing a blue screen, or maybe your device won’t turn on at all. Under these circumstances, you’ll need to use recovery mode. Want to know more? Check out our guide to the Windows 10 May 2020 update. As the resident expert on Windows, Senior Staff Writer Anyron’s main focus is PCs and laptops. Much of the rest of his time is split between smartphones, tablets and audio, with a particular focus on Android devices.
