{"id":167145,"date":"2025-10-09T06:10:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T10:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=167145"},"modified":"2026-01-05T16:10:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T21:10:59","slug":"unenroll-windows-insider-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/unenroll-windows-insider-program\/","title":{"rendered":"How to unenroll your PC from Windows 11 Insider Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To leave the Windows Insider Program, open <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Windows Update<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Windows Insider Program<\/strong>, click on <strong>&#8220;Stop getting preview builds,&#8221;<\/strong> and turn on the <strong>&#8220;Unenroll this device when the next version of Windows releases&#8221;<\/strong> toggle switch.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, you can use a clean installation or the recovery settings if you missed the grace period or the option is grayed out.<\/li>\n<li>These instructions apply to all releases of Windows 11, including version 25H2, 24H2, and 23H2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UPDATED 10\/9\/2025:<\/strong> On Windows 11, if you <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/install-windows-11-insider-preview-builds\/\">enroll your computer in the Windows Insider Program<\/a>, you have at least three ways to unenroll or leave the program, but the option you have to use will depend on the stage of the operating system&#8217;s development. Let me explain.<\/p>\n<p>The Windows Insider Program is an open software testing program designed by Microsoft to provide developers and enthusiasts with early access to features and changes the company is working on for the next version of the operating system, as well as for the current version.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>At the time of this writing, the latest development is <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11-25h2\">version 25H2 (or 2025 Update)<\/a> for Windows 11.<\/p>\n<p>The program includes four channels, including the Canary, Dev, Beta, and Release Preview, each previewing a different stage of development. The <strong>Canary Channel<\/strong> includes previews for the latest platform changes early in the development cycle. These builds can be unstable, lack comprehensive support, and are only recommended for highly technical users. The <strong>Dev Channel <\/strong>is also intended for advanced users, as this build will typically contain bugs and be unstable.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, the <strong>Beta Channel<\/strong> is for anyone who wants to test upcoming features or validate apps, and the <strong>Release Preview Channel<\/strong> usually offers the final build of the next version of <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a> before it is available to everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The only issue with the program is that opting out is not straightforward. Usually, as the development of a new version of the operating system\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">comes to an end, Microsoft notifies users through its\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.windows.com\/windows-insider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows Insider blog website<\/a> of a short period when it&#8217;s safe to remove the computer from the specific channels without reinstallation, preserving<\/span>\u00a0file settings and apps.<\/p>\n<p>If you miss the window period or want to unenroll immediately, you can perform a clean installation of the operating system. This option also involves restoring files from the backup, reinstalling apps, and reconfiguring settings.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you want to take a break from the program or need the computer for a different project, you have several ways to unenroll from the Windows Insider Program, even if you have installed a preview of the next Windows development.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I will teach you the steps to remove your laptop or desktop computer from the Windows Insider Program.<\/p>\n<p>These instructions apply to any release of Windows 11, including versions 25H2, 24H2, 23H2, 22H2, and 21H2.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#unenroll_insider_gracefully_windows11\">Unenroll from Windows 11 Insider Program without losing files<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#unenroll_insider_reinstallation_windows11\">Unenroll from Windows 11 Insider Program with reinstallation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#unenroll_insider_workaround_windows11\">Unenroll from Windows 11 Insider Program after installing another version<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"unenroll_insider_gracefully_windows11\">Unenroll from Windows 11 Insider Program without losing files<\/h2>\n<p>To gracefully opt out of the Windows Insider Program without losing your files or reinstalling, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Windows Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Windows Insider Program<\/strong> page.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Stop getting preview builds&#8221;<\/strong> setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Turn on the <strong>&#8220;Unenroll this device when the next version of Windows releases&#8221;<\/strong> toggle switch.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-181643\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/windows-11-insider-program-unenroll-option_.webp?resize=827%2C555&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Stop getting preview builds option\" width=\"827\" height=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/windows-11-insider-program-unenroll-option_.webp?w=1033&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1033w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/windows-11-insider-program-unenroll-option_.webp?resize=300%2C201&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/windows-11-insider-program-unenroll-option_.webp?resize=856%2C574&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 856w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/windows-11-insider-program-unenroll-option_.webp?resize=150%2C101&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the computer will continue to receive previews of Windows. However, when the final version arrives, the device will gracefully opt out of the program.<\/p>\n<p>At this point, the computer will have the final version of the operating system, and it will continue to receive updates as long as the new version is supported.<\/p>\n<p>If the option is grayed out and you have a computer enrolled in the Dev or Canary Channels, the only way to remove the device from the program is by using a clean installation.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"responsive-youtube-container\">\n        <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mvXOiTHR-iI?rel=0&showinfo=0\"\n            frameborder=\"0\"\n            allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n            allowfullscreen\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n        ><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"unenroll_insider_reinstallation_windows11\">Unenroll from Windows 11 Insider Program with reinstallation<\/h2>\n<p>If you missed the grace period to opt out of the program or the unenroll option is grayed out, you can remove the computer from the Insider Program by erasing the current setup and starting with a fresh installation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Warning:<\/strong> This process will delete everything on your computer. It&#8217;s recommended to <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/backup-windows-11-external-usb-drive\/\">create a backup<\/a> in case something goes wrong and you need to roll back. You have been warned.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>To perform a clean installation to unenroll your PC from the Insider Program, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/create-bootable-windows-11-usb-install-media\/\">Start the PC with the <strong>Windows 11 USB flash drive<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Press any key to continue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the installation language and format.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164827\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=718%2C562&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 setup language option\" width=\"718\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?w=718&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 718w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/language-option-windows-11-24h2-setup.webp?resize=150%2C117&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next\u00a0<\/strong>button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Choose the keyboard and input method.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164826\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=719%2C565&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 setup keyboard option\" width=\"719\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?w=719&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 719w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/keyboard-setup-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>&#8220;Install Windows 11&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164828\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=720%2C565&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Install Windows 11 24H2 option\" width=\"720\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=300%2C235&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/install-windows-11-24h2-setup-option.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Check the <strong>&#8220;I agree everything&#8221;<\/strong> option to confirm that this process will delete everything on the computer.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;I don&#8217;t have a product key&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164808\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"I don't have a product key\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-dont-have-product-key-option_result.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Quick note:<\/strong> The computer will activate automatically after reinstallation. If this is a new computer, you must provide a product key. You can always provide the <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/activate-windows-11\/\">product key to activate later through the Settings app<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the edition of &#8220;Windows 11&#8221; your license key activates (if applicable).<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164829\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Choose edition of Windows option\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-edition-windows-11-24h2.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Accept<\/strong> button<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select each partition\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">on the hard drive where you want to install Windows 11 25H2 and click the\u00a0<strong>Delete<\/strong> button. (Usually,\u00a0<\/span>&#8220;Drive 0&#8221; is the drive that contains all the installation files.)<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164809\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 partition setup\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-install-delete-partition_result.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the hard drive (Drive 0 Unallocated Space) to install the operating system.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164830\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=720%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Clean install Windows 11 24H2 on unallocated space\" width=\"720\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?w=720&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/choose-partition-clean-install-windows-11-setup.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-164807\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?resize=721%2C566&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 24H2 clean install\" width=\"721\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?w=721&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 721w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?resize=300%2C236&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/windows-11-24h2-clean-install_result.webp?resize=150%2C118&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Continue with the on-screen directions to complete the <strong>out-of-the-box experience (OOBE)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the computer will start with a fresh installation of Windows 11 from the Stable Channel.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>&#8220;Stable Channel&#8221;<\/strong> isn&#8217;t really a channel. It&#8217;s a way to refer to the official release of Windows that&#8217;s not in preview.<\/p>\n<p>You can also proceed with the clean installation using the ISO file, WinRE, or Media Creation Tool. My other guide <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/clean-install-windows-11\/\">explains these installation methods<\/a> in more detail.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"unenroll_insider_workaround_windows11\">Unenroll from Windows 11 Insider Program after installing another version\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>Alternatively, if you haven&#8217;t installed a <strong>second<\/strong> preview of the next version of Windows 11 and you don&#8217;t want to reinstall the operating system, you can use the recovery settings to roll back to the previous version and then use the &#8220;Windows Insider Settings&#8221; to gracefully opt out of the program.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To remove your computer from the Windows Insider Program even after installing the first preview of the next version, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <b>Settings<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>System<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Recovery<\/strong> page on the right side.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Go back<\/strong> button under the &#8220;Recovery options&#8221; section.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-181644\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/windows-11-recovery-rollback-option.webp?resize=827%2C396&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 rollback option\" width=\"827\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/windows-11-recovery-rollback-option.webp?w=969&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 969w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/windows-11-recovery-rollback-option.webp?resize=300%2C144&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/windows-11-recovery-rollback-option.webp?resize=150%2C72&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;No, thanks&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-181640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rollback-skip-updates-windows-11_.webp?resize=827%2C396&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Check for update before uninstall\" width=\"827\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rollback-skip-updates-windows-11_.webp?w=969&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 969w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rollback-skip-updates-windows-11_.webp?resize=300%2C144&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rollback-skip-updates-windows-11_.webp?resize=150%2C72&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-181641\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rollback-skip-updates-windows-11__.webp?resize=827%2C396&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 uninstall information\" width=\"827\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rollback-skip-updates-windows-11__.webp?w=969&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 969w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rollback-skip-updates-windows-11__.webp?resize=300%2C144&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/rollback-skip-updates-windows-11__.webp?resize=150%2C72&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Next<\/strong> button again.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-181642\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/uninstall-windows-11-new-version-password_.webp?resize=827%2C396&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Uninstall update password warning\" width=\"827\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/uninstall-windows-11-new-version-password_.webp?w=969&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 969w, 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