Do This After Every Windows Update

[@Britec09]

Please leave a comment and drop a LIKE, it really does help.

[@user-qy9tf2im7f]

Be sure to run Cmd prompt as Admin. Worked like a cham. Did the update about 5 days ago, everything stable, but nice knowing I have an extended period to rollback. After 60 days Windows 11 will automatically delete the Windows Old Folder. If all is well after 60 days will delete my 21H Image backup and create a new backup Image of the 22H Install. Thanks for all your hard work and tips. Always spot on!

[@Britec09]

Yes, you got to run it as administrator

[@iknowyounot88]

This is so important! I just updated so I definitely need to extend it. Thanks for the reminder!

[@Britec09]

You're so welcome!

[@JediBuddhist]

Thank you. And a very happy Sunday to everyone on the channel. 🌸 🙏

[@Britec09]

Same to you!

[@ashwanibhola3766]

Regarding Window ISOs, you CAN generate an ISO for your specific build. If you search online for ""uup dump" you can find some guides on how to use it. It's basically a site that generates a script for you, which you run locally to download officially available windows components to build the ISO. I had an issue with a Win 11 PC that had a broken windows update, and wanted to "repair" my installation using an official ISO. The problem was that my Win 11 build was _newer_ than what Windows Media Creation Tool was providing, so it wouldn't let me "keep personal files" during the repair. With "uup dump" I was able to build an ISO for my specific build and successfully repair my install and keep personal files. (reposting this comment since the original one had a link and was possibly flagged)

[@Britec09]

UUP Dump is a place to get any version

[@mikaelbiilmann6826]

So glad they brought back see-through folders. Have yet to check if Search can search again on file extentions. Search has been broken since 2018-ish.

[@Britec09]

Yeah, I like them as well

[@Loongstreet]

Great video. Windows 11. An operating system made for the benefit of Microsoft and not the end-user. As time goes on it seems to get more problematic/troublesome all the time. It’s harder to use with more bells and whistles which I don’t use at all.

[@silentios7336]

I agree, it has been going downhill with windows since XP. It has just become an absolute mess of a Bloatware OS. 90% of the crap they add is completely useless anyway and is added to be able to spy on you.

[@CattopyTheWeb]

Perfect timing I was about to upgrade to win 11 to test it and now I will have extra time. Excellent

[@Britec09]

You're welcome!

[@OverlandOne]

I rolled back my windows 11 Pro update yesterday as it caused some issues I am still sorting out. Now, today, I got a notice from windows that it is going to auto update my system...again. I paused my updates but, it only let me do it for 3 days I think it was. WTF? I do not want this update and had to roll back once already. I do NOT like not having control over my own computers!

[@jossmaxwell00]

Much appreciated Bri, All done and extended to 60 days thank you.

[@Britec09]

Fantastic!

[@neilgb14]

I always have a known working version of Windows backed up using Acronis. Can always restore to previous installation with no time limits.

[@Britec09]

Perfect, wish everyone else was like that, but they are not.

[@NonLegitNation2]

i'm glad a saw this. I just updated to 22H2 3 days ago and since then have noticed some lag issues within windows along with windows just plain not recognizing my printer and having to uninstall then reinstall my printer drivers, also resetting all my default apps to default. I'm definitely doing this.

[@TrondBørgeKrokli]

Thanks for the registry tip, I did get the "Error: 1168 / Element not found." message when using the Get-OSUninstallWindow command, due to that missing registry value.

[@DonzLockz]

I updated last night but I'll definitely be doing this. Thanks!👍🤓

[@Britec09]

No problem

[@grantchallinor5263]

Thanks Brian. How to protect your PC before the next update would be a great follow-up post)) I've just got my laptop running buttery-smooth again after the September update.... but now October's "patch Tuesday" is just around the corner - ready to throw a spanner in the works again........

[@Britec09]

Great suggestion!

[@pc-doctor1416]

I agree with comment below, create a disk image of Drive C before upgrading. Conversely you could always keep a ISO of 22H1 so you if you need to do a fresh installed you have the earlier image.

[@Lvl90Shadowknight]

Sometimes a fresh install can fix issues too, there can be hidden issues from all the accumulated updates, I've experienced it more than once. Just be aware.

[@SteveBufz]

Hey can you please answere my question i bought a amd rx 460 gpu this day the seller told me to replace the thermal paste since it wasnt used for 3months but I didn't listen the card didn't work properly and was not giving proper display I tested funmark to test the gpu didn't notice the temperatures after intense testing it showed black screen but the computer was on I was very worried I asked the seller he said it was thermal compound issue I changed it from my computer shop they tested it for 30mins using funmark and other stuff the temperatures were 76 max I live in a country were temperatures are very hot but it is mid October so the temperatures here are max 32 or 33c the temperature didn't rose up directly it rose up little by little and was lock to 76 and 75c should I buy this gpu or leave it

[@rezaahmmadi6800]

Why an slightly auto selection on edge browser sometimes happenes when you press settings that happened in this video at 1:24 ... In my laptop that happens too i dont know why that happens

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

What's to stop someone to keep running the command prior to the rollback time, keeping the rollback image indefinitely?

[@Britec09]

Once 60 days has elapsed, you cannot add any more time. 60 days is the maximum

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

Personally every major Windows update, I run disk cleanup and purge everything. Never had any issues on my or thousands of client machines. I've seen client initiated rollback fail too many times and then I'm called to clean up the mess or figure out why it failed. I have seen it work flawlessly though. Not moving to Windows 11 until the program menu is configurable. My way of working is technical and quick, not flowery and slow.

[@Britec09]

Maybe you're one of the lucky ones

[@SpaceCadet4Jesus]

@@Britec09 I meant to say, I never had any issues due to a Windows update whereby I had to rollback to a prior version, that includes Windows 8. I didn't buy into Windows 8 until it was Windows 8.1 so I saved myself grief. As a safety measure, I don't recommend users (or myself) to upgrade to the next major version until one year has passed. There's no hurry and alot of potential trouble to miss. I'm not lucky, just prudent.

[@TheKnightsShield]

If you have to do that after EVERY update, then it might be useful and a bit of a time saver to create a .bat file that'll execute the command whenever it is launched, so that you only have to load it and it does the whole process for you without you having to type anything. 😉👍

[@rickmasseur2008]

Yep. Just run as administrator and you're good to go.

[@kensmith5694]

This yet another thing that shows that you really should keep all your own data on a different partition from the Windows OS and image as a backup. Ideally, you would also like to be able to backup and restore the partition with Windows on it too but that is very hard to do. On every update there is always the risk that Windows will be so broken you can't even run it well enough to roll it back. You need to have alternative media you can boot from.

[@mikebaker2927]

Whenever a new update comes out, I use the media creation tool to download the iso and save it somewhere so I have the current and previous versions in case I need to reinstall a previous OS version.

[@Britec09]

Thanks for the tip Mike

[@mikebaker2927]

@@Britec09 my pleasure. Keep up the good work

[@Britec09]

Cheers, will do.

[@lesbaker1048]

Done. Thanks Brian. I calculate that I had already used 8 or 9 of the 10 days. I have not experienced any problems yet but peace of mind that I now how more time just in case. That's strange that MS reduce the time to 10 days but don't offer the previous download for those that are experiencing problems.

[@Britec09]

Glad I could help

[@prettybirdbeenlpeacock6592]

Excellent as usual. Great info to store away in the back of my mind.

[@Britec09]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@nexus3180]

I create an system image, monthly and update image BEFORE any major update. Always keep a copy of the iso file and never keep personal files on the same partition as Windows. Didn't know about extending the roll back period though.

[@guyunknown9123]

The major Changes in 22H2 was new Task Manager and Volume/Brightness slider at the bottom of the screen.... Some materialistic UI there

[@wibie4Life]

Got this error: Error: 1168 Element not found. The DISM log file can be found at C:\WINDOWS\Logs\DISM\dism.log ------- Will the new reg entry really work?

[@greenonline5469]

Fortunately for years I've been using the Media Creation Tool and downloading the latest Windows ISO to the point I have Windows 10 1507 up to 21H2 (no versions missed) and of course both releases of Windows 11 saved. Theoretically I could go back to any version of Windows 10/11 ever released if I wanted (hardware support permitting) and although I would never do this I do feel sorry for those who wish they could but can't.

[@Britec09]

Good for you. It's always best to have a backup plan

[@CoolDudeClem]

I don't bother updating ... anything. Last time when I updated my drivers, it screwed a whole bunch of other stuff up.

[@charleshines8523]

Even if you miss the ten day window there is nothing to stop you from wiping the drive and reinstalling WIndows 10. You might even get rid of some factory bloatware too.

[@jimzielinski946]

Thanks, I'll definitely use this tip. I normally do complete image backups using Acronis about once a month and before any major update. I always keep copies of important data on external media. Instead of rolling back, can I just reimage my laptop to the last backup? Would this cause any problems with my Microsoft account?

[@Britec09]

You're welcome!

[@thelastlivingdodo3382]

Guys I need help with my taskbar. My taskbar in windows 10 always get frozen and I have to restart the file explorer in task Manger, is there any premently solution?

[@francoisdubois80]

I never new this command - great stuff!!

[@Britec09]

Glad I could help

[@benjaminlegros611]

Thanks for the refresher 👍

[@Britec09]

No problem 👍

[@davecope3322]

Thanks Brian. But, if I am (say) 3 days into my rollback window, do I extend by 60 or by 57?

[@Britec09]

60 days

[@jezeski2011]

What about typing something longer than 60, such as 120 or even 365? I'm just curious if it would even let you, much less if it would work.

[@Britec09]

Nope, 60 days max

[@Somedei]

If some new OS were to be created I would suggest to have multiple safety images similar to a Raid system.

[@ObsidianMercian]

Helpful video, thanks! You always have great music on the 'thanks for watching' screen, what is it?

[@Britec09]

What at the end?

[@ObsidianMercian]

@@Britec09 yes, the reggae / elevator music. It's quirky but fun!

[@Britec09]

its free to use in KZbin studio

[@ObsidianMercian]

@@Britec09 thanks. They make a great ending to your videos. Quite unique amongst tech KZbinrs!

[@KelticLad]

nice video...!😀

[@Britec09]

Thanks 😀

[@PaulSmith-pl7fo]

Hi Brian. How does "Roll back" differ from creating and recalling a restore point?

[@Britec09]

restore point is different

[@PaulSmith-pl7fo]

@@Britec09 So, just set a restore point before the update and go back to it if you don't like the update!

[@BillyAu]

@@PaulSmith-pl7fo No

[@PaulSmith-pl7fo]

@@BillyAu Why not?

[@beerkegbob6952]

Can we still use Restore to go back if we create a restore point before updating?

[@Britec09]

You can use system restore snap shot

[@colinrance5823]

Very helpful thanks Brian

[@Britec09]

Thank you

[@AstrocatOriginal]

Got to love how Windows re-enables services you specifically disabled with a forced update that I didn't want or need. Oh and reinstalls Edge browser and Cortana that usually no one wants

[@happycamper2877]

When I punch in the command I get an error 87 option unknown...??? Any Idea's I would like to have the 60 days...Thank you...

[@alank616]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge , I enjoyed your presentation and I appreciate your time .

[@tonymalach1804]

Not working on win 10 ver 21h2. Dism error code 1168

[@Britec09]

You can extend on Windows 10

[@Britec09]

navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup on the right hand pane, look for "UninstallWindow" if its not there, create New > DWORD (32-bit) Value and call it UninstallWindow change value to 60 on decimal

[@tonymalach1804]

Brian, Thank You for all the extra time and effort put into replying to all of us re this matter, most appreciated.

[@LifeByKpop]

Very nice! Thanks Brian.

[@Britec09]

You are welcome!

[@shsechas]

Thank you for this tip. If you can't go back to a previous MS creation tool as it always keeps the latest updates for a fresh install. Can we make a folder and start keeping a creation tool stored every time windows makes this kind of upgrade or update. Just date and name the sub folders. This way we have a option as to what new version we want to fresh install.

[@Britec09]

Just keep your old ISO files

[@shsechas]

@@Britec09 Thanks. I didn't even think about that. Whew! Really like your channel and thank you for replying.

[@Britec09]

You're welcome

[@shamrockisland]

Love your videos. Have you covered the whole subject of win 11 on old systems, and if you can get updates ?

[@PMaillet]

I have had big problems after almost every Windows 11 update. Finally, before pulling all my hair out, I decided to stop all future updates. But I'm hovering between that and maybe doing a total fresh install. A pain because I have it all customized but it's hard to live with it as it is.

[@Britec09]

Always hold off from updating right away

[@tonywise198]

I always keep an image going back a few generations, data backup, and ISOs going back at least 3 versions. A bit over-the-top, but it has saved my bacon a good few times in the past. Nothing worse than a glitch after the "roll-back" date has passed, even 60 days!

[@Britec09]

Yeah it's always good to keep old iso

[@Britec09]

Yeah it's always good to keep old iso

[@justpcfunboy]

hello a greeting from Italy please explain to me if I don't want to go back I can delete the windows old folder?Thank You very much for helps.🤗🤗🤗

[@cyberagent009]

What's the max value for the command. Will it be overwritten when doing the next update? How to stop preview updates from being downloaded and installed. I know you can do this using group policy, windows updates for business section, but still when a user inadvertently downloads the preview updates.

[@mihaipetrescu7231]

The first command on where you can see the rollback time is actually DISM.exe /Online /Get-OSUninstallWindow. You mistyped at the first command in the description of the video by putting "Set" instead of "Get" (yes ik u mentioned it in the video too,but thats for those who maybe do not necessarily watch the video

[@Poseidon6363]

I am getting"Element not found" error 1168

[@criptonide]

@@Poseidon6363 Same

[@Britec09]

Updated, thanks

[@criptonide]

@@Britec09 I am still getting "Error: 1168. Element not found". Any solutions?

[@Britec09]

navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup on the right hand pane, look for "UninstallWindow" if its not there, create New > DWORD (32-bit) Value and call it UninstallWindow change value to 60 on decimal

[@NisseHult101]

The "DISM /Online /Get-OSUninstallWindow" command is not working in Windows 10 21H2. It gives "Error: 1168" and then says it cannot find the element. From which Windows-version does it work? Edit: This is apparently due to not having done an update or there not being any previous version stored at the moment.

[@carlingtonme]

If you did a fresh install wouldn't you have the 10 days to roll back,again??

[@Britec09]

There would be nothing to rollback to on a fresh install?

[@ramihwaked]

i really apreciate your help with dowloanding this software

[@johngoard8272]

Nice one Brian I might even give 22H2 a go now after adding that go back feature you described. Having said that you did mention you do not want 22H2 so do you have a date in mind when you will install the new version? Now Brian as an edit I have just typed in that DISM command line and am getting error codes ie. 1168 Element not found? So do I have to update to 22H2 before I can enter that command?

[@Britec09]

navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup on the right hand pane, look for "UninstallWindow" if its not there, create New > DWORD (32-bit) Value and call it UninstallWindow change value to 60 on decimal

[@johngoard8272]

@@Britec09 Ok Brian thanks I will try that.

[@johngoard8272]

Brian have done that but noticed there is a key that reads UninstallSourceVersion I take it that it refers to the original Windows 10 version I upgraded from?

[@peterlutz7191]

Question: If you do a roll back, will it be an actual and complete roll back with everything functioning as it did before updating to win 11? I love how they admit some things won't work with win 11, so..why the hell bother with it?

[@DidYouReadEULA]

Another jewel, thank you!!!!!!

[@Britec09]

You are so welcome!

[@robertpeterwhite7581]

Great info. Thanks Britec09 for this👍👍

[@Sirlarrythecat]

Once again a very informative video and one that will come in very useful thank you so much Brian

[@Britec09]

Glad it was helpful!

[@skellattarr1]

Hi Brian, another nice video I put the cmd's in my handy place where I keep all the others cmd's I learn from you thanks

[@Britec09]

You're welcome!

[@NonLegitNation2]

on another note how did you get the weather icon on your taskbar? I have the weather widget activated and right now it just shows the temperature overlayed over the sun, but I like how yours looks better

[@Britec09]

It's a widget in Windows 11

[@ezyrhino]

Is it possible to run the command again to increase the time to 60 days when it dwindles down to 1 day left to increase it again?

[@Britec09]

No, it's a maximum of 60 days

[@chrome2175]

latest version of windows has sent me crazy , from taskbar not showing to nothing seems to work anymore grrrr been looking at a few vids on the fix but i always hit a problem . ms setting keeps coming up with an error . new laptop feals like window 3.1 after a update

[@router5840]

Great video Bri I now have 60 days.

[@Britec09]

You're welcome!

[@welshtony1]

Should be a tick box on the update or even better not take this away in the 1st place

[@Britec09]

I agree

[@carlingtonme]

I JUST updated (Win 10) the go back is greyed out b/cc its been too long since my last update :(

[@petebest22]

Thanks Brian, very useful information 😊👍

[@Britec09]

No problem

[@mustang1362]

Hi Britec i updated to 22H2 early and have not had a problem so far it is running flawlessly keep up the great work.

[@ivo3598]

True only event wiever is full of LSA errors since 22H2 but they dont cause anything i heared fresh install of W11 will fix that...i getted those after going 22H2 but its not causing anything

[@galenklassen8634]

Fascinating video as usual

[@superbaggio87]

Very helpful, but to be honest I haven't updated my windows pc since 2020 cuz in the past had some bad experience with updating my os and lost some important data, and im also try to avoid bugs and important features that sometimes Microsoft decides to remove

[@Britec09]

Yeah, I would not update yet. Wait a while

[@nisaliyana6757]

OMG, it really worked. Thank you so much!!

[@Britec09]

You're welcome

[@Shivaho]

I Keep Getting Error: 1168 Element Not Found After Running that Command

[@aaronletchford]

I do not do an update every time I get the blue update screen I force my computer off, as I have turned my updates off but Windows still enforce there update,s

[@johnsenchak1428]

Sounds like you are back to normal. I believe that you can do that with a register tweak

[@georgemariano2926]

Every time I type in the first command, either way I get Error 87, second command Error 1168.

[@Britec09]

Just use the second command

[@georgemariano2926]

Thank you for the answer Brian. This is the first time your cmd prompts have not worked. I have tried both the Get and Set commands both with the DISM and DISM.exe. With the Get command I get error 87. With the Set command I get error 1168. Thank you for your time. Watch you all the time, you give out great info 👍.

[@peterwolfik5827]

@@Britec09 same here, doesn’t matter which of the two commands I use, I get those errors. It says DISM log file can not be found, but it is for sure there where it should be

[@peterwolfik5827]

Hold on, after several restarts of my laptop (6 or 7 times) it now worked like a charm. Thanks for this

[@Britec09]

navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup on the right hand pane, look for "UninstallWindow" if its not there, create New > DWORD (32-bit) Value and call it UninstallWindow change value to 60 on decimal

[@henriklarsen1504]

Tak!

[@Britec09]

Thanks for the donation 👍

[@doctorkj5640]

Maybe you haven’t heard about it, but there is something called system image and bunch of good and cheap software packages can do just that. 🙂

[@brianh.4185]

Weird. I cannot even get the first command to show me the uninstall days. I get an Error 1168. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Chris-tf7gi]

LOL. At 2:22 your Windows 11 feels it important to tell you it is "world octopus day." Have to say, I didn't know! Anyway, thanks for the tip.

[@degagnemarc]

Hmmmm..... wondering after changing to 60 days and there is an update within the 60 days, if this can revert to 10 days because of the update and I guess you loose the opportunity to roll back to the version you preferred.

[@WorldHayes-VR]

Is Windows 11 go for Virtual Reality? Oculus Quest 2?

[@MyKharli]

Since windows XP i have never had any problems updating or viruses or malware even using completely unsafe pw , am i lucky or what ? My only problems were with norton and other so called `av` so now only use defender . All the programs i use say make sure you use the latest updates ?

[@gazmix589]

Hi Brian are there still issues with Feature Update to Windows 10, Version 22H2? many thanks, Regards

[@traBylliB]

Can I choose any number, such as 30 or 45?

[@SirChaosS]

i have not yet updated to win 11. (still on 10 --21h2) and I will not be updating, until absolutely positively necessary. i do have a question though, using this command could extend the time beyond 60 days? or if not, could you keep repeating this command every 59 days to basically have infinite rollback capabiities?

[@TomCee53]

Great video. Thanks for the info, and all of the comments. Fortunately we have options, even the option of no computer or phone. 😂 FYI, if you try to set more than 60, it just ignores without error message. Has anyone tried to set after a few days? And does it still go to 60?

[@blackrose7763]

When I upgraded to Windows 11 they told me I have 90 days to go back to Windows 10. Half a month ago they installed Windows 11 22H2. When I wanted to go back, which should be possible, cause I am within the 90 day period I noticed, that it isn't possible anymore. So I am waiting at the moment, that the laptop my company gave me will be fully set up and switching my personal laptop to linux. That was a huge fu from Microsoft to me.

[@jltb5283]

Thanks - good info!

[@Britec09]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CoookingWithGrandpa]

Nice, Very helpful

[@igavinwood]

Love what you do but couldn't get this to work for me. Windows 10 v21H2 Wished I knew about this before (if I could get it to work) as Windows is now annoying me with a consistent blue screen "Getting Started"on every restart. If it wasn't for games I'd drop Windows in the bin where it belongs.

[@Britec09]

You can't extend once 10 days have passed.

[@shaunnathanson6905]

Thanks Bru it's best we keep our old iso flies!!!

[@Britec09]

Yes sir

[@makkenai]

Hello, i really like your video's i just have a little request, i am blind and could not figure out what you typed i know sighted people can see this on their screen. It would be nice if short commands like this would be spoken. Its those really small things that can make such a differnce. I just bought a brandnew pc wihtout a screen cause i dont need it, unfortunately its not ossible to set up narrator until some settings have been set. I understood that narrator would start up brandnew out of the box just like voice over on an apple device but taht doesnt seem so. I now have a monitor cable on the way and will need help of a sighted person to just cick / skip throuhg the first screens til narrator option is available and thats it .. till that time i just sit here waiting .. lol :) i wish those easy to fix things would just be sroted out sometimes thanks for reading mak

[@jaseandg5928]

This didn't work for me tried to update my windows 11 to 22H2 now it doesn't connect to my remote desktop which is very important for me cause it's needed for my job, luckily I was able to bring it back to original version.

[@Britec09]

navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup on the right hand pane, look for "UninstallWindow" if its not there, create New > DWORD (32-bit) Value and call it UninstallWindow change value to 60 on decimal

[@Ratchet_effect]

Brian! I thought it was me at first but it seems not. You're voice-audio sounds erm, erm like' Normal You! your missing the bassy vocals did your Mic fail? Thanks for the UN-install Windows/rollback reminder. Hey! thinking about it, now maybe a good time, for some Mic reviews 👍🖖

[@Britec09]

Having decorating done in the office, so using different gear, ie crap mic

[@simmsimma6437]

l tried it and i'm getting Error: 1168 Element not found.