# Uninstalling Windows Components Using Endpoint Central-Software Uninstallation How To

## How to uninstall updates in Windows XP/2003 and Windows 7 using Software Deployment?

This document provides you with the steps required to uninstall updates that are installed in Windows XP/2003/Windows 7 Server using Software Deployment.

### Steps to Deploy

To uninstall the Windows updates from systems running Windows XP/2003/Windows 7, follow the steps given below:

1. Click the **Software Deployment** tab.
2. Click **Add Package**.
3. Select the **MSIEXEC/EXE/ISS/Command** option.
4. Enter *Uninstalling Windows updates* as the application name.
5. Enter the following command in the **Uninstallation Command with Switches/Arguments** field:

   For computers running Windows XP/Windows Server 2003, use the command specified below:

   ```
   %windir%\$NtUninstallKB#######$\spuninst\spuninst.exe /quiet /passive /norestart
   ```

   For computers running Windows XP/Windows 7, use the command specified below:

   ```
   %windir%\system32\wusa.exe /uninstall /kb:####### /quiet /norestart
   ```

   **Note:** `kb#####` refers to the KB number.

6. Click **Add Package**.
7. Select the package you created.
8. In the **Actions** column, click the **Install/Uninstall Software** icon.
9. Enter a name and description for the configuration.
10. Select the following:
    - Installer type: EXE
    - EXE package name
    - Operation type: Uninstall
11. Make the required deployment settings.
12. Select the required client systems using the **Define Target** option.
13. Click **Deploy**.

You have successfully uninstalled Windows updates on Windows XP/2003/Windows 7.