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JohnCoool:
Is there a way to uninstall all updates in an easy way?

Then I will do a new update. It will overwrite many system files...

Boggin:
A repair install will remove all existing updates and during the process you get the option for them to be auto reinstalled, or you can do it manually with a check for updates after the repair install has completed.

JohnCoool:
Oh ok...

I have not done a repair since windows XP.

Is it the same? Does it require to go through the entire installation?

Will it create a 2nd windows on the same drive?

What are the risks?

Does it need another Windows key? This one was built into it...

Boggin:
I think Win 8.1 will digitally activate, but create a system image first as a fall back.

With Win 10 I open Windows/File Explorer - click on This PC (it may just be listed as Computer in Win 8.1) - insert the install media and double click on its drive.

This will start the process when using a DVD but will open to its files when using an USB where you would then double click on setup Application.

I don't know how long it will take on Win 8.1 but on Win 10 with it auto installing the updates, it takes 3 - 4hrs.

This cmd will clean out obsolete updates from the WinSxS folder if Windows hasn't already done that but it will leave current ones intact.

dism /online /cleanup-image /startcomponentcleanup

At least it does on Win 10, but I think the repair install is the way to go.

Depending upon what you have installed as tweaks on your machine, hopefully it won't see those as installed programs and bring your system back to pristine.

Failing that, you'd probably be looking at a Refresh.

JohnCoool:
Thanks...

I will see if I will need it after all...

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