Rolling back updates

Using the rollback feature in the Uninstall Packages wizard, you can remove an update to a package, reverting to a previous version.
During the rollback process, Installation Manager must access resources from the earlier version of the package. If you installed the product from a repository, you must have the listed in your Preferences (File > Preferences > Repository) the repository from which you installed the previous version of the product. If you installed the product from CDs or other media, they must be available when you use the rollback feature.

Use the rollback feature if you have applied an update to a product package, and decide later that you want to remove the update and revert to the earlier version of the product. When you use the rollback feature, the Installation Manager uninstalls the updated resources, and reinstalls the resources from the previous version. You can only roll back one version level at a time.

To roll back an updated package, complete the following steps:

  1. On the Start page, click Uninstall Packages to start the Uninstall wizard.
  2. From the Installation Packages list, select the package that you want to roll back.
  3. The Roll Back Packages dialog opens.
  4. Click Yes to roll back the package to the previous version. Click No to uninstall the product package completely.
  5. Complete the wizard according to the on-screen instructions.

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