# Removing an update version

Remove an update version.

You must install the R2024-05 Studio monthly update or a later one manually to each Talend Studio to use this feature.

Information noteImportant:

You cannot remove an update version applied to your projects following this procedure.

To go back to an old version, you should reinstall and apply the previously installed patch.

## Before you begin

You have been assigned a role with the Software update permission to manage the update version, such as the Administrator or Administrative Use role.

## Procedure

1. From the menu, go to Settings > Software update.
2. Open the Studio Patch tab.
3. Click the Remove button next to the update version.

   ![Remove Studio update.](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/installation-guide-mac/Resources/images/tac-remove-studio-update.png)
4. In the dialog box, click Yes to confirm the removal of this update version.

   When removing a custom update version, its settings are deleted.