Windows 11 has everything for tech enthusiasts interested in installing it and playing around for a while. However, the lack of proper support and issues with the delivery system make it difficult to like. On the other hand, Windows 10 is what a stable operating system should look and operate like. It's been a long time since Windows 10 came out and has matured well. Just prior to the release of Windows 11, Windows 10 was running on nearly 80% of all active PCs worldwide. Although Windows 10 now only receives annual updates, it's still a solid operating system for everyday use. Today, we'll explore how to downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10 if you're experiencing any issues with the previous version.
How to Downgrade/Roll Back from Windows 11 to Windows 10
Windows 11 is still evolving and becoming more stable as we speak. But to be considered a daily driver, it's worth noting that Windows 11 is still in its infancy. There are two ways you can downgrade to an older version of Windows 11. Windows 10It's worth noting that this option is only available for those who recently upgraded to Windows 11, as Windows deletes old installation files 10 days after the upgrade.
Method 1: Use Windows Recovery Settings
If you recently installed Windows 11, and it hasn't been more than 10 days, you can go back to Windows 10 by Recovery SettingsFollowing these steps will help you restore Windows 10 from Windows 11 without losing your files or most of your settings. However, you may need to reinstall your apps. You can upgrade to Windows 11 at a later date when the operating system gains more stability.
1. Press the keys Windows + I Together to open Settings.
2. In section the system , scroll and tap recovery , as shown.
3. Click the button Back For the previous version of Windows, select the option under Recovery Options as shown below.
Note: The button is grayed out because the system upgrade period has exceeded the 10-day mark.
4. In the Revert to Previous Build dialog box, select Reason for the decline And click next one.
5. Click not Thank you, on the next screen it asks if you would like to Check for updates? Or not.
6. Click next one.
7. Click the button back To a previous creation.
Method 2: Use the Windows installation media tool
If you've already exceeded the 10-day limit, you can still roll back to Windows 10, but at the expense of your files and data. You can use the Windows XNUMX installation media tool to perform a rollback, but you'll need to do so by wiping your drives. Therefore, it's recommended that you make a full data backup of your files before performing the following steps:
1. Download installation media tool Windows 10.
2. Then press the keys Windows + E Together to open File Explorer open exe file which has been downloaded.
3. Click "Yeah" In the User Account Control prompt.
4. In the Windows 10 Setup window, click "Acceptance" To accept applicable notices and license terms, as described.
5. Here, select the option Upgrade this PC now and click the . button "the following" , As shown below.
6. Let the tool download. Latest version From Windows 10, click "the following". Then click Accept.
7. Now on the next screen choose what you want to keep, and select nothing , and click next one.
8. Finally, tap "Installations" To start installing Windows 10.
We hope this article helped you understand how to downgrade/roll back from Windows 11 to Windows 10. We'd love to hear from you in the comments section below regarding your suggestions and queries.
