Microsoft Windows 11 comes with some unique features and a new interface that makes it feel more futuristic. When comparing Windows OS, you might miss your old life due to the missing functionality or bugs. If you are one of those users who would like to downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10, this article will tell you how.
It is easy to downgrade Windows 11 to a prior version with Microsoft. It happens because when you upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, Windows 11 keeps a copy of Windows 10 on your computer for 10 days so that you can revert back to it. There may be a need to reinstall several apps and programs after downgrading your Windows.
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What are the requirements to revert back to Windows10 from Windows11
The following are the prerequisites for downgrading from Windows 11 to Windows 10:
- Windows 10 can only be reverted back within 10 days after an upgrade.
- The old folder and other necessary files should still be on your computer from previous Windows versions.
Note: You will be unable to return to Windows 10 if the above prerequisites are not met. In such a situation, you’ll have to reinstall Windows 10 from scratch.
How to downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10
It’s easy to switch back to Windows 10 if you don’t like Windows 11 after trying it. If this method works, make sure it has not been more than 10 days since you installed it. Take the following steps:
- Right-click on Start and select Settings.
- Select System > Recovery.
- Under Recovery options, click the Go back button.
- Select the reason why you are uninstalling Windows 11 and then click Next.
- Next, click on the No, thanks button.
- Select the Next button.
- Again click on Next.
- Click the Go back to Windows 10.
After you perform the above steps, Windows 11 will be removed, and your files, settings, and apps will be returned to Windows 10.
How to revert from Windows 11 to Windows 10 after 10 days
The solution we detailed above will not work if you upgraded to Windows 11 more than 10 days ago. To get back to Windows 10, you’ll have to do a clean install of the operating system. Make a backup of your documents beforehand because this will destroy everything on your PC and start afresh. Take the following steps:
- Navigate to the Windows Download Page.
- Under Create Window 10 Installation Media, select Download Now.
- Once a file has been downloaded, open it.
- Click Yes when UAC appears on the screen.
- If you agree with the Terms and Conditions, click Accept.
- For a few seconds, you will see the Getting ready screen.
- On the next screen, select Upgrade this PC now, then click Next.
- You are now downloading the most recent version of Windows 10.
- To complete your download, click Next, then Accept on the next screen.
- When the Choose what to keep screen appears, select Nothing, then click Next.
- You have now reached the Ready to Install page. Click on the Install button to begin the installation process.
Once the process is complete, proceed as if it were your first time using the system. The process shouldn’t take long, and you’ll have the most current version of Windows 10 shortly after that.
