In this guide, we explain the right way to rollback or downgrade from Windows 11 to the previous build version of Windows 10.
Windows 11 is now available publicly in the form of Insider Builds and you may get a copy of this by becoming an insider. Though the new features and UI improvements are more than enough to go for it, the latest build i.e. 22000.51 is not up to mark. As we all know, this is the first build of Windows 11, many more features and changes will continue to come as this operating system becomes more stable.
So, if you are not satisfied with the new OS or this starts behaving mischievously, you must rollback or downgrade from Windows 11 to the previous build version of Windows 10. Just make sure to complete the recovery within 10 days from the date of its installation. This is important because, after a time period of 10 days, you simply lose the access to Windows.old folder. This folder contains all the information related to when you install the new OS, previous settings, and others.
How to Go back to Windows 10 from Upgraded Windows 11
If you are not satisfied with Windows 11 OS and want to downgrade to the previous Build version of Windows 10, apply these steps –
- First of all, press Win + I to start the Settings app.
- Select Windows Update on the left pane then click Advanced options on the right panel.
- Go to the Recovery option under the “Additional options” section.
- Here, you will find an option to go back to the previous version of Windows. Well, click Go back.
- If you are not connected to a power supply, better connect to one as you can’t go back on battery power alone.
- After connecting to a power supply, the system will ask for a reason – “Why are you going back?”.
- Select whichever option suits you the most and hit Next.
- On the Check for updates, click No thanks.
- The system will earn you about a few things, make sure to read them properly.
- To avoid being locked out, ensure that you know the password of your Microsoft account.
- In the end, hit “Go back to an earlier build”.
- This whole recovery process may take 20-30 minutes, so wait patiently. During this time, your PC may restart several times, so you need not worry.
When Windows 11 downgrade completes, your PC will automatically boot into Windows 10.
I hope this article was useful and you successfully rollback or downgrade from Windows 11 to your previous build version of Windows 10.
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