How to Rollback or Downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10? | Step by Step Guide to Go Back to Windows 10 from Windows 11

The windows 11 operating system is the newest launch by Microsoft in their line of operating systems. It is said to have upgraded and improved from the Windows 10 version in several aspects like display, design, performance, and speed.

This new operating system is now publicly available as Insider Builds and you can get a copy of it by becoming an Insider. Even though the new features and UI improvements tend to catch the eye of many users making them migrate to the new operating system, the latest build ie. 22000.51 is not up to mark. This is the first build of Windows 11 therefore, many more features and changes will continue to come as this operating system will become more stable.

• Thinking of Rolling back to Windows 10?
• How to Downgrade Windows 11 to Windows 10?
• How to Revert Back to Windows 10 from the Windows 11?

Thinking of Rolling back to Windows 10?

In case you are not satisfied with the new operating system or just prefer the old Windows 10 you can roll back or downgrade from Windows 11 to the previous build version of the Windows 10 operating system. You just have to make sure that it completes the recovery within 10 days from the date of its installation. This is important because after the time period of 10 days is over, you will lose access to the windows old folder.

This article will help you solve your questions regarding how you can roll back or downgrade from Windows 11 to the previous build Windows 10. That too by using the right and efficient method.

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How to Downgrade Windows 11 to Windows 10?

How to Revert Back to Windows 10 from the Windows 11?

This is an extremely important folder as it contains all the information related to when you installed the new operating system, previous settings, and other such information.

Any user can switch back or downgrade to the previous build version of Windows 10 in case you are not satisfied with the new Windows 11 operating system. You can follow the steps to switch back:

• Click on the ( Win + I ) keys to open the settings tab
• Under the left pane, select the Windows 11 update option
• Then proceed to select the ‘advanced options’ button present on the right panel.
• Select the recovery option which you will find under the ‘Additional Options’ section.
• On this tab, you will then find an option to switch back to the previous version of Windows. So you can click the ‘go back’ option.
• In case you are not connected to a power supply, it is recommended to connect to one. It is because you cannot switch back on the battery power alone.
• Once you have connected to a power supply, the system will require you to state the reason. Saying why you want to switch back with a message like “Why are you Switching Back?”
• You can select any option according to you and then click on the Next button
• When it prompts you to check for updates, simply click on ‘No, Thanks’.
• The system will then a new about a few things so make sure that you have read all of them properly
• To avoid being locked out of your Microsoft account, ensured that you know the password of your Microsoft account beforehand.
• Then select the ‘ Go back to an earlier build’ option available
• This entire process of recovery may take about 20–30 minutes if not more, so remember to wait patiently.

During this recovery time, your device may restart several times but it is not a reason to worry. Once the downgrade to Windows 10 is complete your device will automatically boot into Windows 10.

I hope this article was helpful to you in solving queries. And it helped you to successfully roll back or downgrade from the Windows 11 to the Windows 10 operating system smoothly. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions or queries regarding the same.