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How to Downgrade Windows 11 to Windows 10 without Losing data?
Backing up your data before downgrading from Windows 11 to Windows 10 is crucial to avoid losing important files during the clean installation process. Start by identifying the files, folders, and software settings that you want to preserve.
After backup, create a Windows 10 bootable USB and reinstall Windows 10 to the computer from bootable USB. If you need more details, please follow the steps listed in this online tutorial:
https://www.recodie.com/downgrade-windows-11-to-windows-10
P.S. It takes about 30 mins to complete the install.
If you created a system image of your Windows 10 installation before upgrading to Windows 11, you could restore that image.
- Boot from Windows Recovery:
Boot your PC and interrupt the boot process three times to trigger Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE).
Go to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > System Image Recovery. - Select the Image: Follow the prompts to select the image you created when Windows 10 was installed and restore it.
After downgrading Windows 11 to Windows 10, ensure you install the necessary drivers for your hardware. You can often find the latest drivers on the manufacturer's website.