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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.
DevinZhang I recently downgraded Windows 11 to 10 on new laptop as Windows 11 consumes much more resource than Windows 10. In addition, I don't like the design as well. In fact, I am more conformtable with the legacy style of Windows 10.
- To downgrade Windows 11 to 10 on a new laptop:
- Back up all important data to an external drive.
- Make a bootable Windows 10 install USB from ISO file.
- Boot the computer from USB and start installing Windows 10 on new laptop.
- Finish system settings and copy data to to Windows 10.
This is a quite safe way to downgrade Windows 11 to Windows 10 on a new laptop.
If I do this, do I have to reinstall the drivers?
