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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.
For me, Windows 11 was a slight change in the look and a 2-3x increase in the number of mouse clicks to do the things I do all the time. It adds extra mouse clicks to print a file! If they wanted a smaller right-click menu, there should have been a way to customize it. I might as well get a Mac, the "our way or the highway" option (I occasionally do remote tech support for a buddy who's saddled with a Mac). Because mine was a home computer and I work 6 days a week, 10 days to test Win11 equates to about 5 hours, which was a ridiculously short time to see if I liked the new interface. Thanks to all above for the advice and instructions! A 1-2 hour reinstall will save me many more hours in the future.