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RMcneill
Feb 24, 2025Iron Contributor
How to Revert to Windows 10 after install Windows 11 on unsupported PC?
One month ago, I installed Windows 11 on my PC even though it didn't officially meet the hardware requirements. The installation was forced through external methods, and the system has been running f...
DessiJ
Feb 25, 2025Brass Contributor
You've missed the 10 days period where you had the option to revert. But just in case you can still check System > Recovery for a Go Back button.
Otherwise yes, a clean install would be your solution. If you have a spare HDD/SSD you could back up your files on it and then copy them back once you've installed Windows 10.
Just a fair warning: the support for Windows 10 ends this October (October 14th, 2025).