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HelUsa's avatar
HelUsa
Copper Contributor
Jan 15, 2022

windows 11 downgrade

I am looking at buying a new laptop with windows 11 installed but my office server is not ready for windows 11 can I downgrade to 10 and go back to 11 at a later date?

  • HelUsa 

    Hi, I don't think that's a good idea.
    you will have to perform a clean installation of Windows10, because system restore will automatically restore to Windows11 version (if you would like to downgrade in this way)
    It's better to buy a Windows10 PC that can upgrade to Windows11
    Best regards

  • Reza_Ameri's avatar
    Reza_Ameri
    Silver Contributor
    Not sure what do you mean by Server is not ready.
    In case a device is able to connect to a server using Windows 10, normally the Windows 11 will work too.
    One option would be purchase a device running Windows 10 but is ready for the Windows 11 and you may upgrade later on and then downgrade to Windows 10.
    However, the better option would be purchase a device running Windows 11 and try resolve the issue with the server.

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