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How to Downgrade Windows 11 to Windows 10 without Losing data?
Hi all, I successfully installed Windows 11 on an unsupported PC that was running with Windows 10 in the past. After 30 days of trial and testing, it seems Windows 11 is not the right option me. ...
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 To downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10, you have a 10-day time frame after upgrading to Windows 11. During this period, you can roll back to your previous version of Windows without losing any files.
Eligibility: The 10-day rollback window is available if you performed an in-place upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11. After the 10 days, the system deletes the old Windows files, making it impossible to downgrade without a clean installation.
How to Downgrade Windows 11 to 10 without losing data: Go to Settings > System > Recovery. Under Recovery options, select Go back (if available). Follow the on-screen instructions to return to Windows 10.
If more than 10 days have passed, you would need to reinstall Windows 10 manually, which involves backing up your data and performing a clean installation.
