This time, we will introduce the steps to revert to Windows 10 after upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11.
If you upgrade and then encounter problems such as difficulty in use or certain apps no longer working, you can revert within 10 days.
How to extend the period during which you can revert from Windows 11 to Windows 10
Steps to revert to Windows 10
1.Start buttonRight-click > Settings.
2. Once Settings opens, click on System on the left, then scroll down on the right and click on Recovery.
3. Click "Restore" under "Recovery Options".
4. You will then be asked why you want to revert to the previous version, so please check one of the options.
5. Click the "Next" button.
6. You will be asked "Do you want to check for updates?" Click "No."
7. Read "What you need to know" and click "Next."
Before restoring:
- The process takes time, so if you are using a laptop, be sure to connect the AC adapter to prevent the battery from running out during the process.
- Although they say that user files will not be affected, the fact that they recommend backing up means that there is a possibility that there will be some impact, so be sure to back up any important files.
After the restore:
- Some apps and programs will need to be reinstalled.
- Any changes you made to settings after upgrading to Windows 11 will be lost.
8. You will be prompted to "Be careful not to get locked out," so be sure to have the Windows 10 password you used to sign in previously ready.
- If you forget your password, you will not be able to sign in after restoring it.
- The "password you previously used to sign in" is the password you used before updating to Windows 11. If it hasn't changed, there's no problem.
*If you forget your password, you will not be able to sign in after restoring it. If there are no problems, click "Next".
9. You will see the message "Thank you for trying Windows 11." If you decide you want to continue using Windows 11 at this point, click "Cancel." If you want to restore, click "Restore to Windows 10."
*Please note that once you click "Restore to Windows 10", you cannot cancel.
10. Your PC will automatically restart and the recovery will begin.
11. Once the restoration is complete, the original Windows 10 will boot.
*Once the restoration is complete, the "Windows.old" folder located directly under the C drive that was created after the upgrade will be deleted.
In my testing environment, after completing the upgrade, I ran Windows Update (still at 22H2) and updated apps from the Microsoft Store, and after clicking "Restore to Windows 10," it took about three minutes for the system to be restored to Windows 10.
The more changes you make after the upgrade, the longer it will take to restore.
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