Downgrade from windows 11 to windows 10 after 10 days without losing data.

Anonymous
2022-01-12T12:04:39+00:00

Hi, Currently I am using win11 but I'm not satisfied with the system performance compared to win10.

It has been more than 10 Days since I upgraded to win11, now the go back option is grayed out.

Is there any method to downgrade to win10 without losing data?

Thanks and Regards.

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Sumit 44,316 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2022-01-12T12:35:59+00:00

Nope. The only way is a reinstall.

Reinstall Windows (microsoft.com)

How to: Uninstall Windows 11 - Your Windows Guide

If it has been over ten days since you upgraded to Windows 11, the options are limited for you**. To go back to Windows 10, you would need to perform a custom installation of Windows that would remove everything unless you backed up. You need to create an Installation Media using Windows 10 Media Creation tool, start your PC from it and choose custom installation.**

How to: Perform a Clean Install or Reinstall of Windows 10 - Microsoft Community

*Once you have your Windows 10 installation media ready, all you need to do is boot from the disc or USB thumb drive to begin setup. If you don't have install media,*see instructions:*How to download official Windows 10 ISO files* 

Review the following guide for instructions and details about configuring your BIOS or UEFI boot settings for DVD, CD, USB or SD Card.

BIOS/UEFI Setup Guide: Boot from a CD, DVD, USB Drive or SD Card

Once your computer is set to boot from the DVD, you should see this option. If you are installing from a retail Windows 10 USB thumb drive, you will be asked to select either 32 or 64 bit Windows 10. Learn morehere

The Windows logo will appear on screen, this might be here for a while, as long as you see the animating dots, everything should be ok.

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-05-08T13:59:54+00:00

    I have the same reason why I am here, there are applications that I used that conflict with Windows 11 so I decided to get back to Windows 10. I just found out late that I can only maximize the downgrade to 60 days after the update to Windows 11. So, it seems like my only choice is to back up all my important files and reinstall everything back again after I reinstall fresh Windows 10, right? But my worry is that I don't have the Windows 10 installer and drivers of my laptop since I bought my ASUS Laptop from a store that offers legit free Windows 10 and even installed the drivers before even giving it to me. Can someone please help me to clear my path from here? Thank you so much in advance.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-05-08T13:47:10+00:00

    I have the same reason why I am here, there are applications that I used that conflict with Windows 11 so I decided to get back to Windows 10. I just found out late that I can only maximize the downgrade to 60 days after the update to Windows 11. So, it seems like my only choice is to back up all my important files and reinstall everything back again after I reinstall fresh Windows 10, right? But my worry is that I don't have the Windows 10 installer and drivers of my laptop since I bought my ASUS Laptop from a store that offers legit free Windows 10 and even installed the drivers before even giving it to me. Can someone please help me to clear my path from here? Thank you so much in advance.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-05-02T21:11:06+00:00

    how can i go back windows 10 for free

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-05-02T21:05:27+00:00

    go back to windows from 11 to windows 10

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