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Downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10

Downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10

After upgrading to Windows 11, you may realize that your system is not working correctly or some of the crucial features you need are not working as expected. If after troubleshooting and working with ME IT didn’t resolve the issue, you might want to go back to Windows 10. In that situation, this guide will help you to downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10.

Requirements for downgrade

Downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10 is subject to a time-sensitive requirement.

  • You can only downgrade to Windows 10 within the 10 days of your upgrade to Windows 11.

Preparing for downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10

Backup files you created after upgrade to Windows 11 because the downgrade process may remove them. If stored in UT-approved cloud storage, you should be fine. Additionally, the programs you installed and settings you configured after the Windows 11 upgrade will need to be reinstalled and reconfigured. For downgrade process to be successful, make sure the system remains turned on. Laptops should be connected AC power source. 

Steps for downgrade

  1. Open the Settings app on your Windows 11, go to System > Recovery. Under Recovery options, click Go back.

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  2. The Go back to Windows 10 screen should appear. Under Why are you going back, select a reason and click Next. 

  1. In next screen, click No, thanks.

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  2. Under What you need to know, make sure you go through this information completely. When you’re ready, click Next.

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  3. On the next screen, click Next to proceed.

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  4. Finally, click on Go back to Windows 10.

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  5. Your system will now restart.

  1. After restart, you’ll see Attempting to recover installation.

  1. In few moments, you’ll see Restoring your previous version of Windows. This will take time depending upon your system and data being restored.

  1. After this, your system will restart and this time you’ll see Windows 10 boot screen.

  1. In a few moments, you should be able to login to your Windows 10 computer.

  2. This completes the downgrade process from Windows 11 to Windows 10. Please make ME IT aware that you did this so we can find alternative solutions for your computer - mech-it@austin.utexas.edu.