How to Rollback to a previous version of Windows from Windows 10

[Starbuck]

After installing the free upgrade to Win10, you may find that it isn't to your liking... don't worry you can always rollback to your previous version of Windows.

 

Please keep in mind, the rollback only works with Windows 7 and later.

Because prior versions of Windows such as Windows Vista and Windows XP can only migrate to Windows 10 through a custom install, the command line operations remain your best choice if you do decide to go back.

Also keep in mind, if you do a custom install over Windows 7 or later, the Rollback option is not available.

This only works if you had done an in place upgrade from Windows 7 or later.

 

Start by opening Settings – Click >> Start >> All Apps >> Settings

or type Settings in the search bar and click it

 

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Click Update and Recovery

 

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Click Recovery then click Get started under Go back to a previous version of Windows

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Here you can make multiple selections why are going back to your previous version of Windows along with additional details or you can choose just one and click Next.

As noted, any configurations made to Windows 10 since upgrading will be lost, so if you installed new programs or hardware drivers or made personal settings, those will be deleted.

 

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Click Next

 

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Make sure you have your password ready to sign into your old version if you had been using one. Click Next

 

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The process can take a while depending on the amount data, applications and settings. Click Next

 

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Click Go Back to begin the process.

 

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Windows 10 will Restart

 

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This will be your screen throughout the recovery process.

 

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When the process is complete, you will be booted into your previous version of Windows.

 

 

Source & Credit:

https://techingiteasy.wordpress.com/2015/03/24/how-to-rollback-to-a-previous-version-of-windows-from-windows-10/

 

Important Update:

 

The rollback feature can only be used for up to 30 days from the date that Win10 is installed.

So you only have 30 days to decide if you want to keep Win10

Edited July 29, 2015 by Starbuck