How do you downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10?
Warning before you downgrade
Did you receive your PC with Windows 11 from the manufacturer? It's not possible to downgrade to Windows 10. Do you use Windows 11 in S mode? Turn off S mode before you downgrade to Windows 10. It's not possible to perform a downgrade or upgrade in the safe mode from Windows.
Downgrade to Windows 10 in 2 ways
You can downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10 in 2 ways. Below, we'll explain both ways.
- Method 1: downgrade via settings
- Method 2: downgrade via clean install
Note: ensure a stable internet connection when you perform the downgrade.
Method 1: downgrade via settings
If you installed Windows 11 less than 10 days ago, you can easily go back to Windows 10 via the Windows settings.
1: go to the settings of your PC. Click 'System' on the left in the bar and then 'Recovery'. 2: on the screen with recovery options, you'll find the option 'Go back'. Click the 'Go back' button to downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10. 3: select a reason for your downgrade to Windows 10 and click 'Next'. 4: click 'Check for updates' if you experience problems. If not, you can click 'No, thanks'. 5: now click 'Next' 2 times and finally 'Go back to Windows 10'.
Method 2: downgrade via clean install
If Windows 11 has been on your laptop or PC for longer than 10 days, you can only downgrade to Windows 10 by reinstalling your computer.
Note: you lose all data on your computer when you do this. Back up your data, so you don't lose it.
1: Open your browser, go to 'Download Windows 10' and click 'Download now'. 2: Open the file once the download is complete, accept the Terms and Conditions, and click 'Upgrade this PC now'. 3: Once the Windows 10 Setup download is complete, you can choose what you want to keep. Click 'Nothing', because this isn't possible. Then click 'Install'. 4: Your PC or laptop will now install Windows 10.
