How to Revert Windows 11 to Windows 10

Windows 11 brings a lot of new features and components to the table, but it doesn’t have the years of optimization that Microsoft has put into Windows 10. Or, perhaps you’ve recently upgraded and just don’t enjoy the new look and want to downgrade to Windows 10 for other reasons. No matter your reasoning, there are different ways you can go about completing the downgrade. We’ll break down both paths to downgrade here, though the main difference will depend on when you upgraded to Windows 11. If you’ve upgraded within the last 10 days, then your computer will still have a copy of Windows 10 still stored on it; you can easily revert back to Windows 10 without having to create new installation media. Unfortunately, if it’s already been 10 days, this copy won’t be available, and you’ll need to perform a clean install to downgrade from Windows 11.

How to Downgrade From Windows 11 Within 10 Days

If you’re still within the 10-day limit after upgrading to Windows 11, then you can downgrade using your PC’s built-in recovery options. Follow the steps below to revert back to Windows 10.

How to Downgrade From Windows 11 After 10 Days

If it has already been over 10 days since you installed Windows 11, then downgrading to Windows 10 will require a bit more work. Don’t worry, though, the process is straightforward, and this guide will help you get through the most challenging parts.