Rollback to a previous build of Windows 10

In any version of Windows, starting with XP, all crashes and problems could be fixed through the system restore function. You can learn more about this tool. But a little lower you can get information specifically about how to roll back the Windows 10 system and thus solve problems with its performance.

The tool that we will use to roll back the system will allow, if we want, to delete any Windows data during the process, including user account files and their personal settings.

As a result, upon completion of the process, you will have a completely cleaned and fixed PC in front of you, in the same form as it was immediately after installing the operating system. In order to achieve this result, follow our step-by-step instructions:

Launch the system parameters. To do this, open the Start menu and click on the little gear icon.

In the newly opened window, select the tile surrounded by a red frame.

Now, in the left half of the window, click the “Recovery” item, and in the right half, click the “Start” button.

Next we will be asked to save our files or delete them. Depending on what you need, click on a specific option. We don't need the data, so we delete it.

But you can also delete files in two ways. You can simply erase them or completely format the drive. We choose the second option.

just delete my files. If the PC is installed at home, you can use this option. Typically, such computers do not contain any secret information and attackers with special equipment will not hunt for your hard drive. But in principle, it is possible to restore such data;
deleting files and cleaning up the disk. After choosing this option, no one will be able to restore the data. This is best done before selling or transferring your PC to other users. Windows will completely format the system disk, “cut” a new file table, and any file recovery is out of the question.

Let's move on to the next step.

Before performing a system rollback, we will be asked again whether our intentions are correct. If everything is correct, then click on the “Continue” button.

The process of deleting all data and rolling back the Windows 10 system to its original state will begin. The process may require varying amounts of time depending on the overall performance of the computer, in particular, its disk subsystem, the degree of clutter and the size of the disks themselves.

Once the data erase is complete, the PC will reboot to begin the system recovery procedure.

The rollback of Windows 10 will begin, after which you will get the computer as it was immediately after installing it.

Return to a previous version of Windows

Microsoft has provided Windows 7 owners with the opportunity to upgrade to the new “Ten” for free. In this regard, users have a question: is it possible to roll back Windows 10 back to “Seven” after such an update? We discussed this topic in detail in our article.

Let’s just say that it’s possible to roll back a Windows 10 system; moreover, it’s quite simple. The only thing that is needed for this is that no more than 10 days have passed since the update. This is how long the system stores the Windows.old folder, so during this period of time you can perform a rollback.

If 10 days are up, you will have to reinstall Windows 7 again - we also wrote about this in the article, the link to which is a little higher. The material is presented in the form of detailed step-by-step instructions with screenshots and videos, it is impossible to get confused in it, and every user will be able to install Windows 7 on their computer.

How to roll back an update

Important! All actions described above must be carried out exclusively on behalf of the administrator.

Let's sum it up

In the article, we figured out how to roll back a Windows 10 system. In one of our topics you can also find out. But even if you have questions, you can ask them in the comments to this article and we will give practical advice in any current situation.

How to roll back Windows 10: video instructions

How to roll back the system, Windows 10 and working with restore points! We will tell you about options to roll back Windows 10 to the desired restore point!

After all, even if there is a system backup on a non-system partition, created using backup software, it will be of little use if you don’t have a boot disk with the appropriate program at hand. Restoring the operating system by returning to the initial settings - preserving user files, but losing installed programs and system settings - is too radical a step, which should be taken only after attempts to roll back to a restore point have failed.

What is a Windows 10 restore point

A point is a saved copy of system settings for a given date or event, which allows you to roll back the Windows 10 system. The OS saves data about the settings of the main drivers and files. And restores them if necessary, regardless of their new location and condition.

"Checkpoints" are created according to the following scenarios:

Direct user request
installing drivers that do not have a digital signature Hardware Quality Labs
automatically every 24 hours
OS update

How to perform a system rollback on Windows 10

First of all, you need to open the "Control Panel". You can do this in several ways:
After that, go to the viewing type - categories
Click on "System and Security"
Select "System"
In the left column, click on the line “System protection”
Select your system drive (with the Windows icon) and click on the configure button
Check the "Enable system protection" checkbox and indicate the amount of space that you are willing to allocate on your hard drive to create a copy of the OS (we recommend that you allocate at least 20GB if your hardware allows). Confirm "OK"
After that, click on the “Create” button. The parameters will be saved and the process of creating a checkpoint will begin (usually takes no more than 5-10 minutes).

System rollback procedure

If it loads

Restoring a conditionally working OS is quite simple.

When the system won't boot

In a situation where the computer does not boot at all, you can try to get into the recovery environment by holding down the Shift+F8 keys while the OS is loading. But achieving the desired goal will not be easy. Few people manage to press these keys at the right time due to the reduced boot time of the latest versions of Windows. As soon as the computer starts to boot, you need to quickly press the Shift key, and then frantically fiddle with the F8 key. After training, perhaps the efforts of some will be rewarded.

It is much easier to enter this environment either through the installation disk or through a specially created disk.

Below we will consider both of these options and roll back the “ten” to the recovery point.

Using the Windows 10 installation disc

It doesn’t matter which installation DVD (or flash drive) is on hand - with the same edition of Windows 10 that is installed on the computer, or with a different one, in any of these cases the issue with access to the recovery environment is resolved. Moreover, for these purposes you can use the Windows 8.1 installation disk or even the test edition of Insider Preview, which is available completely free of charge on the Microsoft website.

Insert the installation DVD with either Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 into your computer's drive, or connect a bootable USB flash drive if the distribution package is stored on it. from the appropriate media. Click "Next" in the first window of the system installer.

Select "System Restore" at the bottom of the window.

The same recovery environment will appear in front of us, in the menu of which we need to select one or another action. We need a diagnostic section.

Creating a Windows 10 Recovery Disc

If you don’t have an installation disk with system versions 8.1 or 10 at hand, you can’t do without involving a second computer device in solving the problem. And instead of waiting for the image with the distribution to be downloaded from the Internet, it’s easier to create a Windows 10 recovery disk using its standard tools. Naturally, this requires that the same Windows 10 be installed on the second computer device. In general, the availability of such a disk must be taken care of in advance. This way, the resuscitation disk, recorded on a flash drive, will always be there for you if problems arise with loading your computer.

To create a disk, go to the control panel. The shortest way to it is to call the context menu on the Start button.

At the top of the control panel window (right) is the search field. Write in it a key query to search for the desired section and select this section.

We need the first function - “Create Disk”.

The program will warn that all existing data on the flash drive will be destroyed. Click “Create”.

Now enable booting from the desired media in the BIOS - from a flash drive. After loading, you will see the same recovery environment designed to resuscitate the OS. Further steps will be exactly the same as in the previous case.

In what cases is it impossible to roll back Windows 10 to a restore point?

As already mentioned, the Windows rollback process may not always complete successfully, and this applies not only to situations involving the recovery environment, but also when we are talking about the usual launch of this process in the system properties window. If viruses damage important files of the rollback points you created, most likely the only way out of the situation may be, if not reinstalling the OS, then at least returning it with the loss of all settings and programs.

Sometimes it will not be possible to successfully roll back an operating system using a recovery environment due to reduced functionality. And this, by the way, is one of the reasons why you should not use homemade Windows builds. Often the latter are designed only for installing Windows from scratch, without the ability to return to a previous OS state. The functionality of the system's bzhcap is cut out by assemblers, supposedly for the purpose of optimization. In this case, it will not always be possible to revive the operating room even with the help of third-party Live disks. But even in the case of a pirated build of Windows with reduced functionality, various kinds of problems can be foreseen by stocking up on a backup copy of the system and bootable media in advance using third-party backup programs.

Have a great day!

There are different ways to deal with errors and malfunctions in the system. But if the damage to the operating system is too serious, performing a rollback may be the only correct solution to the problem.

Preparing to downgrade Windows 10

Before returning to a previous version of Windows, you should complete a number of preparations. They are required specifically when rolling back to an older version of Windows; when returning to a restore point, these actions will not be relevant.

It is worth taking care of the following points:
prepare drivers before rolling back - if new versions of Windows are able to download drivers for the hardware independently from the Internet, then in an older version you will have to do this manually. Of course, you can download most of the drivers after installation, but without a network card driver you will not be able to access the Internet. This means that you should download it in advance and save it to a portable drive;
make sure that the device's power supply is stable - if we are talking about a laptop, be sure to connect it to a power outlet during installation. If the battery dies during a rollback, a number of problems may arise;
save valuable files - despite the fact that the rollback is performed without formatting the system, there is a risk of losing files if problems occur. It's better to play it safe and save your most valuable data to a flash drive. In addition, please note that you will have to reinstall all games and programs if the version of Windows changes.

When you are done with all the preparatory steps, you can proceed directly to the system rollback.

Downgrade Windows 10 to an earlier version of Windows

Returning to a previous system from Microsoft is important if you installed a build curve or you simply didn’t like Windows 10. Within thirty days after installing the system, you can perform a rollback. It’s worth clarifying here that if you installed Windows 10 over Windows 7, then you will return to it. The same is true for Windows 8. That is, when you roll back, you will not be able to directly select which version of the operating system you want to return to. Do the following:

Files for restoring the previous operating system are stored for no more than a month. After this, the current function will be unavailable.

Rollback Windows 10 after a month

The monthly limit is given for a reason. This is how long files from the previous version of Windows are stored on the hard drive. After this period, the only way to roll back to your previous Windows is to reinstall Windows using the installation ISO image. However, there is a little trick that allows you to extend the specified period and roll back after a month.

Increasing the possible time limit for rolling back Windows

If you are not sure that you will be able to make the decision to roll back within a month, or you just want to play it safe and leave the possibility of returning for the future, it is worth taking some measures in advance. All actions must be completed before the thirty day period expires. First you need to change the file display settings:

After these manipulations, folders with old Windows data will become visible:

$Windows.~BT;
$Windows.~WS;
Windows.old.

These folders are located in the root of the Windows system drive. You need to hide them from the system: to do this, just change their name in any way convenient for you. Due to the name change, the system will not be able to detect this data and it will not be deleted after the thirty day period.

In the future, if necessary, simply return the standard names and rollback.

Rollback Windows 10 using bootable media

To roll back Windows after thirty days you will need:
image of Windows 7 or Windows 8, respectively. You can download it from any site convenient for you, but make sure that it is a clean image and not a modified one. It is not recommended to use versions of Windows that have been subject to changes by users, if only because of their unreliability;
activation key. It is not necessary to complete the rollback, but sooner or later you will need it to fully use the system;
the drive itself - a flash drive or DVD - for recording an image before installation;

a program for creating a bootable drive - for the purposes of this article we will use the Rufus program, since it is very easy to use and requires virtually no user interaction.

We'll look at the installation process using the example of going back to Windows 7. Once you've got everything ready, do the following:
Insert the flash drive into your computer and run the program.
Select your drive in the first line of the program.
Select the drive where you want to burn the operating system
Find the line “Create a boot disk” and check the box there. After that, click on the picture next to it and select the operating system image.
Click on the disk image and select the operating system image
Set the partition recording scheme to GPT.
Select GPT as partition scheme
Burn the image to the USB flash drive. Then close Rufus and restart your computer.
During the reboot, you need to open the Boot Menu to select the drive. A button will appear on the screen to help you do this. Usually this is the F11 or F12 button.
In the Boot Menu, select your drive to begin installation from it.
In the Boot Menu, specify the drive on which you burned the Windows image
Enter your operating system information and click “Next”
On the next screen, simply click on the “Install” button.
Click on the “Install” button
In the next window, select the installation type. Click on "Update" because you need to replace the operating system and not format the drive. If you select the “Full” installation, you are guaranteed to lose all your data, be careful.
Select "Update" to replace your operating system
Select the disk partition to install Windows on. The main thing is that it has about twenty gigabytes of free space. You won’t need as much for installation, but it’s better to always leave a reserve for the system to function correctly.
Select a disk partition that has enough space to install Windows
Wait for Windows 7 to finish installing instead of your current operating system.
Wait for the installation to finish
Once the installation is complete, make some important settings. Enter a username and, optionally, a password for your account.
Create an account to use your computer
Then enter your operating system key. Or you can click “Skip” and activate later.
Enter your Windows activation key if you have one, or click Skip
Check the time data and current date.
Enter your time zone, current date and time
Complete system setup. The system rollback has been successfully completed.
If you see the desktop, the rollback to an older operating system was successful

Video: how to return from Windows 10 to the previous version of the operating system

Rollback Windows 10 using Command Prompt

Windows 10 Command Prompt won't let you go back to a previous version of the operating system, but it can help you restore your current version by rolling back the state of certain files to their original state. To do this, you will also need to burn a bootable disk with the exact version of Windows 10 that is installed on your computer. Refer to the instructions in the previous section if you have problems with this step. Then do the following:

To restore, simply enter one or more of the following commands:

fixboot - will repair the Windows boot utility;
bootcfg /rebuild - will restore a damaged operating system boot file;
cd repair copy SYSTEM C:\windows\system32\config - will repair the settings of your operating system and return them to the default value;
copy J:\i386\ntldr C:\ - will restore correct reading of Windows files necessary for operation. Moreover, in this command, instead of the letter J there should be the letter of your CD/DVD-ROM itself, and instead of the letter C - the system drive.

After this, your computer should at least turn on and load the operating system. But if you want to fix other problems, you should perform a full system scan for errors:

Wait until the files are scanned. To replace damaged or missing data, you must also have a boot disk inserted for your current operating system.

This method will restore the functionality of all key services by rolling them back to their initial value.

Rollback Windows 10 using restore points

A restore point is created by the user if necessary, usually before installing important programs. Such “points” are necessary to quickly return the system state to its original form. Roughly speaking, during the process of their creation, all files important for the operation of the system are copied. Therefore, an up-to-date restore point, on the one hand, will help you fix damaged files or lost settings, and on the other hand, it will allow you not to roll back too far, once again risking losing data.

Before using or adding new recovery points, you need to make sure that this feature is configured correctly. For this:

Press the Win + X keyboard shortcut and select Control Panel.
Press the Win + X key combination and select “Control Panel”
Find the “System” item and open it with a mouse click.
Open the "System" section in the "Control Panel"
And then go to the additional system parameters section by clicking on the corresponding button.
Open advanced system settings on the left side of the window
In this window, go to the “System Protection” tab and select your system drive. Then open its settings.
Select your system drive and click the “Configure” button
Make sure there is a checkmark next to “Enable system protection”, and then specify how much space on your drive is allocated for protection. The space you choose determines exactly how many recovery points you will store and, as a result, how far you can go back using this service.
Set the switch to the “Enable system protection” position and set the required disk space
Accept the changes.

Adding new restore points

Before you make any major changes to your computer, you should create a new restore point. This is done as follows:

Rollback to a restore point

There are several ways to return to a restore point.

Through "System Restore"

The "System Restore" utility is located in the "Recovery" section of the "Control Panel":

Run the System Restore utility.
Open the "Recovery" section in the "Control Panel"
The program will prompt you to roll back one step to the nearest created restore point. Either leave the setting at this point and use it, or put a checkmark on the line “Select another restore point.” Click Next.
Click the Search for Affected Programs button to see what changes you have made since creating this point. Be sure to review them to ensure that nothing important is deleted.
You can choose the optimal point by studying the time of its creation and the programs it concerns
Reset your computer. If this helped you solve your problem, then nothing more is needed. If the system still fails, then you should select an earlier one as a recovery point.

Through a special menu

Another option is to perform a system rollback through a special menu. To do this, do the following:

Expand the Windows 10 notification window in the lower right corner of the screen.
Open your operating system settings.
Open "All Settings" Windows in the "Notification Panel"
In Windows Settings, go to Update & Security
Open the Recovery tab and select Custom Boot Options.
Find "Custom boot options" and select the option to restart your computer
Enter OS Diagnostics and select System Restore.
Select System Restore as the reboot method
Select from which point the rollback should be performed.

Via "Command Line"

The last option for rolling back to a restore point involves using the command line. The advantage of this method is that in case of serious problems with the computer, you can use it before the system boots:

Video: Rollback Windows 10 using a restore point

Returning Windows 10 to its original state

To get a clean system, you previously had to completely reinstall it and format the disk. But in Windows 10 it is possible to return the system to its original form by rolling back all changes after installing the system itself. All installed programs and games will need to be reinstalled.

To reset the system, follow these steps:

Open Windows Settings through the Start menu or Notification Panel.
Go to the "Update and Security" section.
To reset Windows to its original state, click “Start” in the “Recovery” tab
In the action selection window, indicate whether, when you roll back the system to its original state, you also need to delete all files and data. If you select “Remove everything,” then after the reset you will only have the installed operating system.
Specify whether files should be retained during reset
In the last window of the program, you need to familiarize yourself with the specified data and click on the “Reset” button.
Review the information and click "Reset" if you are satisfied with the settings
Wait for the process to complete and Windows 10 will return to its original state.

Video: how to reset Windows 10 to factory settings

Programs for rolling back Windows 10

Sometimes it is worth using programs to roll back Windows 10 to previous versions, since, for example, there is an annoying bug in which, even if the thirty-day period has not expired, the rollback to previous version button does not work.

Rollback Utility

This program will allow you to easily use the files of the old system on your hard drive to perform a rollback. It is very simple to use, but it is distributed as an image and requires writing to the boot drive in order to work correctly. This article has already indicated how to do this.

The rollback process in the Rollback Utility program occurs without user intervention

The main advantages of this program:

the rollback process is very simple - the program itself determines the versions of Windows to which a rollback is possible;
accessibility - the program is distributed on the official website for free;
saving files - when rolling back, the program saves the files of your current OS. This means that in case of failure, you can always return everything as it was.

Windows Repair

The difference between this program is that it will not help you return to your previous operating system, but it will solve many other problems. It allows:

reset your operating system to its original form;
roll back registry edits and other changes to system files;
fix various errors;
restore the system.

The program has a paid version, but the free version will also be sufficient to perform system recovery. As a result, this is an excellent solution for both experienced users and beginners.

With Windows Repair you can restore every element of your computer

Errors during system rollback and ways to fix them

If the ability to restore the system has failed, the buttons are not active, or the rollback process simply does not work, using safe mode will help. For this:

Safe mode loads only the services necessary to repair your computer. It is not suitable for full operation of the device.

System rollback hangs

If the system rollback freezes during the process, try the following options:

select an earlier recovery point - this will be helpful if the error already existed at the time you created the rollback point or if the recovery point is damaged;
try to rollback through safe mode;
reset the system to its original settings if “softer” rollback methods do not work;
Reinstall the system if a reset is not possible.

If the problem is damage to system files, you should scan the system via the Command Line. To do this, enter the command “sfc /scannow”.

Another option is to restore the system from the boot drive:

How to return to Windows 10 after a downgrade

If you downgraded Windows 10 and later regretted it, you don't have many options. If the rollback was done using system methods, then you should reinstall Windows 10. To do this, you will need to use the utility from the official Microsoft website.

If you performed a rollback using Windows 10 Rollback, then the files of your operating system were saved, and you can return to it through the same program. To do this, after recording the program to the drive, do the following:

Restoring the system, as well as rolling it back, allows you to fix certain problems. And if you create restore points in time and know how to use all the necessary capabilities to restore system files, then you will not be afraid of any problems with Windows 10.

Good afternoon!. Not long ago we discussed a clean installation of Windows 10 1803 and an upgrade to it from previous versions. Unfortunately, innovations and updates may not always please the end user and do not always work without failures and complaints. In such situations, the average user may want to return the previous version of Windows 10 and stay on it until future times. Today we will look at the return procedure and methods so that nothing breaks for you.

What is reverting to a previous version?

We see another window with a mockery from Microsoft:

Thanks for testing this build. We will install the next preview build run when it is available. It sounds like a threat.

Let's begin the Windows 10 rollback procedure. Your system will reboot to return to the previous version.

You will see a black screen where you will see that the previous version of Windows is being restored. After several reboots you will get the same system. In my case, this is Windows 10 Pro 1709. Now I think you understand the fastest method of how to return the previous version after updating, but as I wrote above, it is not the only one, let’s move on to the second.

2 Method to downgrade Windows 10

In this method, Microsoft suggests using system recovery tools, which you can find either on the installation media or use the built-in ones. To get into them, do this.

Pinch and don't release the Shift button , right-click on the start button, from the context menu select "Shut down or log off - Reboot". But the trick here is that a reboot will be performed followed by downloading recovery and diagnostic utilities, which will help you easily return to the previous version of Windows 10.

The “Select Actions” window will open, in which you need to select the “Troubleshooting” item. We get to the “Diagnostics” window, it consists of two items:

Restore the computer to its original state. You will be able to keep or delete your files and then reinstall Windows.
Extra options

We are interested in the item "Advanced parameters"

Well, we are trying to return the previous version through the appropriate item.

The “Return to the previous version of Windows 10” window will open, select the user account, if you have forgotten the password, then this is unfortunate.

Specify the password and click continue.

You will be reminded again that all your files will be saved, let's say let's go and launch a return to the previous version of Windows 10.

Preparations for the rollback procedure will begin, upon completion of which the master will need to be rebooted. As you can see, returning the system to the previous version of Windows 10 is a very simple matter, if you just didn’t waste 10 days. As soon as

As you can see, the procedure itself is very simple, the main thing is never to rush to install new versions, it is better to always wait at least a couple of weeks, thanks to this you can avoid getting into a bad situation and avoid the loss of your data or the system itself..

Windows 10 installs updates in the background, and most often the user will only know about installed updates after installation... There are ways to stop automatic updates in Windows 10, but if you already have updates installed on your computer that are causing problems in the system, you can delete, we’ll talk about this in today’s article!

By the way, the big Windows 10 update released in November did not make many users very happy. Many settings crashed and applications stopped working. In today’s article we’ll talk about how to roll back an assembly.

Remove large updates, or "Build"

In November 2015, there was the first major Windows 10 update, which fixed numerous bugs, security issues, etc. This update is called "Build", something like a Service Pack in previous versions of Windows. As many wrote on the forums, after the update the settings were lost, many applications stopped working and there were still problems in small things. But this build fixed many problems, so it’s worth thinking about what is more important to you - a stable build, or settings that can be done again.

This is not the last big Assembly, and they will appear periodically. In my experience, if a big update comes out, you should wait a week, read the forums, wait until it’s finalized, and then install it for yourself :)

If you want to go back to a previous Build of Windows 10:

go to "Start" => "Settings" => Updates and Security => Recovery => next to "Rollback to an earlier build" click "start"

Thus, all settings and parameters of the previous build can be returned within 30 days after the update; later they will be erased automatically. Or if you use some cleaning programs, you may accidentally delete data for recovery earlier, which will make it impossible to roll back...

You can also roll back the system to the previous build from the additional launch options menu. That is, if after some updates Windows does not boot, you can run additional startup options or boot from the recovery disk => select "Troubleshooting".

Open "Advanced options".

Select "Return to previous build".

Uninstalling Windows updates

You can also remove regular updates that come out almost every day.

To remove updates in Windows 10, go to Start => Settings => Update & Security => Windows Update => Advanced options => View update history

A list of recently installed updates will open in front of you, where you can click “Uninstall update”

A window will open in which you can sort updates by date and remove those that bother you. This list can also be accessed through the control panel

If you remove an update that you think is disrupting your system, you may want to prevent that update from happening in the future. The Microsoft utility and instructions for it will help you with this.

You can also turn off automatic Windows 10 updates in the future, and update your operating system a little later. That is, we heard about a big update, watched the forums, how people responded to it, and if everything went well, installed it for ourselves :)

That's all for today, if you have any additions - write comments! Good luck to you :)

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How to remove an update and roll back a build of Windows 10?

Windows 10 users do not have full control over the installation of builds and updates to their operating system. Microsoft set Windows Update to run in the background by default. It follows that if your computer is connected to the network, then all available updates and assemblies will be downloaded and installed automatically. Although updates are an incredibly important thing to keep your system running, sometimes they can do more harm than good.

None of the updates or builds from Microsoft worked perfectly. After a couple of days of release, people began to complain about errors, software crashes, problems with the Internet connection, missing drivers, blue screens of death and other unpleasant problems that manifested themselves immediately after installing a new update or build.

If you want to stop automatic updates of your system, this can be done if you have Windows 10 Pro or newer version. All you need to do is roll back or uninstall the released updates and wait for fixes from the developers. Now we will look at how to do this.

Rollback builds of Windows 10

Microsoft releases large-scale updates, so-called assemblies (or builds), on a regular basis. For example, Windows 10 version 1511, 1703, 1307 and similar numbering. Unfortunately, Windows 10 builds cannot be rolled back unless you are a Windows Insider.

These users can test new builds before they become available to regular users. This means that if a new build is too buggy, a Windows Insider user can delete the build and submit a bug report to Microsoft. To remove a build, you will need to do the following:

Press Win+I on your keyboard and open Settings.
Next, select Update & Security.
Now click on the “Recovery” tab.
Click on the “Start” button under the “Rollback to an earlier build” option.
Now you will need to wait a little for the system to restore the settings and reboot.

Note: As soon as Microsoft releases a patch or update for the build that you deleted, it will be re-downloaded automatically. However, the build may not load if you haven't updated to a new build in a while or if previous Windows installation files have been deleted.

Windows 10 updates can be installed either manually or automatically. If the system detects a new update, it will be installed without informing the user. However, if the user wants to keep the system as updated as possible, then he/she can install updates through special applets or through the official Microsoft website.

But, if the latest update was “broken”, then it can be easily removed. All versions of the Windows operating system allow their users to roll back updates. The only exceptions are, perhaps, some security updates or important cumulative updates that are prohibited from being removed.

Press Win+I on your keyboard and go to Settings.
Select Updates & Security and open Advanced Options.
Select “View update history” and click on “Uninstall updates”.
The system will open a list of updates in the Control Panel. Select the update you want to get rid of and click on the “Uninstall” button.

If you were not allowed to delete the update, then try using a Restore Point. However, in order to use a Restore Point, you must have created it in advance of the need. To check this, press Win+S and enter “System Restore” in the search bar. Select the latest Restore Point and click Next.

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"How to get Windows 7 or 8.1 back after upgrading to Windows 10 within 30 days"

You upgraded (this could happen by accident) to Windows 10 and realized that it was garbage or simply not suitable, then you can return the previous version of the OS and roll back from Windows 10.

After the update, all files of your old operating system are stored in the Windows.old folder, which will be automatically deleted after a month (that is, if you updated more than a month ago, you will not be able to roll back Windows 10).

Please note that if you deleted the above folder manually, the method described below to return to Windows 7 or 8 will not work. In this case, you can return to the previous system in another way.

Rollback from Windows 10 to the previous OS.

If you updated your Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 Technical Preview: You need to, while running Win 10, hold down the Shift key and click Restart. The Select Action window opens. Click Diagnostics. In the window that opens, you will be able to roll back to the previous build of Windows.

If you updated to older releases of Windows 10 (build 9926), then an item (window with two buttons) is automatically created in the operating system boot menu to launch the rollback tool to the previous version of Windows:

Windows Technical Preview

Windows Rollback

If you click on the first button, Windows 10 Technical Preview will load.

If you click on the second Windows Rollback button, you will get your old Windows back. The rollback process will be several times faster than upgrading to Windows 10.

Click the notifications icon on the right side of the taskbar and click All Settings.

In the window that opens, select “Update and Security”, and then “Recovery”.

The last step is to click the "Get Started" button under the "Back to Windows 8.1" or "Back to Windows 7" section. At the same time, you will be asked to indicate the reason for the rollback (choose any), after which Windows 10 will be removed, and you will return to your previous version of the OS, with all programs and user files (that is, this is not a reset to the manufacturer’s recovery image).

I personally would recommend not even trying to update. Not only is Windows 10 a crude system, but there is no point in it at all, other than interest. It is better to stay with the seven, which solves all problems for today. Time will pass, a service pack will be released, and you’ll be able to try Windows 10.

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How to roll back an update from Windows 10 back to Windows 8.1 or 7

Microsoft offers a built-in feature that allows you to roll back a system upgrade to Windows 8.1 or 7 from Windows 10. This allows you to downgrade your system without much hassle.

You will have a month to return to Windows 7 or 8.1 after installing the new, tenth version of the Windows operating system. However, before you continue, make sure that you have backed up all the data on your computer. Changing the operating system is a risky undertaking as there are chances of losing data in the process.

It is recommended to use external hard drives, flash drives or cloud storage like OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox or Tresorit to save your data. Once this is done, you can continue installing the system.

PCAdvisor states that downgrading is a matter of ten minutes. Additionally, it was only necessary to replace the Explorer icon in the taskbar, since it stopped working. To do this, you just need to unpin the Explorer icon from the taskbar, find it in the Start menu and drag it to the free space. After this there should be no problems.

If you are confident enough, you can also try the following method of rolling back the update.

How to roll back an upgrade to Windows 8/7 from Windows 10 using updates and security settings

Step 1: Go to the Start menu by clicking on the icon on the far left of the screen.

Step 2: Select the Settings menu.

Step 3: You should see Updates and Security, click on it.

Step 4: On the next page on the left you will see a list of options, click Recovery.

Step 5: Now you will see a panel with basic options, click on “Return to Windows 7/8.1”.

Step 6: Click Start.

Remember that if you are using a laptop, you will need to connect it to the mains before reinstalling.

Step 7. A blue screen will ask you why you want to perform a system rollback. Select an answer and click Next.

Step 8: Before starting the rollback process, Windows will give you the option to cancel it several times. The program will also remind you of the account password that was used in the previous version of the system and you will need it as soon as the downgrade process is completed.

Your device will now roll back to the previous version of Windows.

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How to uninstall Windows 10 and roll back to Windows 8.1 or 7 after updating

How to uninstall Windows 10 and roll back to Windows 8.1 or 7 after update-01

Hello everyone, today I’ll tell you how to uninstall Windows 10 and roll back to Windows 8.1 or 7 after updating. If you upgraded to Windows 10 and found that it wasn't working for you or encountered other problems, the most common of which at this point in time are related to graphics card drivers and other hardware, you can return to the previous version of the OS and downgrade from Windows 10.

After the update, all the files of your old operating system are stored in the Windows.old folder, which previously sometimes had to be deleted manually, but this time it will be automatically deleted after a month (that is, if you updated more than a month ago, you will not be able to delete Windows 10) . The system also has a function for rolling back after an update, which is easy to use for any novice user.

Please note that if you deleted the above folder manually, the method described below to return to Windows 8.1 or 7 will not work. A possible course of action in this case, if you have a manufacturer's recovery image, is to reset the computer to its original state.

Rollback from Windows 10 to previous OS

To use the feature, click on the notifications icon on the right side of the taskbar and click All settings.

How to uninstall Windows 10 and roll back to Windows 8.1 or 7 after update-02

In the settings window that opens, select Update and Security, and then Recovery.

How to uninstall Windows 10 and roll back to Windows 8.1 or 7 after update-03

The last step is to click the Start button in the Return to Windows 8.1 or Return to Windows 7 section. In this case, you will be asked to indicate the reason for the rollback (choose any), after which Windows 10 will be removed, and you will return to your previous version of the OS, with all programs and user files (that is, this is not a reset to the manufacturer's recovery image).

Make sure that if you had another account there, you remember the password for it, otherwise you will have to reset the password.

How to uninstall Windows 10 and roll back to Windows 8.1 or 7 after update-04

In general, I would recommend staying on Windows 10 - of course, the system is not perfect, but it is clearly better than 8 on the day it was released. And to solve certain problems that may arise at this stage, you should search for options on the Internet, and at the same time go to the official websites of computer and equipment manufacturers to find drivers for Windows 10.

This is how you can simply uninstall Windows 10 and roll back to Windows 8.1 or 7 after updating.

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