Do you recall the good old days when you could just kick back and take in Windows 7 or 8.1’s simplicity? Guess what, though? Just a few clicks can take you back in time! You heard correctly. A hidden time machine feature in Windows 10 allows you to revert to an earlier version of the operating system. There’s a catch, though! After you upgrade, you will only be able to use this miraculous button for ten days. Thus, you need move quickly if you’re reconsidering your improvement!
It’s not very complicated to roll back to a previous Windows 7 or 8.1 install with Windows 10. When upgrading, Windows 10 saves the previous version of Windows in a folder named Windows.old. So, if you want to roll back, do not delete this folder because it will make a 30-day window for rollbacks.
To Settings Go to the pop-up menu that appears and click on “Update and Security “and then click on “Recovery.” The “Return to Windows 7 (or 8.1)” choice will now be shown. “Go back to Windows 7 (or 8.1)” will now be shown in the relevant menu. The “Check for Updates” window may now appear; selecting it will start downloading any Windows 10 patches you’ve not installed yet. If you are rolling back due to a bug in the software or a feature that is not available, then this is the better choice for you than a full rollback. You can always do a scheduled rollback after an update, though. Click No thanks if you just want to continue without the update.
Read the instructions and tips carefully, for any windows providing information on how to roll back updates should there be a problem; they are important to a successful upgrade. Have your account login password at the ready, back up your files, and do not turn off the computer while the update is in progress. Choosing Next in each window, where prompted, will proceed to the next until finally the popup “Thank you for trying Windows 10,” appears. You can begin the rollback process by choosing “Return to Windows 7.”.
You’re probably thinking, “But what if I miss the 10-day window?” right about now. Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Your favorite old Windows can still be brought back, but it’ll take a bit more work. You’ll be forced to do a clean install, meaning you must wipe your system clean. So make sure you have a backup copy of any file that’s important.
But before you jump at the revert button, remember the benefits of Windows 10. It’s not about having a new browser or being able to boot up quicker; rather, it’s about stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing change. After all, in a world driven by technology, the only constant is change.
So, are you going to upgrade to Windows 10 and roll the dice? Or still hanging on to the past and wondering if you should click the “back” button? Just keep in mind that you always have a choice. Whatever you chose. Have fun playing with computers!
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