Hurried and updated the OS to the latest version, and now you are wondering how to rollback Windows 10 back to Windows 7 or 8.1? You can get back to your familiar operating system in several ways.
If you do not like the new operating system, then officially you can automatically switch from Windows 10 to Windows 7 and 8.1 within 30 days from the date of the update. If you want to return the usual version of the OS later than a month later, without saving the backup on removable media or in any free partition of the hard disk, then you will not be able to do this. Since the backup files will be deleted automatically.
To roll back Windows 10 to a previous version, you need to go to Settings - Update and Recovery - Recovery - Return to Windows 7 or 8.1, depending on the assembly that was previously downloaded to the computer. Click on the "Get Started" button and then select the "Back" option. Then the process of deleting new files will follow, restoring the settings of the selected version of Windows and the computer will restart itself. All personal data will remain intact, and applications and installations made in Windows 10 will be lost.
There is an alternative way that will tell you how to roll back Windows 10 via the restart bar. Go to the "Start" - "Shutdown" menu, hold down Shift, on the keyboard, click on the "Restart" option. You can also upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 7 and 8.1 at logon when prompted for a password (if you have a personal account). Hold Shift on your keyboard, click on the "Restart" option. A menu with a choice of action will appear on the screen. Click on the icon "Diagnostics" - "Additional options" - "Return to the previous assembly" and select the version of the OS that was installed earlier and suited you. If necessary, enter the password for your account and click on the "Continue" button - "Roll back to the previous build."
You can roll back Windows 10 to versions 7 and 8.1 by downloading the free third-party program EaseUS System GoBack Free. This tool will help if you have thought about a backup in advance and are just going to try a new OS build. After installing the program, click on the "Backup System" button and wait for the end of the procedure. The system image will be saved in PBD format to the selected hard disk partition. After that, you can upgrade to Windows 10 and don't worry if the system doesn't suit you. To rollback from Windows 10, just click on the "Go Back" button. The system will reboot and you will be able to use the familiar OS version without losing personal data.
