It’s identical to the Windows 7 version, but it’s hard to find. Many people recommend Acronis for the job, but Windows 10 has a good system image program as well. Before you change any operating system it’s a good idea to make a full system backup. If you created a new account while in Windows 10, you have to delete it before reverting to the earlier version of Windows. If you changed the password while in Windows 10 (local account), you need your old password, not your new one. Providing you still qualify for a rollback (see the next section), the method for moving back is easy.Ĭaveat: If your original Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 system had log-on IDs with passwords, you’ll need those passwords to log in to the original accounts. Most people who want to roll back from Windows 10 to their previous version of Windows have no problem with the mechanics. But if you have a nagging doubt - or want to know what’s in store if you decide to move back - this report details what awaits. If you’ve upgraded from Win7 or Win8.1 to Win10 and you love your new system, more power to ya. Here’s a thorough rundown of what you should expect, during the upgrade, then amid the rollback, along with a list of what frequently goes wrong and a bunch of tips on how to make the round trip less painful. Operative term: “should.” Unfortunately, many people find that Win10 is a one-way trip - sometimes for very good reason. If you performed an upgrade using Microsoft’s tools and anointed techniques, rolling back should be easy. Hundreds of millions of Windows 10 users can’t be wrong - or can they? I hear from people every day who tried the Win10 upgrade and for a variety of reasons - broken drivers, incompatible programs, unfamiliarity, fear of snooping, doubt about Win10’s future - want to get back to their good ol’ Windows 7 or 8.1.

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