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Downgrade Windows 10 to Windows 7 or 8.1, can I uninstall it?


The solution is simple to Downgrade Windows 10 to Windows 7 or 8.1 or uninstall it when you have correct upgraded from Windows-7 or Windows 8.1 / 8!



See: Upgrade Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 10! if not yor must install Windows-7 or 8.1 with a standard installations DVD on same partition, over the Windows 10 installation.

1. Please start the Recovery in Windows-10 open the Start menu (Windows-Logo key)

2. And select Settings. (... see Image-1)

Or use [Windows-Logo] +[ i ] keyboard shortcut 

3. Click the Update & security icon and select Recovery

4. And now you can see in Windows 10 Recovery to  Go back to Windows 7 or Go back to Windows 8  via Button Get started

(... see Image-2)

See also: Upgrade Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 10 || How long does it take to install windows 10 || Auto-Login Win 10 

 
Info for all cases (for example, system crash):

Back up your files before you begin reinstalling Windows 10 if possible, even if you're reinstalling Windows on a hard disk partition, and you have personal files on a separate partition. For example, if you have encrypted files, you might not be able to access them after reinstalling Windows. A custom installation replaces the current version of Windows 10 and all personal files. 


 
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Downgrade Windows 10 to Windows 7 or 8.1!
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Info:

If Windows 10 is able to run, you can reinstall Windows 10 using Recovery in Control Panel, under Advanced recovery methods. This method reinstalls Windows 10, either from a recovery image provided by your computer manufacturer, or from the original Windows 10 installation files. You need to reinstall all of the programs that you added, and restore all of your files from a backup. 

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Warning
Installing your previous operating system will delete your Windows 10 programs  files, and settings. You should back up any files and settings you want to keep so that you can restore them after the installation. You must manually reinstall your programs when the installation is done.
 
Note
If you are running a multiboot system parallel to Windows 10, you might be able to safely delete or reformat the Windows 10 partition and reclaim that space for use with the earlier version of Windows. For more information, see Uninstall Windows 10 on a multiboot system.
 


FAQ 111: Updated on: 18 May 2020 09:40 Windows
Windows-10

Upgrade Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 10, anything else I should know?


If you upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 / 8 to new Windows 10 , here are some things to keep in mind Yor can upgrade from Windows 7/8.1 x64 to Windows
Windows-10

Open Personal Files Folder in Windows 10 / 11 current and all user, how to?


When you want to see Personal Files Folder in Windows 10 / 11 for current and / or of all users for example to make a backup to an USB Stick or HDD. Content:
Windows-10

Customize SmartScreen on Windows 10 (disable, enable)?


Windows 10 SmartScreen protect you from downloading or installing malware ,The solution is simple to customize Smart Screen in Windows 10 The Windows-10
Windows-10

How to change in Windows 10/11 the Screensaver, enable or disable?


The possibility to change Windows 10/11 Screensaver is a very useful and a personal individual adjustment 1. Disable or change the Screensaver in Windows 11,10,
Windows-10

How to connect a Bluetooth enabled device to Windows 10 computer?


The solution is simple to connect a Bluetooth enabled device on MS Windows 10 computer, for example a Printer, Scanner or Bluetooth Mouse and Keyboards
Windows-10

Can I change my Windows-10 homegroup password?


Change the Windows-10 homegroup password is very important for sharing files and resources, here are the simple and easy solution to do this in Win-10 Addendum: 
Windows-10

How to find and start in Windows 10 / 11 Administrative Tools?


To start in Windows 10 / 11 the Administrative Tools, the solution is simple via new MD Windows fast access Menu, the solution is also for Windows 8.1 and

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