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How can I get back to Windows 8.1 again? Many drivers still not compatible with win10


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Daan van der
2016/08/28 23:41
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Will I also get aby refund as only 23 days since I purchased win10 copy.
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Answered by
Lokesh Yadav
2016/09/01 11:20
Hi Daan,

Microsoft has provided an option for rollback to its users, where unsatisfied users can uninstall the upgrade and rollback to the previous version of Windows 8.1.

To roll back your Windows 10, go to your PC Settings, by typing Settings in the taskbar search bar, next to the Windows icon, and clicking on Settings. It will open the PC Settings. Select ‘Update and Security’.
Rollback from Windows 10The Update and Security option opens. Here you will see options like Windows Update, Activation, Backup, Recovery and Windows Defender. Click on ‘Recovery‘.
rollback to Win 10 cThis will open the Recovery settings window for your PC. You will see 3 options:
  1. Reset this PC: Remove everything and reinstall Windows. This will take your PC to its original factory settings.
  2. Go back to your previous version of Windows: This will just bring your previous Windows back on your PC without affecting your documents and files. Note that you have to carry out the rollback operation, within 30 days of upgrading to Windows 10
  3. Advanced Startup: Here you can change your PC settings using a Windows image or a USB/DVD.
rollback to Win 10 dClick on ‘Go back to previous version of Windows’. In this case you see Go back to Windows 8.1.
Microsoft will then ask for your feedback and the reason to uninstall Windows 10.
Rollback to Windows 10 abGive your feedback and move ahead. Click on Next. You will see the following screen.
rollback to win 10 eMake sure your PC is plugged in as the rollback might get interrupted due to power off. Click on the Go back to Windows 8.1 button.
gYour system might take a while to process the roll back and read the settings of your previous Windows version.
Note: you need to know or remember your password you used to sign on into your previous Windows version.rollback to Win 10 fOnce the rollback process is completed, your PC will automatically be booted into your previous version of Windows.

NOTE: Rollback is dependent on the availability of the Windows.old & other folders folder, if you delete that, then you may not be offered the option to rollback.

I hope this helps in rolling back to Windows 8.1.

Regards,
Lokesh


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2016/08/30 00:48

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Hello Daan,

Thank you for posting your concern's here.

If you would like to revert back to Windows 8.1, please follow the instructions below.

1.If it’s been fewer than 10 days since you upgraded to the Windows 10, or fewer than 30 days if you upgraded before July 29th, 2016:
You can go back to your previous version of Windows by going to Settings > Update & security >Recovery and selecting either Go back to Windows 7 or Go back to Windows 8.1. This won't affect your personal files, but it will remove any apps you installed after the upgrade to Windows 10.

2.If it’s been more than 10 days, or 30 days if you upgraded before July 29th, 2016:

This option won’t be available in Settings and you’ll need to use a different recovery option.

3.If go back isn't available:

Check to see if you can restore your PC to factory settings. This will reinstall the version of Windows that came with your PC and remove personal files, apps and drivers you installed, and any changes you made to settings.
Go to Settings > Update & security > Recovery > Reset this PC > Get started and look forRestore factory settings.
4.Or, if you have a product key for your previous version of Windows:

Use the media creation tool to create installation media for Windows 8.1 or Windows 7, and use it to do a clean install.

Source: https://support.micr...

If you have any other questions, please let me know and I will be more than happy to help you.

Best Regards,

Christian

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2016/09/03 05:17
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