Dont like Windows 10?
How you remove Windows 10 depends on how much time has elapsed since you switched.
As of January 2020, Microsoft isno longer supporting Windows 7.
We recommendupgrading to Windows 10to continue receiving security updates and technical support.
Remember, whether or not that data would or could be restored during the reversion process isnt important.
It’s always better to err on the side of caution when performing tasks like these.
Once you’ve reinstalled your older OS, you could copy those files back to your rig.
You might run into compatibility issues with an older OS while trying to restore.
Third-party applications won’t be reinstalled during the reversion process.
If you downloaded them from the internet, theexecutable filesmay be in your Downloads folder.
you might always re-download the program files, though.
You might have older programs on DVDs too, so look for those before continuing.
If any of these programs require a product key, find that as well.
Finally, locate your Windows product key.
This is the key for Windows 7 or 8.1, not Windows 10.
This will be on the original packaging or in an email.
It could be on a sticker on the back of your gear.
If you’ve got the option to’t find it, consider a freeproduct key finderprogram.
(It’s the cog icon in the Start menu.)
If this is the case, follow the steps in the next section.
As noted earlier, you should first back up your files and personal folders.
There won’t be any personal data (or third-party programs) on the machine after you finish.
Youll have to put that data back yourself.
With your data backed up, decide how you’re going to perform the installation of the previousoperating system.
Unfortunately, there might not be any way to know that until you follow the steps outlined here.
Then, use theWindows USB/DVD Download Toolto create the media.
This is a wizard and guides you through the process.
With your data backed up and installation files at hand:
OpenSettings.
Go toUpdate & Security.
Under theAdvanced Startupsection, select theRestart Nowbutton.
Your PC will reboot and start up from a disc or unit (like a USB drive).
Navigate to the factory partition, the USB drive, or the DVD drive as applicable.
