Can you downgrade from Windows 11 to 10 on a new laptop that automatically comes with Windows 11?

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2022-02-22T23:05:57.037+00:00

Can you downgrade from Windows 11 to 10 on a new laptop that automatically comes with Windows 11? I'm looking to purchase a Surface Pro 8, but will need to use Windows 10

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  1. Docs 15,761 Reputation points
    2022-02-22T23:27:37.18+00:00

    Once the computer has updated Windows 11 licensing information is entered on Microsoft servers.

    This enables end users to replace drives or reinstall Windows.

    When reinstalling Windows Windows 11 or Windows 10 can be installed for free.

    These are some links that may be useful:

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1950-clean-install-windows-10-a.html

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2376-create-bootable-usb-flash-drive-install-windows-10-a.html

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/9230-download-windows-10-iso-file.html

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/using-the-activation-troubleshooter-d717cdff-cf19-9770-7198-40119c2a696c

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  2. Kapil Arya 8,451 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2022-02-25T05:31:47.177+00:00

    You need to check with OEM whether they allow downgrade rights on their pre-installed Windows 11 device. Some OEMs will allow, while others may not.

    If you need to use Windows 10 specifically, directly buy a device with Windows 10 pre-installed.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-02-22T23:29:22.137+00:00

    Looks like a yes but confirm with the vendor.
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/surface-os-choice

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  4. Adam Palayathar 1 Reputation point
    2022-02-23T13:16:09.32+00:00

    You can't downgrade from windows 11 to windows 10.

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