How to uninstall windows 11?

Hello,

If it has been less than 10 days since you have upgraded to Windows 11, you can go to Settings > System > Recovery > Go back to a previous version and then select "Go back".

This will roll back the update.

If it has been more than 10 days, you will have to clean install Windows 10.

Hope this helps.

I'll continue spending my time to resolve - nothing suggested works until I get past the log on screen that just drifts away . . . . Thx.

I am experiencing issues with restarting and shutting down my computer. This has become highly problematic since the update to Windows 11. The recurrent need to force shut down the computer, instead of being able to perform a regular shut down, is extremely frustrating!!!

Given these ongoing issues and my unsuccessful attempts to resolve them, I want to uninstall Windows 11. However, I would like to do so without resorting to a master reset of my computer or deleting any personal files or settings.

Until I see an update for this fix or less people complain around the internet for similar issues, I would consider upgrading again.

Yes - since installing WINDOWS11 nothing works - computer I was using is Hp Spectre - which I absolutely loved, but not it is worthless. The log on screen that used to work flawlessly using the camera or the pass key screens now goes to somewhere with a light colored background and hangs - forever. When I reboot or attempt to - same result. PC is rendered useless. I would love to be able to boot up and remove WIN11 but can not get past this present obstacle. Any suggestions from Microsoft on this next challenge you have presented? Curious Mind.

My name is Francisco. I’m an Independent Advisor, and I’ll be glad to help you today.

If you upgraded to Windows 11 from Windows 10, there’s a short window (usually 10 days after the upgrade) during which you can go back to Windows 10 without losing personal files or settings. If that window has already passed, Windows will no longer let you roll back automatically, you would need to do a more thorough reinstallation of Windows 10.

Below are your options:

1. Go Back to Windows 10 (Within 10 Days of Upgrade)

• Open Settings and go to System > Recovery.
• Under Recovery options, look for Go back (this appears only if you’re within the rollback window).
• Follow the on-screen instructions to revert to Windows 10 without losing personal files.

*Note: If “Go back” is grayed out or missing, then Windows can’t roll back automatically.

2. In-Place Installation of Windows 10 (Outside the Rollback Window)

If the 10-day period has passed, you can try an in-place “downgrade” using Windows 10 installation media while keeping personal files, but your apps or custom settings MAY NOT fully carry over. This isn’t officially supported!!! so results can vary:

Download Windows 10 installation media

• Visit Microsoft’s official site and download the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool.
• Create a bootable USB drive or ISO with it.

Run Setup in Windows

• Connect the USB or mount the ISO in Windows 11.
• Open File Explorer and launch setup.exe from the USB or mounted ISO.

Choose to Keep Files

• When prompted for the type of installation, select Keep personal files (if available).
• Complete the setup to replace Windows 11 with Windows 10.

*Important: This method sometimes forces a clean install (wiping apps, settings), so back up important data first. You may lose installed programs.

3. Clean Installation of Windows 10

This is the most reliable method if you’re well past the 10-day rollback window. However, it will remove all apps and settings:

• Back up all important data.
• Boot from the Windows 10 USB installation media.
• Select Custom install and format your Windows partition if prompted.
• Install Windows 10 from scratch.

Additional Suggestions (Before Downgrading)

• Try a Repair Install of Windows 11: You can run the Windows 11 Media Creation Tool and do an in-place repair (selecting “Keep personal files and apps”) which can fix many shutdown/restart issues without downgrading.
• Update Drivers & BIOS: Some shutdown/boot problems stem from outdated drivers or system firmware.
• Perform a Clean Boot: Sometimes third-party software interferes with shutdown/restart. You can disable non-Microsoft services and startup apps to test.

If you still prefer to uninstall Windows 11 and you’re beyond the 10-day window, method #2 or #3 are your main options. Let me know if you have any questions—good luck, and I hope this helps! :)