Go Back to Windows 10

Question

      Hello, wanted to call upon community techs for help . 3 weeks ago , I installed Windows 11 on my pc (HP) . For a while , ran smoothly , then about a week ago , installed Windows updates on the pc, among them HP components that come up every few weeks . Installed them , pc restarted, then after a few minutes, my mouse stopped responding . Even installed mouse wouldn't work . I finally had to do a manual shutdown . Restarted system, and as soon as it reloaded , same thing happened . Forced shutdown , this time I called up command prompt , typed in SFC /scannow , for file check . Ran for about a minute , then file scan froze . Forced shutdown again , then from login screen , pressed shift/restart, and did a clean install of Windows . Windows reinstalled, then when login screen came up , shut down pc . Powered up my backup pc ( still has Windows 10 ) , googled problem, and discovered identical problems from other pc users .  
     My question for forum techs is , as there are still glitches in 11 ( discovered its a normal on previous Windows for a bit ) , thought about reverting to Windows 10 for a bit , waiting for Techs to iron out the creases . But the option to go back isnt available in recovery .  I'm nowhere near a tech , basic computer knowledge . Is there a way to re-install Windows 10 for a bit , that this novice doesn't see . I'm thoroughly confused :) . Haven't powered up Primary pc until Im comfortable .

Answer 1

You can download a fresh copy here.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

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Answer 2

You can clean install it by booting the installation media. Delete / recreate partition and follow the prompts.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

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Answer 3

After an upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 there is a default go back period of 10 days.

Before the 10 day period ends the modified go back period can be modified up to 60 days.

This process can be repeated again adding up to 60 days.

If the 10 day default period or modified 60 day period expires then there is no longer an option to use the go back option.

Once there is no longer a go back option the only methods available to return to Windows 10 are to install a fresh version or restore a backup image that had been manually created.

If there was no backup image made with third party software then the remaining option is to backup important files and install a fresh version of Windows 10.

1) Consider making free backup images of the Windows 11 installation
(Acronis, Aoemi, EaseUS, Macrium, Paragon, etc.)

2) Backup important files

3) Find a flash drive that you can format ( > or = 8 GB).

4) Create a bootable Windows 10 iso:

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

4) Boot to the flash drive:
http://www.disk-image.com/faq-bootmenu.htm

5) Delete all partitions making an unallocated disk drive

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

7) Reinstall drivers from the computer, motherboard, or component manufacturer websites

8) Reinstall applications

9) Consider making free backup images of the Windows 10 installation

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Answer 4

My thanks for the response , but am nowhere near a tech rating, have basic pc knowledge . If I had Windows 10 before , would I be able to download a fresh copy without purchase , or would I have to re-purchase ?

Answer 5

If you had had an installation of either Windows 10 or Windows 11 that had been updated then licensing data was entered into Microsoft servers.

This typically allows the computer user to replace their disk drive, or reinstall Windows 10 or Windows 11.

So if you had ever updated the installation then you should be able to clean install Windows 10 or Windows 11 or install a larger disk drive as needed.

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