Can I downgrade a NEW computer with Windows 11 already on it to Windows 10?

[consume_product]

I plan on getting an awesome HP computer but noticed it comes with Windows 11 as the default, already-installed operating system. I don't want Windows 11, I want Windows 10. Upon receiving the computer, how can I downgrade the operating system to Windows 10?

(I know there are tutorials regarding computers that upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11 but want to revert back. I believe this is a different case, and I can't find an answer anywhere, so I'm asking here. Please help! Thank you!!)

[itsmyname]

@consume_product -- any "downgrade" depends on which model that you purchase.

If you purchase a model that was factory-shipped with Windows 10 before Windows 11 was released, all the needed device-drivers for your hardware should be available from the HP Support web-site.

However, the Windows product-key for Windows 11 may not work to "activate" Windows 10, implying that you will need to purchase a license ($100+ ???) to run Windows 10.

However, if you purchase a "designed for Windows 11" system, you may have problems finding device-drivers for the hardware for Windows 10.

Note that Microsoft will terminate support for Windows 10 in October 2025. At that time, you will need to install Windows 11.

[VH2000]

I have never seen an "awesome HP computer" 🙄

It's a desktop so it's easy to add a new disk or replace a disk.

When you get the pc just startup and wait till Win get's activated so that the machine is registered at MS.

Then unplug the disk, add a new clean disk and you can install a new WIN 10 OS. 

You see if you get WIN 10 activated or not. The problem is that your "awesome" computer will be delivered with a Home edition of Windows. You need a MS account etc.

If you get the WIN 10 installation activated it's easy to transfer the drivers from the original disk to the new disk.

[itsmyname]

@consume_product -- have you considered this All-In-One system: HP Pavilion 24-k1305st Bundle PC (20W66AA#ABA)

It is shipped with 64-bit Windows 10 Home, and the web-page states "free upgrade to Windows 11".

Currently showing a discount of $150 off its suggested retail price.

[itsmyname]

@consume_product -- 

You see if you get WIN 10 activated or not.

If it does not activate, you've spent $1000 on the "wrong" computer.

You will need to buy a license for Windows 10, and then "hope" that there are device-drivers for Windows 10.

The problem is that your "awesome" computer will be delivered with a Home edition of Windows.

How is that a problem?

You need a MS account etc.

No. Before you start installing Windows 10, disconnect any Ethernet cable from the computer.

Choose "limited setup", and do NOT configure your computer for WiFi, and it will create a "local account", not a link to your (non-existent?) Microsoft Account.

If you get the WIN 10 installation activated it's easy to transfer the drivers from the original disk to the new disk.

No.  It is not easy to determine which files you need to "copy", and it is quite possible that the device-drivers for Windows 11 will NOT work with Windows 10.

Short answer: if you want to run Windows 10 (until October 2025), buy a computer that is factory-shipped with Windows 10.

[Prométhée]

Hello
@consume_product  I do not know where we are going there, but in your place, I would be lost ...
I understand, that you don't want windows 11 ...
I say often enough here, to those who wish to install it on computers, not compatible, not to do so.
Since I am testing it on a compatible computer, but not 100%, I am not very satisfied with some things!
But if you buy a computer, 100% compatible, depending on the configuration, you have certain advantages
If you install windows 10, you may lose some functionality!
Windows 11, although different and quite similar to windows 10

Think carefully
you want to install windows 10, give the model, and we will be fixed
if it is for example this one

Hello
@ I do not know where we are going there, but in your place, I would be lost ...
I understand, that you don't want windows 11 ...
I say often enough here, to those who wish to install it on computers, not compatible, not to do so.
Since I am testing it on a compatible computer, but not 100%, I am not very satisfied with some things!
But if you buy a computer, 100% compatible, depending on the configuration, you have certain advantages
If you install windows 10, you may lose some functionality!
Windows 11, although different and quite similar to windows 10

Think carefully
you want to install windows 10, give the model, and we will be fixed
if it is for example this one

https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-pavilion-gaming-desktop-tg01-1160xt-8mp64av-1

 drivers are available here,

https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-pavilion-gaming-desktop-pc-tg01-1000i/32480786/m...

so that shouldn't be a problem

"I have never seen an "awesome HP computer""

there are many models, you have to have the right one
Mine I thought it was great at the time, it gets old, but still works (2013)