change window11 to window 10

[Frank392]

 change window 11 to window 10  

[Sneha_01]

Hi @Frank392,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

If you want to downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10, you'll need to follow a series of steps. The process can vary slightly depending on whether you're downgrading within a grace period after upgrading or if you're performing a clean installation of Windows 10. Here's a step-by-step guide for both scenarios:

1. Downgrade within the 10-Day Rollback Period

If you upgraded to Windows 11 from Windows 10 within the last 10 days, you can use the built-in rollback feature. This will revert your system to Windows 10 without losing your personal files.

1.1. Open Settings

Access Settings:

• Press Win + I to open Settings.

Navigate to Update & Security:

• Click on Update & Security.

Go to Recovery:

• Select Recovery from the left-hand menu.

Rollback Option:

• Under Go back to Windows 10, click Get started.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the rollback process.

Note: This option is only available within 10 days of upgrading to Windows 11. After this period, the rollback option will no longer be available, and you will need to perform a clean installation of Windows 10.

2. Perform a Clean Installation of Windows 10

If the rollback period has expired or you prefer a fresh start, you'll need to perform a clean installation of Windows 10. Be sure to back up your data before proceeding, as this process will erase all your files.

2.1. Backup Your Data

1. Backup Important Files:
   • Save your important files to an external hard drive, cloud storage, or another safe location.

2.2. Create Windows 10 Installation Media

Download Media Creation Tool:

• Go to the Microsoft Windows 10 download page and download the Media Creation Tool.

Run the Tool:

• Open the Media Creation Tool and select Create installation media for another PC.
• Choose USB flash drive (recommended) or ISO file if you prefer to burn it to a DVD later.
• Follow the prompts to create the installation media.

2.3. Install Windows 10

Boot from Installation Media:

• Insert the USB flash drive or DVD into your PC.
• Restart your PC and boot from the installation media. You may need to change the boot order in your BIOS/UEFI settings.

Begin Installation:

• When prompted, select your language, time, and keyboard preferences, then click Next.
• Click Install now.

Enter Product Key:

• If prompted, enter your Windows 10 product key. If you don't have one, you can choose I don’t have a product key and proceed with the installation. Windows 10 should activate automatically if it was previously activated on this PC.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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