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How to Downgrade From Windows 10 to Windows 8.1
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you want to upgrade your current system from Windows 8 or 8.1 to the newWindows 10Technical Preview and try the new features, there’s something important you need to do before you update your system. You’ll need to create a recovery image of your current system in case you want to downgrade it fromWindows 10.
How to go back to Windows 8.1 from Windows 10?
Do a recovery image of your current system by following these steps:
The recovery image and all necessary recovery tools will be no stored to your USB drive. After the process is done do some of the following:
Other Windows downgrading guide you should consider
Even if you have followed all the steps above, you might want to have a more detailed guide on more technical steps. We have this guide and you can find all the details in our detailed guide on how todowngrade from Windows 10 to Windows 8.1, 7. You can also follow our how-to article on how todowngrade Windows 10 Pro to Windows 10 S. Even if the article is for Surface users, you can try to apply this on your ownPC.
The mobile users are may also be concerned about downgrading their Windows version. The reason is thatWindows 10Mobile was available for a limited number of device models when it was launched. That’s why many users wanted to downgrade back to 8.1 If you are one of this users, try to follow the steps from our guide anddowngrade your Windows PhonefromWindows 10toWindows 8.1
Now you have created the recovery image of your current Window 8/8.1 system and you’re good to upgrade it toWindows 10Technical Preview. And in case you have some reason to downgrade your system after that, all you need to do is to apply theinstallationof this recovery image and your old system will be back.
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan Jenic
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
