How to go back to the previous version of Windows 10 IMPORTANT! Do not use System Restore, System Reset, or Fresh start to fix problems with a version update. Using the option to go back to the previous version of Windows 10 preserves your files, installed programs, settings and reverts your Windows 10 version to the previous version of Windows 10. This feature is only available after a version update (such as the “May 2021 Update” aka Windows 10 Version 21H1) regular (cumulative updates) can be uninstalled.īut remember, you only have 10 days to go back to the previous version of Windows 10īy default, you have 10 days after you update to a new version of Windows 10 to go back to the previous version of Windows.
We want to remind you again of an IMPORTANT feature of Windows 10 that allows you to go back to your previous version of Windows 10 without affecting your programs or files. If the update causes you major problems, the information in this article will help you make it like it never even happened. Windows Update (Version 21H1) is available and slowly rolling out to Windows 10 users. The Right Way to Go Back to the Previous Version of Windows 10