NOTE: These instructions were originally published on TheWindowsClub.com website. We have not yet performed this procedure, but these are the steps we would follow if we needed to roll back a machine that was upgraded to Windows 10. According to Microsoft, the rollback procedure is not supposed to affect your data (i.e. pictures, videos, music, Word files, spreadsheets, etc.). However since we have not yet performed this procedure, we cannot speak to this issue personally. SOS4Net is not responsible for any malfunctions or loss of data that may arise from clients performing this procedure on their own. Please use these instructions at your own risk.
THREE IMPORTANT ITEMS:
TO BEGIN, go to PC Settings. If you’re using the Windows 10 start menu, click Settings. If you’re using Start Menu 8, click PC Settings. Once at the Settings screen, click Update & Security.
On the Update & Security screen, click Recovery. On the Recovery screen, DO NOT click the button under Reset this PC as this will put your computer back to its factory-out-of-the-box condition. On this screen, you should see an option to Go back to Windows X where X is your previous Windows version number. Click the Get started button here.
Tell Microsoft why you’re rolling back. The Next button won’t be available to click until you make a selection on this screen. Once you’ve selected, click Next.
If you have a laptop, make sure it’s plugged into A/C power. It’s strongly advised not to attempt the rollback on battery power. Then click Next (or the button may say Close).
Now click the Go back to Windows X button, where X is your previous Windows version number.
If you had to enter a password to use your PC before, you will have to enter that same password once your previous version has been restored. Please make sure you know this password before starting the procedure.
The roll back procedure probably will take a while, so sit back and enjoy a nice cup of coffee or a soda. Once the process is complete, your system should boot back into your old Windows version.