How can I go back to Windows 8.1 from Windows 10..it is HORRIBLE?

[Windows Central Question]

How can I go back to windows 8.1 from windows 10...it is HORRIBLE!!!

Windows 10 has slowed my computer down until I feel as if I'm on dial-up! I cannot find anything I'm looking for!

 

[pankaj981]

As long as you have the 8.1 product key you can go back via a clean install route. Download the ISO from MS website, burn onto a USB/DVD, install and activate.

I would actually suggest posting your desktop model # or specs so someone can better assist in improving performance. My 2009 desktop runs W10 quite well.

 

[TechFreak1]

Re: How can I go back to windows 8.1 from windows 10...it is HORRIBLE!!!

If you are referring to a phone, then you will need to use the windows device recovery tool to roll back, make sure you plug your phone into a PC and back everything up.

FAQ - How can I recover/reset/restore my phone software? - Microsoft - UK

If you are referring to a PC:
How long ago have you updated and did you do a in place upgrade or a clean install?

1) If you did a in place update less than 30 days ago then you can roll back.

2) If you did a in place update more than 30 days ago you cannot roll back without using any recovery media or image.

3) If you did a clean install, then you will have to use a recovery media or image.

To roll back if you have down an in place upgrade less then 30 days ago follow this article:

How to downgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 8.1 | Windows Central

 

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Re: How can I go back to windows 8.1 from windows 10...it is HORRIBLE!!!

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