Reverting Back from Windows 10

As I promised before, I'll give directions here on how to revert to your previous operating system. If you're trying to Upgrade to Windows 10 or Create Recovery Media for Windows 10, the directions are in those links. These directions apply only to people who upgraded their computer from Windows 7 or 8 and have upgraded within the previous month. Now, you may have different reasons for wanting to return to your previous operating system. Maybe you don't like how windows 10 looks. Maybe some of your programs don't work. Whatever your reasons for doing so, here's how to do it.

First, you'll need to start by clicking on the start button:

Click "Settings". It'll be next to a gear icon:

In the window that pops up, click "Update & security":

Click "Recovery":

Now, on the next screen you should see something similar to this:

The middle option is what you should see if you are able to revert to your previous operating system. Obviously it will say either Windows 7 or 8 rather than 8.1 if you upgraded from either of those. If you are outside of the month, or you told Windows 10 to wipe everything during the install, you WILL NOT be able to revert to your old operating system. You will only see the other two options on this screen if that is the case.

After you click "Get started", you will see a popup similar to this:

You shouldn't have to fill in anything, but your answer doesn't change anything. From there, your computer will restart and finish the process to revert. After that, you're all set, and back with your old Operating System. Only takes about 20-30 minutes to complete the process. If you decide you do in fact want to go back to Windows 10, you certainly can. Just use that installation software you made before for ease of process.