Windows 10: Cannot Rollback to Windows 8.1

Discus and support Cannot Rollback to Windows 8.1 in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I installed the Windows 10 free upgrade on July 29th when it automatically downloaded. It installed with no problem but still has not activated. I have... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by blaughon, Aug 4, 2015.

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  1. BLAUGHON
    blaughon Win User

    Cannot Rollback to Windows 8.1


    I installed the Windows 10 free upgrade on July 29th when it automatically downloaded. It installed with no problem but still has not activated. I have made no changes since the installation but the rollback feature will not work. Screenshot is shown below.

    Is there any way around this to return to Windows 8.1?


    Cannot Rollback to Windows 8.1 [​IMG]


    :)
     
    blaughon, Aug 4, 2015
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  2. HARLEKEIN
    harlekein Win User

    Realtek - Dolby Digital Live 5.1 - Play Tone Failed - Windows 10 RTM

    This is happening to me and I cannot rollback to 8.1. So sick of MS.
     
    harlekein, Aug 4, 2015
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  3. VICTORRADICE
    VictorRadice Win User
    Upgrade from Win 8.1 to Win 10

    I upgraded from Win 8.1 to Win 10 today and Settings will not load and I cannot rollback to Win 8.1
     
    VictorRadice, Aug 4, 2015
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  4. Brink
    Brink New Member

    Cannot Rollback to Windows 8.1

    Brink, Aug 4, 2015
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  5. BLAUGHON
    blaughon Win User
    No, Windows.old is still there. I checked that first.
     
    blaughon, Aug 4, 2015
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  6. BLAUGHON
    blaughon Win User
    Cannot Rollback to Windows 8.1 [​IMG]
     
    blaughon, Aug 4, 2015
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  7. SN00KER
    sn00ker Win User
    By any chance did you create a windows 10 repair disk ? If so ? You can boot off it and there an option within to install prior version or roll back
     
    sn00ker, Aug 4, 2015
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  8. Brink
    Brink New Member

    Cannot Rollback to Windows 8.1

    I'm afraid that a System Repair Disc won't help if the rollback files have been removed from the PC by something. *Sad
     
    Brink, Aug 4, 2015
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  9. Brink
    Brink New Member
    Blaughon,

    I'm afraid that you may need to clean install Windows 8.1 if you don't have an image to restore. *Sad
     
    Brink, Aug 4, 2015
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  10. SN00KER
    sn00ker Win User
    That's so true Brink but do we know for sure that's the case . I'm curious blaughon were you activated with your 8.1 copy ?
     
    sn00ker, Aug 4, 2015
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  11. BLAUGHON
    blaughon Win User
    I was just hoping it would be easier. I knew better than to expect easy.

    If it has not activated in a week, do you think it ever will, as the support people have been taught to quote: "it will automatically activate in 24-48 hours".

    If I had confidence it would activate I would stay with 10.
     
    blaughon, Aug 4, 2015
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  12. BLAUGHON
    blaughon Win User
    Yes, I was activated with 8.1.
     
    blaughon, Aug 4, 2015
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  13. BLAUGHON
    blaughon Win User

    Cannot Rollback to Windows 8.1

    Windows Product Key Information

    Product Name: Windows 10 Home

    Product ID: 00326-30000-00001-AA668

    Installed Key: **REMOVED**

    OEM Key: **REMOVED**

    OEM Edition: Win 8.1 RTM Core OEM*BiggrinM
     
    blaughon, Aug 4, 2015
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  14. CRAARC
    craarc Win User
    i think they have said they will activate in time that cant handle it all at once some may take a few days.

    what about this freebee to roll back ?

    Easy Recovery Essentials by NeoSmart Technologies windows 10 pro one is free and works with any version apprently watch the vid on it
     
    craarc, Aug 4, 2015
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  15. BLAUGHON
    blaughon Win User
    Like Windows 10 free upgrade, if it is "free" I probably cannot afford it.
     
    blaughon, Aug 4, 2015
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