Windows 10: How do you downgrade back to windows 8?

Discus and support How do you downgrade back to windows 8? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I have recently upgraded to windows 10 but i prefer windows 8 when i try to go back to it windows says "were sorry but you cant go back" plz help 31029 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by joey, Nov 21, 2015.

  1. joey Win User

    How do you downgrade back to windows 8?


    I have recently upgraded to windows 10 but i prefer windows 8 when i try to go back to it windows says "were sorry but you cant go back" plz help

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  2. how to do Win User

    HELP!! - Toshiba driver update for Toshiba Hotkey Driver - Error 0x800f0203

    I'm now running Windows 10 upgraded from Windows 7 & I have the same continuous problem with the update

    • Toshiba driver update for Toshiba Hotkey Driver - Error 0x800f0203

    I tried your Method 1 to fix it which said changes have been made to my computer & to try & update again which failed.. again & the same message above came up again. My laptop is secure as I run Norton 360, so what should I do next to try & fix this problem?
    My laptop is a Toshiba satellite L650.

    Thank you

    David
     
    how to do, Nov 21, 2015
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  3. How do I downgrade back to Windows 8.1 from windows 10

    Thanks ...For This Info Bout Goin Back/Down Grade To Wind 8.1. I Hate Window10, Others To From What They've Been Sayin Fter I Talk Bout It !. I'm Hopin That I Can Get Back W/ No Problems!.
     
    FrankiApples, Nov 21, 2015
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  4. NavyLCDR New Member

    How do you downgrade back to windows 8?

    Sounds like you are going to have to clean install Windows 8 to go back to it.
     
    NavyLCDR, Nov 21, 2015
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  5. lmaneke Win User
    Go to settings, update and recovery, recovery, and go back to Windows 8.1.

    Please note, you only have 30 days after upgrading to Windows 10 to revert back to your previous OS. After 30 days, Windows 10 deletes the file that allows you to start the downgrade process.

    If its not allowing you to revert before the 30 days, chances are that the "Previous Windows Installations" aka the Windows.old folder, either got deleted, or got corrupt during the upgrade.

    Unfortunately, that would only give you the option to back up all of your files, and reinstall Windows 8.1.
     
    lmaneke, Apr 4, 2018
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