Windows 10: How to revert back to Windows 8/8.1 from Windows 10?

Discus and support How to revert back to Windows 8/8.1 from Windows 10? in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; I really need help, apparently my windows 10 enterprise license is expiring soon. I tried many tricks and solutions I searched on the internet, but... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by CruzPh, Oct 8, 2019.

  1. CruzPh Win User

    How to revert back to Windows 8/8.1 from Windows 10?


    I really need help, apparently my windows 10 enterprise license is expiring soon. I tried many tricks and solutions I searched on the internet, but they didn't work. I tried entering the windows 10 enterprise product key to activate it again, and it said that it needed my organization's activation service to confirm it (even though I don't know my kms and tried to find it, and that they haven't confirmed it for weeks now), and I can't go back to Windows 8 via recovery setting as it was months when I got Windows 10.


    Though I did find my BIOS OEM key for Windows 8, but when I went to enter it, it said it was invalid.



    Is there any way to go back to Windows 8/8.1 or am I stuck and have the possibility of my Laptop locking up?

    :)
     
    CruzPh, Oct 8, 2019
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  2. Windows 8 failure configuring updates and reverting

    I agree 8 is awful! It's not for me though... I replaced a broken screen in a Win 8 laptop that was given to me and I am going to give it for free to someone that can't afford one so they can do homework at home. Yes I took it from 8 to 8.1 back on 10/09/2014. This is what I posted there...

    "Great post! I found a similar one. I would like to point out that you may want to edit your OP...

    1. Step 1 should read to disable AUTOMATIC updates, not disable manual updates.

    2. KB2871398 should really read KB2871389

    I would like to say that KB2917499 may also be needed as it was in my case. I also had to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter after installing those 2 updates. After these steps I was able to begin my 8.1 download from the Microsoft store. I don't know if it made a difference or not, but I also went into the Bios and disabled "Secure Boot."


    It was a helpful post. Thanks!
     
    BlackHawk1, Oct 8, 2019
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  3. Monk.e83 Win User
    Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

    DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .
     
    Monk.e83, Oct 8, 2019
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  4. How to revert back to Windows 8/8.1 from Windows 10?

    Windows 8 failure configuring updates and reverting

    did you try it out? windows 8 is a complete fuck up and even microsoft knew it. so they left it as is and made windows 8.1... i suggest first going up to windows 8.1..
     
    de.das.dude, Oct 8, 2019
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