Windows 10: I want to go back to the previous operating system

Discus and support I want to go back to the previous operating system in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I want to go back to the previous operating system that I was using before 20th Feb 2020... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by maureenlynch3, Feb 23, 2020.

  1. MAUREENLYNCH3
    maureenlynch3 Win User

    I want to go back to the previous operating system


    I want to go back to the previous operating system that I was using before 20th Feb 2020

    :)
     
    maureenlynch3, Feb 23, 2020
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  2. ZBOOK
    zbook Win User

    Programs not working


    In post 26 there were steps listed to fix the operating system corruption.
    Are you able to follow them?
    In post 29 was the suggested dism repair command.
     
    zbook, Feb 23, 2020
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  3. DEEPIKA GOWDA
    Deepika Gowda Win User
    Windows 10 stucks at restoring to previous operating system while installing the updates

    Hi Billie,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    Do let us know the following to understand the issue and assist you better:

    • What is the complete error message of this issue?
    • Which is the current operating system on your device?
    • Are you able to boot to the desktop?

    I suggest you to remove all the external devices except mouse and keyboard connected to your device, try to reboot and check if the computer boots to previous operating system/ to Windows 10.

    Kindly reply to the post with the required information and updated status of this issue, we will be happy to help you further.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Feb 23, 2020
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  4. SYED MD BILAL
    Syed Md Bilal Win User

    I want to go back to the previous operating system

    Roll back to previous Operating System

    Hi John,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand your inconvenience. We will assist you to resolve this issue.

    Before we proceed, we require more information to assist you better.

    • Did you delete Windows.old folders?
    • Did you make any changes to computer after upgrading to Windows 10?

    Check in C drive, if Windows.old folder is available. If yes, follow the suggest provided below.

    To Roll back to previous Operating System:

    I suggest you to refer the answer of Mr. Andre Da Costa from the following link, to roll back to previous Operating System.

    ROLL BACK FROM WINDOW 10 TO WINDOW 8.1

    If you can't find Windows.Old folder, you shall have to install Windows 7 using installation media.

    To create installation media for Windows 7:

    I suggest you to refer the answer of Mr. Andre Da Costa, from the following link.

    Where can I download Windows 7 ISO? I have a Product Key.

    Hope it helps. Do let us know if your issue is resolved. For any further information, feel free to contact us.

    Thank you.
     
    Syed Md Bilal, Feb 23, 2020
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