Windows 10: is there any way to go back to a previous windows version without the $windows.-BT folder?

Discus and support is there any way to go back to a previous windows version without the $windows.-BT folder? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Long story short, last night windows update kept pestering me every hour to upgrade from windows 11 23H2 to 24H2 and while I was away from my pc, it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by ScottLemon, Mar 20, 2025.

  1. SCOTTLEMON
    ScottLemon Win User

    is there any way to go back to a previous windows version without the $windows.-BT folder?


    Long story short, last night windows update kept pestering me every hour to upgrade from windows 11 23H2 to 24H2 and while I was away from my pc, it started updating without permission, I was specifically trying to avoid upgrading to this version due to all the issues that people are having with it and I want to stay on a stable build of windows that I knew worked and that I had little to no issues with.After about an hour of windows doing it's thing it booted back up and took me to the login screen where I immediately went to go roll back to 23H2 but after clicking Go Back, it says that the f

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    ScottLemon, Mar 20, 2025
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Mar 20, 2025
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  3. PILL MONSTER
    Pill Monster Win User
    I deleted $Windows~.BT folder that was propably Windows 10 files. How to recover?

    The Windows $BT folder is there in case you want to recover the old OS. It's not needed for an upgrade.

    But here's a link anyway....*Smile is there any way to go back to a previous windows version without the $windows.-BT folder? :) Windows 10 Build 10240



    I think BT is an abbreviation for "Bloat". lol
     
    Pill Monster, Mar 20, 2025
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  4. DYAN REY
    Dyan Rey Win User

    is there any way to go back to a previous windows version without the $windows.-BT folder?

    Windows.~bt & Windows.old, can I delete them?

    Hi Mark,

    There are several ways on how to delete Windows.~bt & Windows.old folders on your computer. Simply follow the steps below:

    • Go Search and type Disc Cleanup.
    • Check the folder that you want to delete.
    • Press Ok.

    Note: Once you delete Windows.~bt file on your computer, you won't be able to go back with your previous Windows version.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Dyan Rey, Mar 20, 2025
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