Windows 10: Revert Lenovo Laptop Back to Windows 8?

Discus and support Revert Lenovo Laptop Back to Windows 8? in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I bought a Lenovo Idea Pad Y510P a long time ago. Recently I went in and did a destructive recovery. It recovers it to Windows 10 even though the specs... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by PGordon1717, Sep 28, 2018.

  1. PGORDON1717
    PGordon1717 Win User

    Revert Lenovo Laptop Back to Windows 8?


    I bought a Lenovo Idea Pad Y510P a long time ago. Recently I went in and did a destructive recovery. It recovers it to Windows 10 even though the specs it came with shows it came with Windows 8.


    The problem is Lenovo states this laptop isn't compatible with Windows 10. Which causes problems, like me not being able to connect to my wifi.


    Why is this reverting in the destructive recovery to Windows 10 when it was originally Windows 8? How do I get it back to Windows 8?


    Please note that under Settings: Update and Security - there is no option to revert to Windows 8. And I can find no such option even if I go in and do another destructive recovery.


    Any ideas would be appreciated!

    :)
     
    PGordon1717, Sep 28, 2018
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  2. BLACKHAWK1
    BlackHawk1 Win User

    Windows 8 failure configuring updates and reverting

    This laptop comes with Windows 8, not 8.1. It has no issues with activation. When the issue "Failure configuring Windows updates Reverting changes Do not turn off your computer" comes up it's stuck there forever and the only way out is to reformat in my situation and I used the recovery partition for that. Maybe I am missing what you are getting at?
     
    BlackHawk1, Sep 28, 2018
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  3. BLACKHAWK1
    BlackHawk1 Win User
    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, Sep 28, 2018
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  4. MONK.E83
    Monk.e83 Win User

    Revert Lenovo Laptop Back to Windows 8?

    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, Sep 28, 2018
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