Windows 10: Rolling back to Windows 10 from Windows 11 using windows.old folder

Discus and support Rolling back to Windows 10 from Windows 11 using windows.old folder in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; After updating my PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11, if I move the windows.old folder from C drive to some other drive, will it be possible for me to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by RahulSen0504, Jan 17, 2023.

  1. Rolling back to Windows 10 from Windows 11 using windows.old folder


    After updating my PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11, if I move the windows.old folder from C drive to some other drive, will it be possible for me to trigger a rollback after the default rollback period, i.e., 10 days, or the maximum rollback period i.e., 60 days elapses, by putting the folder back in the C drive? I want to make sure that I do not lose any apps or files during this rollback process. I would really appreciate it if you all can suggest to me the steps for the same as well, in case it is possible. Looking forward to your response.

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    RahulSen0504, Jan 17, 2023
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  2. 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:

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    Ahhzz, Jan 17, 2023
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    As for getting rid of Windows, delete the Windows folder.
     
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    Hi I have just reset my daughters laptop to factory settings and updated it to windows 8.1 on the hard drive I have a windows folder and an old windows folder can I get rid of the old windows folder and how would I get rid of it, as I am not used to win 8.
     
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