In the article, we will figure out how to roll back the Windows 10 system . As you know, many people switched to it automatically, so there is a high probability that many did not like it, and they want the old version of Windows. But even if this is not so, then other return methods will be analyzed in the article.
Why do you need a rollback
Before you talk about how to roll back the Windows 10 system, you need to explain why it is needed at all. Indeed, many may not even suspect this possibility. Incidentally, this is in vain, because no one is safe from the fact that his operating system, as is customary to say, will fly. In this case, you will have to completely reinstall the system, which, in turn, will result in the deletion of all the files on drive C. And if a lot of important files are stored there, it will be very annoying.
So, the rollback of the system is called, in which case, to return it to its original form or to the form that you once saved. Based on this, it becomes clear that a rollback will help protect all information on the computer from destruction.
There is also the term "recovery point." This is the state of the system to which it will return. These points can be created independently at any time, but, as a rule, the operating system itself makes them after some period of time.
So, it seems that we’ve figured out the definitions, now let's move on to how to roll back the Windows 10 system .
Rollback to the previous "Windows"
Initially, we will analyze the situation when you switched to Windows version 10 from 7 automatically when it was offered. In this case, the version of the OS that you had before was saved on the hard drive. The method that will be given is also suitable if you installed a new operating system without deleting the previous one. To check if this is the case, go to drive C and see if the Windows.old folder is there. If it is present, then you can use this method.
So, how to roll back Windows 10 to 7? But very simple! First things first, you need to get into the recovery section. To do this, go to the "Start" menu and go to Settings, and there select "Update and Security." As soon as you click on the corresponding section, a window will appear in which the subsections will be on the right. Select Recovery.
In this section, under the line "Return to Windows 7" will be located the button "Start". Click her. Next, follow the instructions to roll back to the previous version. Don’t worry about files and programs - they won’t be deleted. Only Windows 10 will be deleted.
So you have learned how to roll back the Windows 10 system to Windows 7. As you can see, this is not difficult at all. If Windows.old is not, this method is not suitable for you. Therefore, we move on to the next option, how to roll back Windows 10 to a specific date.
Point creation
Before talking about the recovery itself up to a certain date, you need to explain what a recovery point is and how to create it.
It was already mentioned above that the recovery point allows you to return Windows to the form when it was created. It follows from this that the method that will be given later is not suitable for those who do not have a recovery point.
So, to create it, you need to enter the control panel. Once you are there, find the “System and Security” item, select “System” and click “System Protection” in the left menu.
You are in the right place. Before you is a window in which it is painted what and how. But in order not to re-read everything, just click "Create." This will create a recovery point with the current date.
Rollback to a specific date
You already know how to create a recovery point. Now you can tell how to roll back the Windows 10 system using it.
This action is performed in the same window in which the recovery point is created. If you forgot the path to it, then go up and read the previous paragraph of this article.
Now, instead of the "Create" button, we are interested in the "Restore" button. If you are sure that you need to roll back the system using the restore point, then feel free to click on this button.
There will be a window on the monitor listing all recovery points. The date and time of each of them will be indicated, and a short description will be attached. Decide on what date you will roll back, select this line and click "Next".
Now in front of you is a window with a report on your choice. Reread everything carefully, and if everything matches your desire, then click "Finish."
If the OS does not start
It happens that after some of the manipulations on the PC it stops working. The computer starts up, but the operating system itself refuses to do this. It doesn’t matter, because we have recovery points. But there will be a reasonable question: how to start rollback to a point if we cannot enter Windows? It is also very simple.
First you need a bootable USB flash drive or a Windows disc. It is noteworthy that the version of Windows can be not only 10, 8.1 is fine too.
We insert the USB flash drive or disk into the PC and start from them. The OS installation window will appear, but we are not interested, select "System Restore".
Now in front of your eyes is a blue screen with tiles of choice. Click on "Select action", then "Diagnostics", then - "Advanced options" and then select "System Restore". Now you have a familiar window with the recovery points that you created. You know the further algorithm of actions.
If there is no recovery point and Windows.old folder
All the possible and most affordable ways to restore the system, we have reviewed, now move on to the very last. Now we will learn how to roll back Windows 10 if there are no recovery points.
You must immediately indicate that this method implies the presence of a bootable USB flash drive with the Total Commander program.
So, there is a flash drive, insert it into the port. In the BIOS, we set the settings so that the download goes from the USB flash drive. We launch the program and go to the RegBack folder. You can find it by using the search in the Windows folder. There are many files there, we are only interested in DEFAULT, SAM, SECURITY, SOFTWARE and SYSTEM. Copy them to the previous config folder. Before that, it is better to copy the files of the same name in another place, so that in case of failure, return everything to its original state.
After the manipulations done, you need to restart the PC. Windows should now start without problems. This method is needed when the OS stops starting. Most often this is due to errors in the registry, and the above manipulations affect just it.