How to downgrade from Windows 10 Pro to Home

Have you ever encountered a situation where you wanted to reverse your decision? Damn! This can be a bit tricky. You might agree to such a scenario if you have recently downloaded Windows 10 Pro. The resuming option can pop-up in your mind depending on your satisfaction level with this particular Windows version. Don’t worry. We are here to provide you with tips on “How to downgrade from windows 10 pro to home.”

Surprisingly, Windows 10 can be installed and upgraded for free. So, get your hands on this version at your earliest as the free upgrade package is available for only a few days now. After a particular time-lapse, you have to spend some dollars (around $199 or $99) to get it. Don’t miss the chance.

If you have thought of amending your decision, then Windows 10 can be simply retracted to Windows 7 or Windows 8. But remember, you will have to make changes within 30 days of the Windows 10 upgrade. As Microsoft has allotted only this much time to switch to your previous Windows version. Moreover, try restoring your data beforehand.

 

There can be a chance that you might be satisfied with the Windows 10 performance after upgrading it. If that’s the case, then we have added an antidote of information regarding storage space retrieval too in this article.

Surely you don’t want to get trapped in an elevator in the midst of reaching your destination, right?

Likewise, getting stuck while following through a process on “how to downgrade from windows 10 pro to home,” can be a headache. Rest assured, we will help you throughout the process.

Without further ado, let’s dive into the following tips:

Steps for downgrading from Windows 10 Pro to Home

First Step:

• Go to Settings from the Windows 10 Start menu Bar.

Second Step:

• Select the Update & Security option on the Settings tab.

Third Step:

• The “Go Back” and “Get Started” option: Then, on the Upgrade & Security tab, select ‘Recovery’ and then click ‘Get Started’ (you might come up with other options on your screen, including “Reset this PC” and “Advance Startup”). Select Go Back to Windows X (where ‘X’ is the older Windows’ edition before switching to Windows’ 10).

Fourth Step:

• Now, you just have to pick a reason for why you want to downgrade from Windows Before you make your decision, the Window’s version will ask, “Why are you going back?” Select one of the following options for the reasons that might pop up:
• My apps or devices don’t work on Window 10
• Windows 7 seemed easier to use
• Window 7 seemed faster
• Window 7 seemed more reliable
• For other reason

 

Choose one of the above and proceed.

The roll-back procedure will initiate on its own soon after confirmation. Meanwhile, the process continues, hold your horses. As the procedure completion depends on your computer connectivity and speed (it might take an hour or even less than a minute).

There is no turning back once you have decided to downgrade Windows 10 Pro. However, do remember to reactivate certain apps. It might be possible that the amendments made in the Settings might have vanished. Do retrieve them too. Moreover, assure that you remember your password when the system restarts.

You are good to go. Meanwhile, if you wish to upgrade to Windows 10 again later, you can do it at any time you want.

Wondering, what’s the logic behind waiting for 30 days. Certainly, Microsoft doesn’t want its customers to leave. Hence, setting the limit for days is just a way to maintain customers to their service and not lose them.

Do ensure you save your precious data before switching to a different Microsoft Windows version. Likewise, you can take help from any external storage software device. You can opt for the Macrium Reflect. It’s a free edition and works best for Windows 10 too.

Cleaning-up the excessive Windows files

While rolling back your Windows 10 Pro make sure that all your data is being backed up simultaneously. This means excessive data is being stored on your devices that lead to disk space being fluffed-up. Therefore, if you change your mind from rolling back, or your data is saved in a USB device then clean the disk space right away. Just follow these steps:

• Go to Disk Cleanup App from the Windows 10 Taskbar using the search box
• Then, let the scanning complete and wait for a while. Select System Files Cleanup
• Finally, check the files that you want to delete and press OK. Shortly, afterward, the scan will reboot. That’s it. You have successfully cleaned up the Windows files. Good job!

We hope that this article proves to be useful for you. Now you know, “how to downgrade from Windows 10 Pro to Home.”