Learn how you can go back to the previous version of Windows you had installed.

With System Restore you can revert your PC's state to a previous point in time. This can be particularly useful when troubleshooting issues caused by recent changes, such as software installations, driver updates, or system settings modifications.

Ten days after you upgrade to Windows, your previous version of Windows is automatically deleted from your PC. If you need to free up drive space sooner and are confident your files and settings are correct, you can safely delete the previous Windows installation yourself.

Learn about the recovery options in Windows. Find out how to reset your PC, go back to a previous version of Windows, or use media to reinstall Windows.

The Windows.old folder contains the previous version of Windows on your device. If you want to remove the previous version after you upgrade, the easiest method is to use Storage sense in the Settings app. Follow the steps below for your version of the Windows operating system.

Resetting your PC in Windows is a powerful feature that allows you to restore your device to its original state, which can be useful whether you're experiencing performance issues, software problems, or simply want a fresh start.

The Reset this PC feature doesn't create a Windows.old folder. To prevent data loss, Microsoft highly recommends backing up files and settings before upgrading, resetting, refreshing, or reinstalling Windows.

Learn how to uninstall a Windows update, if for example that update is causing your system to have errors or other problems.

If your PC is experiencing problems, especially issues related to Windows Update, you can use the Fix problems using Windows Update recovery option to reinstall the current version of Windows.

It includes tools like Startup Repair, which diagnoses and repairs unbootable Windows installations, and System Restore, which reverts your system to a previous state without affecting personal files.