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

Yes, you can roll back to a previous version of Windows if you encounter issues after upgrading. This option is available within 10 days after upgrading to a new version of Windows.

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.

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.

This utility creates a USB recovery media that can help you restore your Windows device to its factory settings, even if you replace the hard drive or completely wipe the drive.

This tool can be used to download the latest version of Windows and create a bootable USB drive or DVD, which can then be used to perform a clean installation of Windows.

Learn about the different tools to backup and restore your data, and to recover Windows in case of a system failure.

After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11.

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.