Update on Windows 10 undo
If Windows 10 doesn't like, you can use the restore function back to Windows 8 or Windows 7 switch. This works until a month after the Update. Your data and programs remain intact.
- Go to the start menu and click on "settings".
- Select "Update security" and click "restore".
- Here, click "return To Windows 8.1" or "to return To Windows 7" to "get started" and follow the instructions.

Windows 10 Back to Windows 8.1
Windows 8 or Windows 7 back after a month
If the month, the Microsoft granted for the Test has expired, only helps to reinstall your old Version of Windows.
- Insert the operating system DVD and install the old Version of Windows.
- If you have no DVD, you can get your old operating system to download and from a USB Stick or a DVD to install.
- For the Installation, you will need a license code. You can find this usually on a sticker on the back of your computer. More information can be found in this article.
Video-Tipp: Windows 7 from a USB Stick to install
In the next practical tip we show you how to Windows 10-Update-icon get rid of. Should you individual help for the switch back to Windows 7 and 8 need, then they turn to the experts in the CHIP Forum.