Microsoft is preparing to release Windows 11 version 22H2 later this year, and it’s packed with new features. From the return of features like Start menu folders and taskbar drag and drop, to new additions like touch gestures for 2-in-1 tablets and laptops, it’s definitely an exciting update for various reasons. But, as usual, problems are bound to arise, or perhaps you just don’t like a particular change that affects your workflow. You may find yourself wishing you could roll back 22H2 of Windows 11, and fortunately, you can.
Windows 11 gives you the option to undo any major update for up to ten days after you first install it, so you can go back to something you know is more stable and works better for you. And to help you out, we’ll show you how you can do that. Let’s get started.
Roll back version 22H2 of Windows 11
Undoing a Windows feature update is not as difficult as it may seem. When you install a major update, Windows 11 creates a copy of your system files and saves them on your computer for ten days, allowing you to easily go back to that version of Windows. However, these files are deleted after the ten days have passed, so you have a limited time frame to do so. Also note that you can delete these files using the Disk Cleanup utility or the Settings app to remove temporary files, so try to avoid using these tools until the 10 days have passed.
If the old files are still on your computer, you can simply follow these steps to undo Windows 11 version 22H2:
- Before you begin, you may want to backup your files. It shouldn’t go away, but it’s generally better to be safe.
- Open the Settings app. You can open the Start menu and then choose Settings, or use Windows Search to find it.
- In the System Section (which opens by default), scroll down and tap Recovery.
- You should see an option called counting; Click it to get started. If it’s greyed out, the temporary files for undo are no longer available.
- You will be asked why you want to roll back, so check which reason applies, then tap next one.
- A prompt will appear asking if you want to check for updates before undoing, where you have to tap No thank you. Then more warnings will appear – click next one After reading it, your computer will restart to start the rollback.
- The process may take some time depending on the speed of your computer, but for most computers, it should only take a few minutes. Once that’s done, you’ll need to sign in with the password you were using before upgrading to Windows 11 version 22H2 (if you’re using one).
And that’s it! You should now be using the initial version of Windows 11 again, or whatever version of Windows you were running before the update. You won’t have to upgrade again anytime soon, but you can always check for updates when you want to try Windows 11 version 22H2 again.
Clean install Windows 11
If it’s been more than ten days since you installed version 22H2 of Windows 11, you may not be able to use this method to roll back anymore. If you want to go back to a previous version of Windows 11, you will have to lose all your data and a clean install of Windows 11. Since Windows 11 version 22H2 is the latest version available, Microsoft probably won’t provide download links for the initial version of Windows 11 anymore. , so you will have to use an unofficial source, like TechBenchto download Windows 11. As of writing this article, you can still download the official Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft site And save it for later, because version 22H2 is only available in the Windows Insider Program.
Once you have the ISO file, you can simply double-click it to mount it as a virtual drive, then run the file Accommodation file inside to start the installation process.
Next, follow the steps in the setup process to start the installation. Since you are installing an older version of Windows, you won’t be able to keep any of your data, but other than that, you should be able to click the process without problems.
Alternatively, if you want to use a bootable USB drive, you can follow our guide to install Windows 11. Otherwise, if you used Windows 10 before, you can follow this guide to get back to Windows 10 instead. Microsoft still provides links for the latest version of Windows 10, which you can use for this process.
You definitely want to roll back within the 10-day period after the upgrade, as it makes the whole process a lot easier in almost every way. However, even if more than 10 days have passed, you have options, you will only have to backup your data if you want to keep it.
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