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I feel your pain. I did that with the DREADED windows 8. I did a restore to a backup point and even that was painful. Good luck. Youll likely have to restore to a previous back up point.
Why don’t you want it? If you have old computer you may need a newer one for that.
I am in the process of getting a new one. I am no expert so you need someone other than me to help you.
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Once you have the crappy Win-10 or 11, it’s hard to get all that junk out.
I’m still running Win-7 Pro x64 on a superfast commercial-industrial grade, 2009 HP Compaq 6000 Pro Microtower, with another identical unit as a spare from my office.
My experience is that Windows 11 is good
Do you have Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro? It is my understanding that you can’t prevent Microsoft from upgrading the Home version.
My machine isn’t Windows 11 compatible.
I will not buy another Microsoft operating system product unless it is both secure and stable.
My neighbor gave me his older Apple computer.
I should also mention that there is a way to prevent Windows 11 from appearing in your Update window (and thus, prevent downloading it), but it requires some actions a “computer illiterate” person should avoid doing.
I find working with old photos and getting old software to work VERY frustrating..
On the bright side Microsoft is getting better. I no longer have a desire to smash my computer by tossing it at concrete.
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If you computer is old, it may not be able to install it
Windows 11 is good but if it’s installed , only if it’s installed read this https://www.ubackup.com/articles/return-windows-11-to-windows-10.html
Remember windows systems were created by Bill Gates. No wonder there are so many computer viruses.
I just switched my entertainment computer loaded up with Win 10 that does not have a processor that can be upgraded. MicroSoft already deleted and WIPED my Win 7 Pro hard drive without my permission, before loading Win 8 home. When a storm took it out last week, I replaced it with UbuntU mini-computer that attaches behind the big screen.
If you are using an older Windows machine, and are contimplating an upgrade, the first question I alway ask is “what are you going to use it for?”
For some, it’s gaming. This is going to demand higher end everything. Fast drives, fast processor, fast graphics, fast memory. $$$
If you primarily shoot off email, surf the net, watch youtube and other social media - odds are that a current Unix or Linux install will liklely meet your needs, but make your old clunker much faster, and more secure.
If you run specialty programs, such as Quicken, TurboTax, and other business suite stuff; then a mid-range current laptop or desktop at Costco is probably what you want.
So much depends on what YOU will use it for. It’s like asking what car or truck you should buy - the answer depends on your purpose, intent and desires; as well as how much you have to spend.