If the computer was already running version 21H1, 20H2, or 2004, you could uninstall the update quickly using the Windows Update settings. On the other hand, if you had an older release like version 1909, you will have to use the built-in recovery settings. In this guide, you will learn the steps to uninstall the November 2021 Update to revert to the previous version of Windows 10 without losing your files.
Uninstall Windows 10 21H2 and rollback to version 21H1, 20H2, or 2004 Uninstall Windows 10 21H2 and rollback to version 1909
Uninstall Windows 10 21H2 and rollback to version 21H1, 20H2, or 2004
To uninstall Windows 10 21H2 (November 2021 Update) from version 21H1, 20H2, or 2004, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the update will be removed, bringing the desktop or laptop back to version 21H1, 20H2, or 2004.
Uninstall Windows 10 21H2 and rollback to version 1909
To remove the Windows 10 November 2021 Update from on a computer previously running version 1909 or older release, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the November 2021 feature update will uninstall, and the device will revert to the previous version.
Windows 10 uninstall option is missing
Windows 10 automatically saves a copy of the previous version in the Windows.old folder to roll back if something happens during each feature update installation. If the upgrade completes successfully, the Windows.old folder will be kept on the computer, and you can use the above instructions to remove the Windows 10 November 2021 Update. If the Windows.old folder has been deleted manually or automatically, you won’t be able to uninstall the feature update. Usually, after ten days from the original installation, the system will automatically remove the previous setup files to free up space, thus removing the option to roll back. If the option is missing, but you still have the files, something else is going on. In this case, you can still downgrade, but you will need to use a clean installation of Windows 10 using an ISO file that contains the older version you want to use. After the process, you can always try to reinstall the feature update again. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
