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30 June 2024  Amanda J. Brook  Senior Product Manager
 

Summary
Discover practical methods for downgrading from windows 10 to windows 8, addressing concerns such as software compatibility and network issues.



Table of contents

table iconI. What are Windows 10 and Windows 8? What is the difference between the two?
table iconII. How to return from Windows 10 to Windows 8/8.1?
downgrading from windows 10 to windows 8

I. What are Windows 10 and Windows 8? What is the difference between the two?

Windows 10 is an upgraded version of Windows 8, developed by Microsoft. It offers improved ease of use and security, integrates with cloud services and smart devices, and supports hardware like solid-state drives, biometrics, and high-resolution screens.
Users often choose different system versions based on their usage habits and experience, in addition to new features from official updates. For those uncomfortable with Windows 10, downgrading to a preferred version is the simplest solution. Here’s how to revert from Windows 10 to Windows 8/8.1.

II. How to return from Windows 10 to Windows 8/8.1?

1. Directly use the Windows system fallback function

Using the Windows rollback function can quickly revert Windows 10 to Windows 8/8.1, but this must be done within one month of the upgrade. Steps are as follows:
Step 1: Press the (Windows+I) key and click on the (Update and Security) option.
select update and security in windows settings
Step 2: Find the Recovery option on the left, and click the Start button under Roll Back to Windows 8.1 on the right to start the system rollback command, allowing you to revert from Windows 10 to Windows 8.1.
Downgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 8/8.1

2. Use Renee Becca's system backup and restore function to return the system

Despite the power of the Windows system, various issues can arise during daily use. Regularly backing up the system with professional backup and restoration software is advisable. After a system backup, you can restore the system to its intact state if problems occur due to system updates, software updates, or other failures. For quick backup and restoration of the Windows system, it is recommended to use Renee Becca.
a , What is Renee Becca?
Renee Becca is a specialized tool for system/hard disk data backup and restoration. It helps you back up and restore important data, such as programs, system configurations, emails, photos, videos, documents, and bookmarks. Using leading incremental/differential backup technology, it saves you time and disk space. It supports system, partition, hard disk, file backup, and disk cloning to meet various needs.
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b , How to use Renee Becca to back up the system?
Step 1: Download, install, and run Renee Becca on the computer. Select the (System Backup) option.
system backup renee becca
Step 2: Select the source file (device) and the destination. The source file typically defaults to the system partition, and the destination is where you want to save the system backup. In Backup Scheme, choose the appropriate backup mode based on your needs. Renee Becca offers 5 schemes: version chain, single version, overall, incremental, and differential.
system backup mode
Renee Becca offers 5 backup plans:

  • Version Chain Mode: Keeps the latest 5 versions, automatically deleting older ones after each backup.
  • Single Version Mode: Retains only the most recent version, deleting the previous one after each backup.
  • Full Mode: Creates a full backup.
  • Incremental Mode: After an initial full backup, only incremental backups are made.
  • Differential Mode: Only differential backups are made after an initial full backup.
In addition, using the Scheduler, you can set a daily/weekly/monthly automatic backup plan and the time, and click (OK) to enable the automatic backup.
system backup-schedule
Step 3: Click (Backup) and wait for the system backup to complete.
system backup renee becca
c , How to use Renee Becca to return to the previous system?
Step 1: Run Renee Becca, switch to (Task) at the top of the interface, and then select the (Rescue CD) option.
rescue CD
Step 2: Select the type of rescue disk to be created. Please select according to your disk and computer conditions. After the selection is completed, connect a blank CD or USB stick to the computer, and click Select (Next) to create a startup disk.
select the Pro version
create a rescue CD
Step 3: Connect the boot disk (CD/USB stick) to the computer you need to restore and press the shortcut key during startup to enter the BIOS interface. Change the boot order to boot from USB/CD. For example, to boot from a CD, select CD-ROM Drive, and to boot from a USB flash drive, select Removable Devices.
Change bios startup items
Step 4: After startup, select the backup version and target location for restoration. If the backup is on an external hard disk, connect it and select it. Check the “Make the target system disk bootable (system disk only)” option. Click “Recovery” to start the system restore.
recover system from rescue CD