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4 June 2024  Jennifer Thatcher  Technology Manager of Test Dept.
 

Summary
Learn how to perform windows 8 uninstall with effective solutions, while also safeguarding your data through proper backup steps.



Table of contents

table iconI. What is Windows 8, and how to back up data before uninstalling the system?
table iconII. Introduction to Several Methods of Uninstalling Windows 8
windows 8 uninstall

I. What is Windows 8, and how to back up data before uninstalling the system?

1. About Windows 8 system

Windows 8 is a Microsoft operating system for computers and tablets. It was released on October 26, 2012. Microsoft said it would stop supporting Windows 8 security updates on January 12, 2016.
If you’re still using Windows 8, uninstall it and upgrade to the latest version. Back up your data before you uninstall the system to prevent data loss. I recommend a professional backup and restore software to everyone — Renee Becca. Here is a detailed introduction and operation method. Let’s go over it together.

2. Use Renee Becca to backup data

Renee Becca is a tool for system and hard disk data backup and restoration. It helps back up and restore important data like programs, system configurations, emails, photos, videos, documents, and bookmarks. Using leading incremental and differential backup technology, it saves time and disk space. It supports system, partition, hard disk, file backups, and disk cloning to meet your needs.
Renee Becca - Reliable Data Backup & Restore Software

Quick Backup files at up to 3,000MB/min.

Fullfill different backup needs Supports system backup, disk / partition backup, file backup and disk clone.

Intelligent Automatically analyze the differences between source and backup data.

Convenient Support VSS, allowing to freely view webpages when backing up system.

Highly compatible Supports various files and storage devices.

Quick Backup files at up to 3,000MB/min.

Fullfill different backup needs Backup for disk, partition and system. Save disk space by backing up incremental /differential data.

Highly compatible Supports various files and storage devices.

Free TrialFree Trial 2000 users have downloaded and enjoy Renee Becca!
How to backup data with Renee Becca?
Step 1: Download, install, and run Renee Becca on the computer, and select the (File Backup) option in the main interface.
click to back up files in renee becca
Step 2: Next, select all the files that need to be backed up in (source), and select the hard disk partition to store the backup in (destination).
how to back up files in renee becca
In addition, in (Scheduler), you can make a daily/weekly/monthly automatic backup plan and click (OK) to enable the automatic backup.
file backup schedule on Renee Becca
In Backup Scheme – Scheme Type, select a backup scheme mode based on your needs. Renee Becca offers five options: version chain mode, single version mode, full mode, incremental mode, and differential mode.
backup mode of file backup on Renee Becca
Renee Becca Backup Modes:

  • Version Chain Mode: Keeps the latest 5 versions, automatically deleting old versions 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 created.
  • Differential Mode: After an initial full backup, only differential backups are created. Allows viewing the differences between incremental and differential backups.
Step 3: Click the Backup button to start the backup according to your settings. Monitor the progress on the task bar. Once complete, use the Recovery button to restore files to the specified hard disk if needed.
restore the backup
Step 4: Select the location where the files will be restored, and click the (Recovery) button.
files recovery location
Kind tips Renee Becca’s hard disk/partition backup and system backup are useful functions. Hard disk/partition backup backs up the entire hard disk or partition without missing any files. system backup backs up the current system version to another hard disk. If there are many problems with the updated system version, you can use the system backup to restore to the previous system version.

II. Introduction to Several Methods of Uninstalling Windows 8

After uninstalling Windows 8, the computer needs to choose another operating system. Many users will upgrade to Windows 10 or downgrade to Windows 7. If the upgrade or downgrade is successful, Windows 8 is uninstalled.

1. Upgrade Windows 8 to Windows 10

It is not difficult to upgrade Windows 8 to Windows 10. We can use the Windows 10 installation file on Microsoft’s official website to directly upgrade the system. The specific steps are as follows:
Download the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool from Microsoft. The tool will download the latest version of Windows 10 from Microsoft’s website. Download link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10
After opening the page, click the “Download Tool Now” button to download the Media Creation Tool. After tthat, follow the steps below to upgrade.
Tips: If Windows 8 is activated, you can upgrade to Windows 10 for free. In some cases, you need to re-enter the serial number.
windows media creation tool
After downloading the Windows 10 Media Creation Tool, you can proceed to the following installation steps.

Step 1: Double-click the downloaded Windows 10 Media Creation Tool file (MediaCreationTool.exe). After that, select (Upgrade this PC now).

upgrade this PC
Step 2: Downloading Windows 10 will take a long time. Keep the computer connected to the Internet. If the License Terms screen appears, accept. When it asks if you’re ready to install, click “Change what to keep” to make changes. If you don’t need to change, just click Install.
Ready to install
Step 3: You can choose what to keep according to your needs and then click (Next).
keep personal files only
Step 4: After the upgrade is completed, you will enter the Windows 10 system setting interface, and you can configure it by following the prompts.

2. Downgrade Windows 8 to Windows 7

You can also downgrade Windows 8 to Windows 7 to uninstall Windows 8. Microsoft doesn’t support downgrading Windows 8 to Windows 7. Use the method of reinstalling Windows 7 instead.
Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 7 security updates on January 14, 2020. Upgrading to Windows 10 is the best way to stay secure.