Which Windows 11 editions are available, and how much do they cost?

On any PC with an appropriately licensed copy of Windows 10, the upgrade to Windows 11 is free. The lineup of Windows 11 editions is identical to those available for Windows 10, as are the suggested retail prices for corresponding Windows 11 editions.

Will Windows 11 run on a virtual machine?

Yes, you can install Windows 11 on a virtual machine. In fact, you can create a virtual TPM on a Windows 11 virtual machine, which then will meet the hardware requirements of the new operating system. In Hyper-V hypervisor by Microsoft, you will only be restricted by the same CPU-related requirements that apply to installing this OS on a physical PC. With Oracle Virtual Box or VMware Workstation, you might be able to spoof that requirement.

Can I get back to Windows 10 after updating the operating system to Windows 11?

Yes, you can. After you upgrade to Windows 11, there is a 10-day period when you still can return to Windows 10, keeping your files and data. As soon as the 10-days period expires, you will need to back up your data and run a clean installation to go back to Windows 10.

How long does it take to install Windows 11?

Most likely, downloading and installing Windows 11 will take longer than just upgrading Windows 10 features. You can use your computer while Windows 11 is being downloaded, and then you can schedule the installation at your convenience, for example, for the night.

How to Roll Back from Windows 11 to Windows 10

In this article we’ll tell you how to get back to Windows 10 after updating to Windows 11, and how to roll back to the previous operating system with all user data preserved.

Many users who decided to upgrade to Windows 11 are now worried about their chances to go back to the previous version of their operating system if they dislike Windows 11 – what if they have to reinstall their Windows 10 again? In fact, there is absolutely nothing to worry about.

Going back is quite possible, because files of the previous version of Windows are automatically saved to the folder Windows.old on your system disk while you are updating the system to Windows 11. However, you should remember that this folder will be automatically deleted in 10 days after the update. If you made a clean installation of Windows 11, this method will not work.

To roll back from Windows 11 to the previous version of the operating system, open Settings from the Start menu or by using the key shortcut Win+I.

In the section “System” go to the “Recovery” tab.

In the section “Recovery options”, click “Go back”. Give your reasons why you want to roll back from Windows 11 to Windows 10, or just click “For another reason”. Click “Next”.

At the next stage, Microsoft will suggest checking for updates. Choose “No, thanks”.

After that, Microsoft warns you that your computer will not be available for some time while it is rolled back from Windows 11 to Windows 10. Click “Next”.

Make sure that you remember your password to sign in to Windows 10, and click “Next”. Finally, hit that button to “Go back to Windows 10”. Wait until Windows completes this process.

When you have finally returned to the earlier build of Windows, your computer will boot back to Windows 10 with all your files, software and license keys – everything will remain the same and without changes.

This method to restore the previous version of Windows is available during 10 days after updating to Windows 11. When the 10-day period is over, the previous version of the operating system (in our case, Windows 10) can be restored only with a clean installation.

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