How to safely roll back Windows 11 24H2 and go back to 23H2

Microsoft has released Windows 11 version 24H2 (Update 2024) for everyone and some users especially gamers have faced serious issues with the latest update. Some games and apps are unresponsive and crash on the 24H2 build. So, if you want to roll back Windows 11 24H2 and go back to 23H2, here is a detailed guide for you. We have included three different methods to remove 24H2 and downgrade 23H2. On that note, let’s begin.

How to go back to Windows 11 23H2 from Windows 11 24H2

While Microsoft allows users to roll back major feature updates seamlessly, you should do so within 10 days of the upgrade. This is because Windows 11 deletes the old build after 10 days to free up space.

Note that although this process does not affect your personal files, it is always recommended back up your important files. So, if you are within the 10-day window, follow the steps below to safely roll back Windows 11 24H2 to 23H2.

• Open the Start menu and search for Recovery Options. Now open it.

• Under Recovery options, click Go back next to Previous version of Windows.
• If the “Back” button is inactive, it means that the 10-day period has expired. Go to the next section for another solution.

• A dialog box will open. Here, select the appropriate reason and click Next.

• On the following pages, click No Thanks and Next after reading the on-screen instructions.

• Finally click “Revert to previous build”.

Now your computer will restart and the process of returning from Windows 11 24H2 to 23H2 will begin. This may take an hour or two, so be patient and don’t shut down your computer.

Uninstall Windows 11 24H2 and install 23H2 manually

To uninstall Windows 11 24H2 and manually install an older one Windows 11 23H2 You must have ISO image 23H2. The problem is that Microsoft stops offering older builds when a new build becomes publicly available. So, you can no longer officially download Windows 11 23H2 image from Microsoft website.

If you already have the 23H2 ISO file, you can check out our detailed guide perform a clean installation of Windows 11. Although your PC will be downgraded to 23H2, it will also delete all your files and folders on the C drive (such as desktop, downloads, etc.). So, take a backup of your important files and then proceed with a clean install of Windows 11 23H2.

PC Can’t Boot After Windows 11 24H2 Update? Try this fix

In case you installed Windows 11 24H2 updatebut yours The PC shows a black screen or not booting at all, you can go back to 23H2 from the recovery environment. You can remove the latest feature update, which in this case is Windows 11 24H2, and go back to the previous build 23H2 in a functional state. The good thing is that this process will not delete your files.

With that said, here are the steps to fix your computer won’t boot after Windows update:

• To boot into the recovery environment, press and hold the power button to turn off the PC.
• Now turn on your computer again and when the boot sign appears, turn off again.
• Repeat this process 2-3 times until the Automatic Repair screen appears.
• Here click on “Advanced options” and open “Uninstall updates”.

• Next, click on “Remove latest feature update”.

• Finally, click Remove feature update and Windows 11 24H2 will be rolled back to the previous version and your PC will be brought to working build 23H2.

So, these are the methods you can use to safely roll back Windows 11 24H2 and go to 23H2. In my opinion, Microsoft must give users at least 30 days to decide if they want to stay on the latest update or go back to an older build. However, if you’re having trouble, let us know in the comments below and we’ll help you out.