That's it. I'm done with Windows 11. Now I want Windows 10 back.

Huy Dat Nguyen 135 Reputation points
2026-10-17T02:48:43.0433333+00:00

OK, so it has been 1 year since- (ahem) 2 years since I started using Windows 11. Now, the interface on Windows 11 is too boring.

So it has been 3 days and 1 year since Windows 10 has reached EOL, but now I want it. I know to downgrade is to save all of my things in a USB, and then just update and get the plug. Now my minds are saying: "Where's the square tiles? What about the retro menu?"

I have an idea, of running Windows Everything (currently does not exist and I'm imagining.) by using all of the add-ons from NT, 9x, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 and 11. These include:NT: Startup music

9x: The Microsoft Network

XP: Windows Media Center

Vista: Widgets

7: Aero glass

8: Font

10: Start menu

  1. Intellegence

I hope you reply yes soon, as this would surprise every Windows user in Earth.

(For everyone in Microsoft, if you vote for it to be yes, please don't repeat Windows ME or MS-DOS 4.0, which failed.)

Reply ASAP,

DatWindows Everything

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Norah-L 13,140 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2026-11-01T07:07:51.94+00:00

Hello Huy Dat Nguyen,

Thank you for sharing your idea. I understand that you prefer the appearance and features of Windows 10, particularly its Start menu and tiles, and that you would like to see classic elements from several generations of Windows brought together in one version.

“Windows Everything” is certainly an interesting concept, especially for users who miss features such as Aero Glass, desktop widgets, Windows Media Center, and the designs of earlier Start menus.

However, please note that Microsoft Q&A is primarily a user-to-user support forum, so suggestions posted here may not reach the Windows product team directly.

As the AI-generated answer mentioned, I recommend submitting your idea through the Feedback Hub by pressing Windows key + F. Additionally, you can submit it through the Microsoft Feedback Portal. These are the more appropriate channels for ensuring that your suggestion is directed to the relevant team for consideration.

Thank you so much for your time and have a nice day!

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    2026-10-17T02:49:33.7266667+00:00

    Because the upgrade occurred about two years ago, returning to Windows 10 requires backing up the PC and performing a clean installation from Windows 10 installation media; the file-preserving Go back option expires after 10 days.^1^

    Before installing Windows 10

    Be aware that Windows 10 support ended on October 14, 2025. A normal Windows 10 installation still works, but it no longer receives free security fixes, software updates, or Microsoft technical assistance.^1^

    1. Copy personal files to OneDrive or an external drive.
    2. Save browser data, application installers, license information, and recovery keys.
    3. Obtain a separate blank USB drive with at least 8 GB. Creating the installer erases that USB, so do not use the only drive containing your backup.
    4. Check the PC manufacturer’s site for Windows 10 drivers. If Windows 10 drivers are unavailable, some hardware may not work correctly after installation.
    5. Record whether the current Windows edition is Home or Pro. Reinstall the matching edition. A product key might not be requested when the device has a matching digital licence or firmware-embedded key.^2^

    Create and install from the USB

    Warning: A clean installation removes applications, settings, and data from the Windows system drive.

    1. Open Microsoft’s Download Windows 10 page from the installation-media instructions.
    2. Under Create Windows 10 Installation Media, select Download Now.
    3. Run MediaCreationTool.exe as an administrator.
    4. Accept the licence terms, then select Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) for another PC.
    5. Choose the required language, Windows 10 edition, and architecture.
    6. Select USB flash drive, choose the blank USB, and let the tool finish. Microsoft specifies at least 8 GB and confirms that the USB’s existing contents are deleted.^2^
    7. Restart the computer and open its boot menu—the required key varies by manufacturer—then start from the USB.
    8. Choose the custom/clean-install option and install the same Home or Pro edition previously licensed on that PC. The accepted procedure for this more-than-10-day scenario likewise requires booting from installation media and completing a clean installation.^3^
    9. After setup, restore the backed-up files and install the manufacturer’s drivers and required applications.

    Do not attempt Settings > System > Recovery > Go back in this case. That feature normally preserves personal files but is available only for a limited period—usually 10 days—and depends on the previous installation files still being present.^4^

    Security after returning to Windows 10

    For continued use after end of support, consider enrolling an eligible PC in Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU). ESU is a paid annual subscription that supplies critical and important security updates; it does not turn Windows 10 back into a fully supported product or add new features.^5^

    Submit the “Windows Everything” proposal

    “Windows Everything” is a product concept rather than an existing Windows edition, so there is no supported switch that combines components from NT, Windows 9x, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11. Compatibility and licensing would also need to be evaluated individually; the available material does not establish that those historical components can be combined as add-ons.

    Submit the mockup as a feature suggestion:

    1. Press Windows key + F, or search Start for Feedback Hub.
    2. Sign in to search and track feedback.
    3. Search for similar suggestions concerning classic Windows themes and interface components.
    4. Upvote a matching suggestion, or select Give new feedback.
    5. Choose Suggestion, provide one focused idea per submission, and attach the mockup.
    6. Submit it.

    Feedback Hub is Microsoft’s designated channel for Windows feature suggestions; it does not guarantee implementation or an individual response.^6^

    References

    1. Upgrade to Windows 11: FAQ | Microsoft Support
    2. Create installation media for Windows
    3. How can I go back to windows 10 for free? - Microsoft Q&A
    4. Go back to the previous version of Windows | Microsoft Support
    5. Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program | Microsoft Support
    6. Send feedback to Microsoft with the Feedback Hub app | Microsoft Support
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