Windows 11 24H2 causing problems? How to return to a previous version [Video]

Many users have been experiencing all kinds of problems after installing Windows 11’s big annual 2024 update. Issues include broken internet connections and buggy Windows features, and it’s gotten bad enough that Microsoft has blocked the update for some users.

If you’re one of the many people who are struggling with a frustrating Windows 11 24H2 experience, here’s a tip: you can uninstall the update and reset your Windows 11 system. Here’s how.

Warning: Even though data normally isn’t lost during this process, there’s always a slight risk of things going wrong. We recommend backing up your important data — the stuff you seriously don’t want to lose — to an external drive before reverting Windows 11. This isn’t mandatory, but it does ensure that at least your data will remain on the off chance that you run into problems.

To reset Windows 11, open Settings (using the Windows key + Ikeyboard shortcut), Then …