How to Roll Back Windows 11 24H2 Update to 23H2 

Did you ever update your system software only to realize you were better off before the move? You’re not alone. It might be a system-breaking bug, or a lost feature you can’t live without. Rolling back an update is never as easy as installing one, but in this article, we’ll be explaining how to do just that, going from Windows 11 24H2 to 23H2.

New Update, New Features

Microsoft released its 24H2 update for Windows 11 on June 18, 2024. Aside from all the regular cumulative updates and security buffs you expect to see with any OS update, there are also a few new features, including:

• Wi-Fi 7 support
• The addition of Sudo (to run elevated commands)
• HDR background support for monitors
• Bluetooth LE Audio support

Equally important (albeit with less fanfare) is the removal of deprecated features, including:

• The longstanding program WordPad
• Windows Mixed Reality (VR)
• The implementation of open-source communication software, AllJoyn

You might be missing some of the old features or find that the new update doesn’t work well with you or your machine’s hardware. If that’s the case, it’s time to roll back to 23H2.

How to Roll Back Windows 11 24H2 Update

You’re not happy with how the latest Windows update turned out and want to return to the previous system. Unfortunately, the process isn’t simple and will require a clean boot of your operating system. As such, it’s vital to create a backup of all important files, accounts, and login details before proceeding.

Rolling back system software requires that you boot and install a previous version from a USB or external drive. To find the ISO for Windows 11 23H2, you can search online at sites like os.click.

Next, you’ll need to create a bootable USB or DVD (if you have the drive). You can do this through the Diskpart program, or the PowerShell Utility, with scripts that can be found on the Microsoft Site.

Finally, restart your machine and press the required button (usually F2, F11, F12, or Del) to enter the BIOS and boot from your USB or DVD. Choose your USB and the BIOS will boot and install 23H2 back onto your machine.

10-Day Roll Back: For Future Reference

Microsoft has tried to make rolling back software easier for Windows users, offering them 10 days to revert to the previous version of Windows 11 or even Windows 10 if you’re freshly switched. It’ll also keep all files and programs, though it never hurts to create a backup.

It may be too late for you to take advantage of this now, but it’s good to keep it in mind for future updates.

Here’s how to revert to the previous operating system:

Step 1. Open Settings (Win + I) and click “System” on the sidebar.

Step 2. On the right panel, select the “Recovery” option.

Step 3. Select the “Go Back” option. This will allow you to revert to the last version of the software, be that Windows 10 or 23H2.

Step 4. You’ll be asked to select a reason why you’re reverting for feedback purposes.

Step 5. Confirm your choice one last time, and the rollback process will then begin. Do not turn off your machine during this time or interrupt the process.