How to downgrade from win 11 to 10

📌 What You’ll Need

  • A USB flash drive (at least 8GB, everything on it will be erased).

  • A PC currently running Windows 11.

  • Stable internet connection.

  • Rufus (portable version).

  • Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 ISO from os.click.

⚠️ Warning: This process will erase all data on your PC. Backup important files first.


1️⃣ Download the Windows 10 LTSC 2021 ISO

  1. Go to 👉 os.click/en.

  2. Search for Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021.

  3. Choose your preferred language and download the ISO file.

    • File size is usually ~5GB.


2️⃣ Prepare the USB Drive with Rufus

  1. Download and run the latest Rufus.

  2. Plug in your USB flash drive.

  3. In Rufus:

    • Device: Select your USB drive.

    • Boot selection: Click Select → choose the ISO you downloaded.

    • Partition scheme:

      • Choose GPT if your PC uses UEFI (most modern PCs).

      • Choose MBR if your PC uses Legacy BIOS.

    • File system: Leave as NTFS.

  4. Click Start. Rufus will make the USB bootable.

    • This will erase the USB contents.


3️⃣ Boot From the USB Drive

  1. Restart your PC.

  2. Press the key for the Boot Menu during startup (commonly F12, F9, F11, or Esc).

  3. Select your USB flash drive to boot from.


4️⃣ Install Windows 10 LTSC 2021

  1. When setup starts, pick your language, time, and keyboard.

  2. Click Install Now.

  3. If asked for a product key:

    • You can skip and activate later, or use a valid LTSC 2021 key.

  4. Choose Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).

  5. Select the drive where Windows 11 is installed.

    • Delete the existing partitions for a clean install.

    • Highlight the unallocated space → click Next.

  6. The installation will begin. Your PC will restart several times.


5️⃣ After Installation

  • Set up your account and preferences.

  • Install drivers and Windows updates.

  • Activate Windows using your LTSC 2021 license key.

  • Reinstall your apps and restore your files from backup.


✅ You’re now running Windows 10 LTSC 2021 instead of Windows 11.

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