Windows 11 2024 Update may bring many performance problems, unknown errors, bugs, and more. If you don’t want to use this build, it is available to uninstall Windows 11 24H2 and MiniTool offers 3 options to downgrade to an old Windows build here.

Windows 11 24H2, also called Windows 11 2024 Update, is a major update with many new features and improvements & changes. You may have upgraded to this new version now.

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However, this update can also bring different issues, such as driver problems, compatibility issues, issues with the existing functions, unknown bugs & errors, and so on. If you are having a poor experience with 24H2, take measures to uninstall Windows 11 24H2 and below are some options for you.

Tips:
Before proceeding, remember to back up your files that are saved to the desktop, otherwise, the uninstallation process erases these files. If you concern about other data, you can also make a backup for important files/folders with the PC backup software, MiniTool ShadowMaker even though it is considered a non-destructive process.

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Uninstall Windows 11 24H2 via Settings

Suppose your PC can load to the desktop, how to uninstall Windows 11 24H2? Follow the straightforward steps here:

Step 1: Use Win + I on your keyboard to open Windows Settings.

Step 2: Move to System > Recovery and hit the Go back button from Recovery options.

go back button
Tips:
Go back is only available for 10 days after you install Windows new builds. If this button is grayed out, the only resort you should try is performing a clean installation of Windows 11.
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Step 3: Click Next > No thanks and then hit Next several times to proceed.

Step 4: Tap Go back to earlier build to start Windows 11 24H2 rollback.

Once done, this major update will be deleted from your PC, reverting the system to a previous version. If you want to experience the 24H2 update, try to upgrade to it after the stable release.

Uninstall Windows 11 2024 Update in WinRE

When your PC fails to boot properly, you cannot downgrade Windows 11 24H2 via the Settings app. Use these steps for the uninstallation process:

Step 1: Press the Power button to boot the device and then press the same button again when seeing the Windows logo to interrupt the startup process. Repeat this step three times and Windows will enter WinRE (Windows Recovery Environment) in the third reboot.

Tips:
In addition, you can try other ways to enter WinRE and see this guide - How to Access Advanced Startup Options (WinRE) on Windows 11.

Step 2: Hit Advanced options > Troubleshoot.

Step 3: Click Advanced options and then hit Uninstall updates to remove recently installed quality or feature updates from your PC.

uninstall updates in WinRE

Step 4: Hit Uninstall latest feature update to continue.

Step 5: If needed, sign in with your account credentials.

Step 6: Remove Windows 11 2024 Update by clicking the Uninstall feature update button.

Clean Install Windows 11

Apart from these options, you can try another option for Windows 11 24H2 rollback, and clean installation of Windows 11 23H2/22H2 is worth trying.

Tips:
Clean installation erases your disk and you had better back up your important files as well to avoid data loss. For data backup, get MiniTool ShadowMaker to have a try.

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Step 1: Download Windows 11 ISO and create a bootable USB drive.

windows-11-installation-media

Step 2: Boot your PC from this USB drive and enter the Windows Setup interface.

Step 3: Complete installing Windows 11 as per the instructions on the screen.

Bottom Line

How to uninstall Windows 11 24H2 in case system issues happen? Try to roll back to an earlier Windows 11 version using the Go back button or uninstalling the recent update or you can clean install the OS.

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Vera
Vera

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Vera is an editor of the MiniTool Team since 2016 who has more than 7 years’ writing experiences in the field of technical articles. Her articles mainly focus on disk & partition management, PC data recovery, video conversion, as well as PC backup & restore, helping users to solve some errors and issues when using their computers. In her spare times, she likes shopping, playing games and reading some articles.