Security News > 2020 > November > How to uninstall and downgrade Windows 10 20H2 to previous versions
If users are upgrading from Windows 10 1909 or older, then Windows 10 20H2 will be installed as a full update, which can only be rolled back within 10 days of being installed.
How you upgraded to Windows 10 20H2 determines how you can uninstall and roll back to a previous version of Windows.
When the 'Uninstall an update' screen opens, search for the "Feature Update to Windows 10 20H2 via Enablement Package' update and left-click on it once, so it's selected. Once you click on it, an Uninstall button will be displayed that you should click on to uninstall Windows 10 20H2. After clicking on the Uninstall button, you will be asked if you are sure you wish to"Uninstall this update.
Windows 10 20H2 will be uninstalled, and you will be back at Windows 10 2004.
Finally, you will be thanked for trying the new build and prompted to continue with the uninstall of Windows 10 20H2. If you continue, the computer will be rebooted, and Windows 10 20H2 will be uninstalled.
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