Can I downgrade from Insider Preview Build 14942 to "regular" 14931??


  1. Posts : 11
    Windows 10
       #1

    Can I downgrade from Insider Preview Build 14942 to "regular" 14931??


    Having all kinds of Windows 10 issues:

    • Windows Update not working. Updates will not download - hangs at 0% or 1%.
    • Windows Installer broken - cannot install programs or updates.
    • Files will often not download fully.


    So I'd like to take the semi-nuclear option of trying to install 14931 over 14942. Or even wipe up my SSD (Windows/Programs - Data on a spinning drive) and reinstall Windows/Apps from scratch.

    Thoughts??
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  2. Posts : 15,441
    Windows10
       #2

    LarryinNJ said:
    Having all kinds of Windows 10 issues:

    • Windows Update not working. Updates will not download - hangs at 0% or 1%.
    • Windows Installer broken - cannot install programs or updates.
    • Files will often not download fully.


    So I'd like to take the semi-nuclear option of trying to install 14931 over 14942. Or even wipe up my SSD (Windows/Programs - Data on a spinning drive) and reinstall Windows/Apps from scratch.

    Thoughts??
    Try this - look for hidden install.esd and copy elsewhere.

    Convert to iso using

    ESD to ISO - Create Bootable ISO from Windows 10 ESD File - Windows 10 Forums

    Double click on iso and run setup.exe to do a repair upgrade.
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  3. Posts : 384
    Windows 10-Pro 64bit
       #3

    LarryinNJ said:
    ...
    1. So I'd like to take the semi-nuclear option of trying to install 14931 over 14942.
    2. Or even wipe up my SSD (Windows/Programs - Data on a spinning drive) and reinstall Windows/Apps from scratch.

    Thoughts??
    1. It didn't work for me on an earlier build; it gave an error message after "checking system" during In place downgrade.
    Fortunately, I had an earlier Macrium Reflect image.
    2. This will work, if you boot from a bootable device, i.e. DVD, flash drive. You can use the same bootable device for #1, i.e. "in place" upgrade, which I do all the time.
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  4. Posts : 13,896
    Win10 Version 22H2 Pro and Home, Win11 Pro and Home
       #4

    Comp Cmndo said:
    Deleted
    Were you trying to delete what you wrote? I do it by going to Edit at the bottom of the reply box, looking/scrolling up to above the reply for the Delete function.
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  5. Posts : 384
    Windows 10-Pro 64bit
       #5

    Berton said:
    Were you trying to delete what you wrote? I do it by going to Edit at the bottom of the reply box, looking/scrolling up to above the reply for the Delete function.
    Trying to delete post.
    No Delete function, was looking for it & not there.
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  6. Posts : 13,896
    Win10 Version 22H2 Pro and Home, Win11 Pro and Home
       #6

    Comp Cmndo said:
    Trying to delete post.
    No Delete function, was looking for it & not there.
    Attachment 108282
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  7. Posts : 384
    Windows 10-Pro 64bit
       #7

    Berton said:
    What you have shown is not there for me.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Can I downgrade from Insider Preview Build 14942 to "regular" 14931??-2016-10-31_183019.jpg  
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  8. Posts : 13,896
    Win10 Version 22H2 Pro and Home, Win11 Pro and Home
       #8

    I get what I showed after I have already posted then go back to it and choose Edit Post.
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  9. Posts : 56,806
    Multi-boot Windows 10/11 - RTM, RP, Beta, and Insider
       #9

    Comp Cmndo said:
    What you have shown is not there for me.
    Berton said:
    I get what I showed after I have already posted then go back to it and choose Edit Post.
    I'm not totally certain, but it may be due to your status as a Junior Member. Maybe John could clarify. @z3r010
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  10. Posts : 10,734
    Windows 11 Workstation x64
       #10

    New members don't have the delete post function.
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