Backup and Restore Windows 10 to windows 8.1

[tayek]

How can I backup all my files and restore to windows 8.1.Do I just copy my whole c drive and put it on a hard drive? I'm worried if I do that it will bring windows 10 with it.
I am having way to many problems with windows 10, I don't want it at all anymore.
I have windows 10.
Please Help

 

[popatim]

Have you been using your free upgrade to windows 10 for more than 30 days?

 

[tayek]

Have you been using your free upgrade to windows 10 for more than 30 days?

Yes I have

 

[LukeFatwalker]

If you've been using Windows 10 for longer than 30 days then there's no option from Windows itself.

You'll need to download a Windows 8.1 ISO from the Microsoft site and install using it. Mind you, everything will be reset, including all of your data, files, etc.

If you decide to re-install Windows 8.1, you might want to grab a disk imager like Macrium Reflect, or a snapshot tool like Rollback rx. Basically you should have something that captures your Windows 8.1 state in case there's some sort of files added to 8.1 that stealthily re-installs Windows 10 on you.

 

[popatim]

hehehe, those are windows updates. Specifically kb3035583. When you see that int he list of updates to install - unselect it and then rt click and select "Hide this Update"