However, if you’d like to live dangerously (and don’t want to waste much time), the upgrade and roll back method is simple. If you want to be extra sure everything stays exactly as you left it, head to the next section for the slightly more complicated option. Some programs may be removed during the upgrade and you may have to reinstall them afterwards, for example. However, this may not always work perfectly. The easiest way to do this is use the “roll back” feature to uninstall Windows 10 and get your old Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 system back. RELATED: How to Uninstall Windows 10 and Downgrade to Windows 7 or 8.1 The Easy (But Imperfect) Method: Upgrade and Roll Back
We’ll walk you through two methods: A simple method that involves upgrading and rolling back, and a slightly more complex method that involves cloning your current disk, so everything is exactly how you left it.
You get to keep the version of Windows you love, but your PC will be entitled to Windows 10 at any point in the future, without having to pay $119.
So, in order to “reserve” Windows 10, we’re going to walk you through the steps of upgrading to Windows 10 on your machine, then reverting to Windows 7 or 8.
