Here’s How You Can Uninstall or Switch Back to Old Windows 10 OS

The latest Windows 10 update from Microsoft has lead to data loss for many users, how can you safeguard yourself.

HP Spectre 13 Windows 10 laptop.

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If you’re one of those users who has been hit with a data wipeout after the latest Windows 10 update then we’ve got you covered. Microsoft has paused the rollout of the update, yet there were many ‘early birds’ who tried to download the update manually, resulting in massive loss for them.

Luckily, Microsoft has reached out to everyone via its support page detailing the problem and the possible way to fix the issue at hand. Microsoft hadn’t rolled out the automatic update for the same though it was available for manual installation using the "Windows Update" option.

Here are some ways to curb the loss and also a way to switch back to the older version of Windows 10.

Microsoft has asked the affected users to contact them at country specific numbers. For users in India, they can connect with the Microsoft support team via these numbers: (0)80 4010 3000, 1 800 11 1100, and 1 800 102 1100.

If you have manually checked for updates and believe you have an issue with missing files after an update, please minimize your use of the affected device and contact us directly

<a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4464619/windows-10-update-history">Microsoft Support</a>

You can also take help from Microsoft’s virtual assistance, which is available across different parts of the world over here.

Even if he/she has downloaded (manually) the new version, the company has clearly asked them not to install it.

If you have manually downloaded the Windows 10 October 2018 Update installation media, please don’t install it and wait until new media is available. We will provide an update when we resume rolling out the Windows 10 October 2018 Update to customers.

<a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4464619/windows-10-update-history">Microsoft Support</a>

In addition to the data loss (from folders like Documents, Downloads and Pictures among others), Microsoft also observed that the Intel audio drivers were behaving oddly.

You can also check whether the buggy OS version 1809 version causing problems has been installed in your system by heading to Settings from the Start Menu and then select View Update History. If the update reads 1803 then you’re safe.

Version 1803 is the older version of Windows 10.(Photo: Windows 10 OS screenshot)

If you’re worried about losing out on important data, then you can also look at switching back to the older version by selecting Recovery. But make sure you backup all files and folders before pressing the button.

Windows 10 devices by default come with a single C Drive and ideally users are recommended to create a partition D Drive to make sure that no major data loss is incurred due to software mishaps like these.

It’s good to see Microsoft being proactive with its measures to control the extent of the damage caused by its latest software update.

With over 700 million devices said to be running on Windows 10, the software giant would have got into serious trouble if the update rollout wasn’t paused.