How To Get Meta Air Link/VR Working With Windows 11

If you’ve just made the upgrade to Windows 11 and are already regretting your actions, good news: you might be able to go back to Windows 10 pretty easily, but the simplest method comes with a catch. Microsoft says the downgrade has to happen within 10 days, and a number of files — including a folder called “windows.old” — have to be present on the system. The company also warns users that any files that were created after the upgrade may be lost during the downgrade process, so it’s important to back up anything recent that you don’t want to lose. If you meet the requirements, the downgrade process is as simple as opening Settings, selecting System, then System Recovery, and then going back. Ensure your PC or laptop stays plugged in throughout the process, then just sit back and let Windows do its thing. Once the process is complete, you’ll likely have a clean installation of Windows 10 and may have to reconfigure your settings, install updates, and get all of your favorite programs back.

If your new PC arrived with Windows 11, the necessary downgrade files have gone missing, or the 10-day deadline has passed, don’t panic: you can still downgrade, it’s just slightly more complicated. Instead of rolling back your version of Windows with a click of a button, you’ll need to do a clean install of Windows 10. This involves downloading the necessary files from Microsoft, running the installer, and ironically, selecting the option that says “upgrade now.” Microsoft is also offering support for Windows 10 until October 2025, so if you do switch back, there’s plenty of time to wait for Windows 11 to become functional.