Is Windows 11 annoying? The UpDownTool offers you the way back to Windows 10 LTSC – with updates until 2032!
In my circle of acquaintances, there are quite a few who do not want Win11 under any circumstances. You could even say ‘who fight back with their hands and feet’ Some of them have installed Windows 11 at least for the test, used it for a few days and then thought: “Not quite my...”
So now we have people who would like to go back to Windows 10 (if the update problem weren't) but Microsoft is throwing a quick stick between your legs: After 10 days, the downgrade is no longer possible and a complete reinstallation is pending, including all data, programs and settings.
Not exactly what you think of as fun, is it?
The UpDownTool – your savior in need
Don't worry, there is a solution! This UpDownTool Exactly what Microsoft should offer itself: A clean downgrade from Windows 11 back to Windows 10.
And not to any version, but to Windows 10 LTSC 2021, an enterprise version that will be supplied with security updates until 2032.
That's a whopping 7 years longer than the normal Windows 10 version!
But wait – first the important information!
Before you start running and downloading the tool, you need to know: You need a new Windows 10 LTSC license! It costs about 140 euros, but honestly, compared to the price of new hardware that makes Windows 11 run really smoothly, that's a bargain. Especially when you consider that you will have peace of mind until 2032.
You cannot use the old Windows 11 license for the LTSC system. That's because LTSC is actually an enterprise version for businesses, government agencies, and medical institutions.
Also, you have to be careful on the website, who simply scrolls down to the bottom does not get the LTSC version but a ‘normal’ downgrade path to the standard Home or Pro. They also have ‘advanced updates until 2026 (Home) and 2028 (Pro)’, but not until 2032 as in the case of the LTSC.
Then you should not forget that the English Win10 LTSC is automatically installed, as far as I have read this. But there are probably already some experiences in the forum of Igorslabs.de, Take a look in advance, not that there are any other nasty surprises. Everything that is already known I have summarized here for you:
What do you get – and what not?
Windows 10 LTSC is like a clean room: extremely stable, slim and without unnecessary stuff. However, this also means that some things are missing that you may be used to:
This does NOT exist in LTSC:
- Microsoft Store – no apps can be installed from the store
- Cortana – the voice assistant is completely gone
- Pre-installed apps such as mail, calendar, photos etc.
- Windows updates They come less often, but they are more stable.
- New features – LTSC remains in good working order
That's what you get for it:
- Rock stable performance without bloatware
- Security updates until 2032 – that's another 7 years!
- Less resource consumption – also works great on older hardware
- No annoying feature updates – the system remains as it is
- Enterprise stability for the home sector
How it works’s
The UpDownTool makes the changeover surprisingly easy: A few clicks, and the program does the rest automatically. All your data, installed programs and settings will be preserved. Almost like a normal Windows update, only backwards.
Is that legal?
Here's a little grey: Microsoft only sells LTSC to business customers with volume licenses. As a private individual, you are in a legal grey area. Nevertheless, there are merchants who sell LTSC licenses for private individuals, for about 140 euros.
My conclusion
If Windows 11 is simply not your thing and you want a stable, lean system that will get updates for years to come, then the UpDownTool is an interesting option. The 140 euros for the license are well invested, considering that you have until 2032 peace of mind and first of all do not have to buy new hardware.
But: Make sure to make a full backup before you get started! Even if the developers promise that everything will go smoothly – with unofficial tools, something can always go wrong.
Also consider whether you can really do without store apps, Cortana and Co. If you want a minimalist, stable system, you'll love LTSC. If you like to use the latest features, you might want to stick with Windows 11 or go back to the normal Windows 10 version.
If you have ever considered switching back to Windows 10, this would be the most sensible variant, because with the regular Home and Pro yes Support will expire soon.
Sources: UpDownTool Project | PC WORLD Articles | Igor’s Lab Report | windowsforum.com
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