Fix Windows 10 update Restoring your previous version of Windows (9 Ways)

Keeps getting stuck at "Restoring to a previous version of Windows"

"I have a laptop that I have only purchased 4 months ago and it is running Windows 10. I recently realized out of the blue that it had been a long time since I updated Windows 10 on this laptop, so I updated it last night. However, after booting up this morning, I noticed that the computer seems to be stuck in some loop and the computer screen shows an error message: Restore your previous version of Windows. I don't know anything about computers and would like someone to help me fix it as soon as possible, any advice and help is appreciated!"

The Windows 10 update "Restoring your previous version of Windows" problem described in the case occurs when you fail to update Windows 10 or encounter other unexpected situations. The most troublesome part of this problem is that it causes your computer to get stuck or trapped in a loop, and if you want to get your computer back to normal as soon as possible, then you have to fix it effectively.

How to fix Windows 10 update “Restoring your previous version of Windows”

You can try the following 9 methods, which I believe will help you to solve the "Restoring your previous version of Windows" stuck problem and get your computer back to normal.

• Wait patiently for the Windows 10 update to complete
• Reinstall the battery
• Refresh BIOS
• Cooldown your computer and disconnect all external devices
• Repair MBR and rebuild BCD
• Restore your computer to Windows 10
• Reset your computer
• Use Startup Repair
• Reinstall Windows 10

Method 1. Wait patiently for the Windows 10 update to complete

How long does it take to be Restoring your previous version of Windows 10? Depending on the actual situation, the recovery time may vary. But in any case, patience will be the first thing you should try when you encounter this problem, unless you need to use your computer urgently.

Some users waited for an hour and the problem was solved naturally, while some users waited for a whole night and the problem persisted, all this cannot be determined. If you are not in a hurry to use your computer, then please be patient and wait for a while, maybe the problem will be solved naturally after only one or two hours. If you are in a hurry to use your computer, or do not want to wait, please go to the next method.

Method 2. Reinstall the battery

From the feedback of some users, reinstalling the battery helps to solve the problem of "restoring your previous version of Windows" loop. If you are using a laptop, then this is a worthwhile method to try.

1. Turn off your notebook completely and use a screwdriver to remove the back cover of the computer.
2. Locate the battery compartment, gently remove the battery, and press and hold the computer button for at least 10 seconds to remove any residual current from the computer.
3. After waiting for a while (at least 5 minutes), install the battery back into the notebook and turn on the notebook by pressing the power button. If the computer boots normally and can complete Windows 10 update successfully, the problem is solved; if it fails to complete Windows 10 update successfully, please go to the next method.

Method 3. Refresh the BIOS

Refreshing the BIOS is also a worthwhile method that may help you solve the Windows 10 update "restoring your previous version of Windows" problem.

1. Turn your computer back on and press the F8, F11 or DEL button to enter the BIOS menu. Please note that the corresponding buttons are different for different brands of motherboards, so please ask your motherboard manufacturer for support.
2. In the BIOS menu, reset the time and date, and exit to save the changes and restart your computer. If you fail to complete the Windows 10 update successfully, go to the next method.

Method 4. Cooldown your computer and disconnect all external devices

If the Windows 10 update takes a long time, the continuous high burden work will cause your computer to overheat, at this time, you need to cool down your computer to cool down and disconnect the external devices connected to your computer in turn, this may help you to solve the Windows 10 update "Restoring your previous version of Windows”. This may help you resolve the Windows 10 update "Restoring your previous version of Windows" issue.

1. Force your computer to shut down by turning it upside down if it is a notebook computer to help dissipate heat, or by opening the side panel of the case if it is a desktop computer to help dissipate heat. Also, if you are in a room with air conditioning, turn it on to cool your computer faster.
2. Disconnect the external devices such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, and headset in turn, and then press the Computer button to turn on the computer again. If you fail to complete Windows 10 update successfully, please go to the next method.

Method 5. Repair MBR and rebuild BCD

From the feedback of some users, repairing the MBR and rebuilding the BCD can help solve the problem of Windows 10 update "restoring your previous version of Windows", which is a worthy method to try.

1. Tap the Start button on the far left of the taskbar, then tap the Power button, hold down the Shift key, and select Restart from the expanded menu.
2. After entering the Windows recovery environment, click Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Command Prompt in order.
3. Enter the following commands in sequence and press Enter after each entry to execute the command.

• bootrec /fixMbr
• bootrec /fixboot
• bootrec /RebuildBcd

Restart your computer and if it fails to complete the Windows 10 update successfully, go to the next method.

Method 6. Restore your computer to Windows 10

If you created a System Restore point before the Windows 10 update "Restoring your previous version of Windows", then you can fix the problem by restoring your computer to a previous point in time using the System Restore feature.

1. Go to Windows Recovery Environment and click Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > System Restore in order.
2. Select your user account and enter your password, select the system restore point you created earlier in the System Restore window and follow the prompts and wait for the process to complete. After waiting for your reboot, if the Windows 10 update does not complete successfully, go to the next method.

Method 7. Reset your computer

Resetting your computer can help you solve most of the problems effectively, so when you encounter the problem of Windows 10 update "Restoring your previous version of Windows", you can solve the problem by resetting your computer.

1. Go to the Windows recovery environment and click Troubleshoot > Reset this computer in order.
2. You can choose to keep my files or remove everything according to your needs, here we recommend choosing the first option.

Finally, tap the Reset button and wait for your computer to finish resetting automatically. Wait for your reboot and if it fails to complete the Windows 10 update successfully, go to the next method.

Method 8. Use startup repair

Startup Repair is one of the best features of Windows 10 that can help you solve most of the problems effectively. So, when you encounter the problem of Windows 10 update "Restoring your previous version of Windows", you can try to fix it with Startup Repair.

1. Enter the Windows Recovery Environment and click Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Repair in order.

Wait for this computer repair to complete automatically and restart your computer, if it fails to complete the Windows 10 update successfully, please go to the next method.

Method 9. Reinstall Windows 10

If none of the above 8 methods can help you solve the Windows 10 update "restoring your previous version of Windows" problem, then you can only choose to reinstall Windows 10, which will help you solve the problem anyway.

1. Reboot your computer and enter the BIOS to adjust the boot priority items, setting the CD-ROM drive or Walkman disc to the highest priority. Please note that different brands of motherboards have different entry methods, so check the corresponding motherboard manual or contact the motherboard manufacturer for details.
2. After restarting, press any key to execute the Windows 10 installer.
3. Set the language and input method > Install Now > Enter the product key (you can also skip it) > Select the version of Windows 10 you want to install > Accept the license terms > Select the Windows installation type, here we recommend choosing Custom: Windows Only (Advanced).

Next, you need to select the disk you want to install Windows 10 on, tap Next, wait for the installation process to complete, and finally follow the prompts to set up and wait for Windows 10 to start.

All-round protection for your computer data

The Windows 10 update "Restoring your previous version of Windows" issue will cause you a lot of trouble, so you need to try the 9 methods listed in the article in turn. However, it is important to note that it involves resetting the computer, restoring the system, and reinstalling it, which in some cases may result in the loss of existing data on the computer. And the Windows update issues are not limited to this, KB5021233, causing a blue screen, for example. For data security, it is recommended that you perform a file backup using AOMEI Backupper Standard to prevent any possible data loss.

You can backup important data on your computer to any location on Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7 etc. with AOMEI Backupper Standard, such as backup files to cloud, NAS device, external hard drive, etc. And it also allows you to backup files with different extensions such as .png and .jpg. If your computer can boot normally, please use AOMEI Backupper Standard to backup your files directly. If it cannot boot normally, please create bootable media on another normal running computer first, and then use the software to backup your files. In any case, you will need to download the software first.

Step 1. Run AOMEI Backupper Standard, select Backup > File Backup in the right panel. If it does not start properly, use bootable media to make sure the computer starts.

Step 2. Then you can click Add File or Add Folder to select the files or folders to be backed up.

Step 3. You need to select a destination location to store your file backup.

Step 4. Confirm all your operations and click Start Backup to backup files.

Notes:

• Options: You can write comments to distinguish the backup tasks, compress or split the backup image file as well as enable email notification.
• Schedule Backup: This software allows you to backup files with fixed intervals, including Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Event trigger and USB plug in.
• Backup Scheme: You can choose different backup methods. To help you save disk space by deleting older backups, you can enable automatic backup cleanup feature.

Summary

Windows 10 Update "Restoring your previous version of Windows" issue may waste a lot of your time and effort, so when you encounter this problem, you can solve it with the 9 methods mentioned in the article to get your computer back to normal.

However, it involves resetting the computer, restoring the system and reinstalling the system, which in some cases may result in the loss of existing data in the computer. So, it is recommended that you use AOMEI Backupper Standard to make a file backup before solving the problem to protect your data.

You can easily create file backup images with AOMEI Backupper Standard, which can quickly restore data in case of accidental data loss to protect your data. In addition, the software provides you with features such as System Backup, Partition Backup, Disk Clone, etc, so you can deal with various problems more easily.