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A company is upgrading 50 Windows 10 Pro devices to Windows 11 Pro. They want to ensure that if a critical issue arises after the upgrade, users can revert to Windows 10 within a specific timeframe without data loss. The IT department needs to configure this rollback period. What is the default rollback period for an in-place upgrade, and how can it be modified?
- ADefault 7 days; configurable via Group Policy or DISM.
- BDefault 60 days; configurable via PowerShell.
- CDefault 30 days; configurable via Registry Editor.
- DDefault 10 days; configurable via Group Policy or DISM.
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Correct answer: D. Default 10 days; configurable via Group Policy or DISM.
The default rollback period for an in-place upgrade is 10 days. This period allows users to revert to the previous operating system. It can be extended using the DISM command-line tool or Group Policy, up to a maximum of 60 days.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. 7 days is incorrect; the default is 10 days.
- B. 60 days is the maximum extension, not the default, and PowerShell is not the primary configuration method for this specific setting.
- C. 30 days is not the default, and while Registry Editor can be used, DISM or Group Policy are the primary methods for this setting.
Windows Upgrade Rollback Period
The timeframe after an in-place Windows upgrade during which a user can revert to the previous operating system version. This feature is crucial for mitigating risks during OS transitions.
- Default period is 10 days.
- Can be extended up to 60 days.
- Configurable via DISM or Group Policy.
- Requires the `Windows.old` folder to be present.
Memory trick: Rollback is 10 days by default, extendable to 60 with DISM or GPO.