Reverting to an older version of Kindle for PC is a common move if you need the old version of Kindle for PC for drm-removing. However, since Amazon pushes updates aggressively, you have to be specific about the order of operations. Follow the steps below will ensure you downgrade kindle for pc to older version successfully.

Phase 1: Clean Uninstall the Latest Kindle for PC

Before installing an older version, you must remove the current one to avoid database conflicts.

Deregister from kindle for pc.

Open your current Kindle app. Go to Tools > Options > Registration and click Deregister. (This prevents "ghost" devices from appearing in your Amazon account).

Uninstall

Use the Windows Control Panel or Settings to uninstall the Kindle app.

Delete "My kindle content" folder.

Delete the Kindle Content folder (usually found in your Documents folder with the path: C:\Users\\Documents\My Kindle Content) to ensure a fresh start.

Phase 2: Install the Older Version

Older versions of Kindle (Windows) Download

Amazon does not officially host old installers, so here I've collected the reliable kindle older version download link for you.

Here are the most usually requested Older versions of Kindle (Windows) Download link for your reference.

• Kindle for PC 2.8.0--Strongly recommneded
• Kindle for PC 2.7.0
• Kindle for PC 2.4.0
• Kindle for PC 1.7.0

Version 2.8.0: The best choice for removing drm from the latest kindle for PC.

Version 2.4.0: A common choice for users in 2025/2026 who need a balance between modern book compatibility and external tool support.

Version 1.17 to 1.26: These are the most popular "classic" versions because they use the older .azw format rather than the newer KFX format.

Phase 3: Block Kindle Automatic Updates (Crucial)

If you don't do this, Kindle will likely update itself back to the latest version the moment you log in.

Basic step: Uncheck auto update in Kindle App.

Immediately after installing (and before downloading books), go to Tools > Options > General. Uncheck the box that says "Automatically install updates when they are available without asking me."

Advanced step: "Skip this version".

Then next time when Amazon tried to update our Kindle for PC app, you will receive a dialog "Software Update Available". Select "Skip this version", then you won't be updated to use the latest version of Kindle app.

Now you can log in to your kindle for PC and download your kindle books and remove Kindle drm.