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Downgrading from 7 to Vista without CD

Anonymous
2016-08-07T01:13:12+00:00

Hi, I have a computer running Windows 7, and that is the original operating system. But I want to ru Vista on it. I don't have a CD or anything. Is there any way I can downgrade?

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-08-07T01:22:26+00:00

    With both OS being out-dated,Win 7 at least has ability to run/use most present-day software.

    Vista/Win 7,have no OS downloads,Win 8.1 & Win 10 can be had thru microsoft...

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-08-10T21:58:56+00:00

    I must ask you why in the world you would want to do this??

    Fact is that Windows 7 is really SP3 of Vista.  The differences are few.  Mainly 7 is a bit faster and has less annoying prompts.

    All in all, Win7 is clearly the superior product.  I have not yet seen anything that did not work as well or better in 7 that worked in Vista.

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-08-10T21:33:37+00:00

    Hi,

    To downgrade from Windows 7 to Vista, you may follow the steps posted by technocrate.

    Keep us posted.

    Regards,

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-08-10T22:06:12+00:00

    Hi,

    To downgrade from Windows 7 to Vista, you may follow the steps posted by technocrate.

    Keep us posted.

    Regards,

    FYI for clarification purposes:

    The information that you supplied does not apply here.

    "Hi, I have a computer running Windows 7, and that is the original operating system. But I want to ru Vista on it. I don't have a CD or anything. Is there any way I can downgrade?"

    The OP in this thread has Window 7 as the original operating system and they now want to install Vista, which they do not have.

    The information you pointed them to applies IF you originally had Vista installed > upgraded to Windows 7 > and now wanted to "Rollback" to Vista.

    That does not apply here.

    Regards.

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  5. Anonymous
    2016-08-07T01:27:18+00:00

    Hi,

    Vista does not come for free and you do not have downgrade rights unless you have Windows 7 Pro.

    Microsoft no longer sells Windows 8/8.1.

    If you wish to buy Vista or 8.1, try amazon.com.

    Cheers.

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