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Downgrade from Windows 10 to 7.

Anonymous
2018-02-11T04:07:43+00:00

I have a product key on my laptop for Windows 7 but no disc. Can I go back to 7 since I did a windows 10 upgrade? Windows 7 is much easier to navigate.

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-02-12T04:39:59+00:00

    Step 1: You need to download the install files for Windows 7 if you are reinstalling it on a system where it was previously installed. You can use the following resources:

    Microsoft Windows and Office ISO Download Tool – HeiDoc.net

    https://tb.rg-adguard.net/index.php?sid=74a7cf51-12ed-19f5-2885-3b48ad9ee67b

    Step 2: Make a bootable copy:

    Step 3: Download any necessary drivers you might need for Windows 7 from the manufacturers website. 

    Step 4: Perform a custom install - see the Windows 7 section of the following article how to do that:

    Step 5: how find your product key and reactivate:

    Windows 7 came preinstalled on my computer, how do I find the product key?

    The product key is usually located on the COA sticker attached to the bottom of your laptop or in the battery compartment. In some rare cases it can also be found in the memory compartment. For tower systems, look at the top or the side of the system unit. It looks like the following:

    If the Certificate of Authenticity (COA) sticker is damaged or letters or not legible, you will have to consider the following options:

    • Use a digital camera to capture a picture of the COA then enlarge it on your computer.
    • If the COA sticker is damaged, then you would need to use the recovery partition to reinstall Windows 7, this will exempt the need to use the product key to activate your Windows 7 installation.
    • If your recovery partition is not available or damaged, you should contact the manufacturerof your computer and request a recovery disc set you can use to reinstall Windows 7. They might charge a small shipping and handling fee. This will exempt the need to use the product key also.

    I bought a retail box copy of Windows 7 or Windows 8 or Windows 8.1; where do I find the product key?

    For Windows 7, the product key can be located on a pamphlet in inside the Windows 7 box.

    Troubleshooting activation:

    How to: Fix Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 Reporting Not Activated or Genuine after Rollback from Windows 10

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-02-11T05:43:04+00:00

    Hello Betty,

    Windows 10 is much better than the Windows 7 operating system. With the latest Fall Creators Update, it extends your creativity and productivity with immersive new realities, 3D storytelling, closer people connections, and cross-device experiences. Updates roll out automatically when your PC is ready or you can download the Update Assistant.

    You may learn more about the latest features of Windows 10 by going to this link.

    Please tell us what would you like to find in Windows 10 for us to help you navigate.

    We will be waiting for your reply.

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