how can i change back to windows 7 i changed to windows 10 in january this year

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how can i change back to windows 7 i changed to windows 10 in january this year

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how to change back to windows 7 from windows 10 i changed to windows 1o in january

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Answer 1

Hi Richardbrodie,

Why you want to downgrade it to 7....if there is performance issue you can do a clean installation

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/w10-upgrade/fe1e7ad6-4e55-404d-ab98-76072917362f

If you still want downgrade do as below:-

If its an OEM Windows 10 Pro license that came preinstalled, yes, learn how:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/downgrade-windows-10-to-windows-7-windows-81/

if not, so you would need to backup all your files, clean install Windows 7 and then re-install all your software . . .

The Windows 7 product key should be o a Sticker on the bottom casing of your PC/Laptop If it is a laptop, or it might be under the battery - you will need it!

Backup all your files

Click this link to download the Windows 7 ISO file

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7

Click this link to download a small Microsoft utility (Windows USB/DVD Download Tool) to create bootable Installation Media from the ISO

https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/15088/windows-10-create-installation-media

Create the bootable Installation media on a DVD or USB Flash Drive

Insert the bootable media into the PC

Start your PC, on the manufacturer's logo screen press the appropriate button to get into BIOS Setup (Usually F2 or Del key)

or press F12 when you start PC

Move the drive with the bootable media to the to of the Boot order list

Press F10 to save settings and restart

Windows 7 will begin installing

When your system reboots, go into BIOS and set your hard drive as top of the Boot Order

Do not remove the Installation media until you reach the Desktop

Thnaks

Kumar A.

FYI:

Microsoft does NOT supply Windows 7 ISO downloads for OEM preinstalled product keys for a Dell, HP, etc. machine.

Answer 2

Hi Richardbrodie,

Why you want to downgrade it to 7....if there is performance issue you can do a clean installation

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/w10-upgrade/fe1e7ad6-4e55-404d-ab98-76072917362f

If you still want downgrade do as below:-

If its an OEM Windows 10 Pro license that came preinstalled, yes, learn how:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/downgrade-windows-10-to-windows-7-windows-81/

if not, so you would need to backup all your files, clean install Windows 7 and then re-install all your software . . .

The Windows 7 product key should be o a Sticker on the bottom casing of your PC/Laptop If it is a laptop, or it might be under the battery - you will need it!

Backup all your files

Click this link to download the Windows 7 ISO file

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7

Click this link to download a small Microsoft utility (Windows USB/DVD Download Tool) to create bootable Installation Media from the ISO

https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/15088/windows-10-create-installation-media

Create the bootable Installation media on a DVD or USB Flash Drive

Insert the bootable media into the PC

Start your PC, on the manufacturer's logo screen press the appropriate button to get into BIOS Setup (Usually F2 or Del key)

or press F12 when you start PC

Move the drive with the bootable media to the to of the Boot order list

Press F10 to save settings and restart

Windows 7 will begin installing

When your system reboots, go into BIOS and set your hard drive as top of the Boot Order

Do not remove the Installation media until you reach the Desktop

Thnaks

Kumar A.

Answer 3

Anonymous

Hi Kuma its a diwn load from windows

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Answer 4

You only have a limited time to use this method (you are too late to use this method):

Go back to Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 - Microsoft Support

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If that option is not available you have to follow this path:

You can also borrow the exact same edition of Windows 7 Retail DVD and use your Product Key on the COA sticker to reinstall the operating system.

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Or you can use this for preinstalled OEM or Retail Licenses. This is on a first come, first served monthly basis.

Download the correct ISO file and make your own disk and use the Product Key that is on the COA Sticker.

https://www.heidoc.net/joomla/technology-science/microsoft/67-microsoft-windows-and-office-iso-download-tool

Download: Windows ISO Downloader.exe

And here are instructions on how to burn ISO images to disk:

http://www.snapfiles.com/get/ISORecorder.html

You change the Boot Order in the BIOS to be able to boot from your installation media:

How to Boot Your Computer From a Disc or USB Drive

Then do a clean install:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

The COA sticker is either on the underside of the Laptop or in the Battery Compartment.

With a Desktop it is either on the side, rear or top of the Computer Case.

Using the downloaded ISO file Method may require phone Activation.

If it does require phone Activation, do not follow the Auto Prompts, but hold on for a real person to explain to as to what has been done for re-installation purposes

"How to Activate Windows 7 by Phone"

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/18715-activate-windows-7-phone.html

The above method also will require you to go to your Computer Manufacturer's website > Support and Downloads Section > locate your Model Number and Operating System > then download and install the latest Drivers for it.

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Using the USB method in conjunction with the above Windows 7 download:

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2432-usb-windows-7-installation-key-drive-create.html

"How to Get and Use the Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool"

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31541-windows-7-usb-dvd-download-tool.html

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And this is very good and easy to use:

Rufus - Create bootable USB drives the easy way

Cheers.