How Do I Downgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 7 Pro?
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There are no downgrade rights for retail versions of Windows 8. If you installed Windows 8 on a computer that used to have Windows 7 (or other older version), you do not have downgrade rights. You’ll need an unused Windows 7 retail key to downgrade.

How do I uninstall Windows 8 and install Windows 7?

To erase your Windows 8 installation from the dual-boot configuration and just have Windows 7, perform these steps:

  1. Boot into Windows 7.
  2. Launch Msconfig by hitting Windows + R to get the run box, typing msconfig and clicking Ok.
  3. Select the Boot tab.
  4. Select Windows 8 and click Delete.
  5. Click OK to exit msconfig.

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How do I downgrade from Windows 8.1 to Windows 7 with USB?

  1. Find the bootable DVD or disk of Windows 7 or Windows 8/ 8.1. …
  2. Insert the Windows 7/ Windows 8/ 8.1 disc into the DVD/USB drive, and restart/switch on the computer.
  3. You need to make sure that you alter the booting process. …
  4. Press any key when you’re asked to press a key to enable booting from your DVD or USB drive.
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