Win8 downgrade win7 tutorial

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Select win8 downgrade win7 塬 XP user type analysis:

1 directly upgraded to win8 by xp, and has not used win7.

2 used win7, like fresh try to install win8, after the comparison, the final choice of windows7 system.

According to foreign media reports that [XP system will be eliminated, foreign media said users prefer to upgrade Win7], it is not difficult to see that the user ratio of situation 2 is more.

Win8 to win7 tutorial [The following tutorial can only be applied to Windows 8 Professional]

Step 1: Obtain the Windows 7 Professional DVD or USB drive and the legal product key. This does not have to be a new Windows 7 product key; as long as it is a legitimate product key, you can use it even if it is already used in the installation of another device.

Contact your PC manufacturer to inquire about the installation CD for Windows 7 Professional. Many manufacturers hold CD images of the computers they sell and drivers for each PC, so most well-known brand manufacturers can provide this convenience.

Download an ISO (optical) image and burn it to a disc, or order the relevant disc directly.

Step 2: Back up all personal files on your computer using an external hard drive or online service. Also, back up all your applications and drivers. These objects need to be reinstalled later.

Step 3: Open the Device Manager on your computer (press the X and Windows keys at the same time).

A list will be displayed.

Click on each device and make a record of its composition.

Make sure you have the model and manufacturer information for the "pointing device", "network adapter" and "display adapter".

Step 4: Boot from the Windows 7 installation CD. During this process, you may see the prompt “ press any key & rdquo;.

Step 5: If you are downgrading from Windows 8 Professional to Windows 7 Professional, please call Microsoft's Helpline (866) 592 8221 to activate Windows 7 downgrade. They will provide a code (can only be used once), please enter the code into the activation input field.

Step 6: Follow the prompts during the installation process. You will be asked to set up your location and choose from a variety of setup options.

Step 7: Install drivers and applications. These programs are available from the manufacturer based on the device model noted earlier.

Step 8: Restart your computer.

Step 9: Install personal files; click “Steps to complete”.