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• FAQ of Windows 8: can I downgrade from Windows 8 for Windows 7?

  Updated updated post by HP to 12/11/2012 9:30 am PT time

  Question:

  Can I downgrade from Windows 8 for Windows 7?

  Answer:

  Yes, customers can downgrade to Windows 7, but Microsoft has different terms for the users and the railways downgrade rights.  HP recommends clients check with Microsoft for the conditions of their specific operating system edition.

   

  Customers who are able to choose to downgrade their products compatible HP Windows-8 for Windows 7 will remain protected by guarantees of HP products. However, HP has not tested all platforms of Windows 8 for Windows 7, and we are unable to have your special drivers available. If you choose to install another operating system (OS) and have a problem requiring support of HP, you may need to restore the original operating system to fully diagnose your problem.  Please check with HP Customer Service for any question about your specific product.

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• HP1000-1318TU recovery trouble after trying to downgrade from windows 8 for windows 7

  Hi, I'm currently facing serious trouble now... I was downgrade to windows 8 for windows 7...

  laptop format was completely understand the recovery partition... it is now TOTALLY EMPTY...

  the main point is, I lost my disc of recovery for the laptop!

  NO RECOVERY DISK, NO RECOVERY PARTITION! Oh my god...

  is there a way to install the OS in this laptop now?

  Hello:

  Using a good installation disc known to W7?

  Normally, this error means that you have corrupted/damaged installation media.

  See if it works to install W7...

  Download the drivers from this link below (first or second file listed - 32 or 64 bit depending on the case).

  https://Downloadcenter.Intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?AGR=Y&ProdId=2101&DwnldID=23060&keyword=Intel+RAPI...

  Extract the files on a usb flash drive.

  With the flash player and the installation of W7 media connected to the computer, boot from the installation of W7 media.

  After selecting the install now option, select the training - Advanced menu, Options and select the option load a driver.

  You should now see the storage driver files listed.

  If you check the box, it only includes the compatible driver.

  Follow the prompts and see if W7 install like this.

• Pavilion laptop laptop 15-ab158nb: downgrade from windows 10 for windows 7

  Hello, I bought a laptop for computer laptop 15-ab158nb with 10 windows installed

  I like windows7 more (I'm used to) and you want to downgrade to windows 7

  I am looking for the hp support site and they only drivers for windows 10

  -that someone tried this with success

  Thank you

  Rudi

  Before you change or change anything, please create your personal HP recovery media.

  You'll need a new copy of Windows 7 64-bit with a Microsoft COA and a figure of 25 unused/valid key PID from Microsoft. Windows 7 DVD may not work properly on UEFI-based systems, this is why you may need to create a FAT32 UEFI USB Windows 7 for Windows 7 installation key to install correctly.

  You will need to DISABLE "Secure Boot" and ENABLE "Legacy Support" in the "Configuration of the BIOS start-up secure" on the settings page similar to what is shown below, until you try to install Windows 7.

  

  After you save the changes, the computer may ask that you confirm the changes... Accept the changes by typing the four digit code and press the ENTER"" key.

  

  After installing Windows 7, you will need to install any drivers necessary before being fully functional. Most of the Windows 7 drivers on the page of software and the driver HP Pavilion Notebook-15z ab000 CTO - should work on your computer. Please do not use any BIOS or Firmware from this page.

  Thanks for posting (text only) Windows Device Manager "Hardware ID" for all the remaining of the missing and/or unknown devices, as shown in the example below, and we can direct you to the correct drivers.

  

  If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

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• Portege Z930 - Downgrade from Windows 8 for Windows 7

  Hi all

  I have serious problems with my new laptop Portege Z930-138. I wanted to downgrade from Win8 to Win7 and transferred my old iso of Win7 on a bootable USB.

  I changed the BIOSsetting CMS BIOS in order to boot from USB and it worked.
  But later, I deleted all partitions on my HARD drive in order to have a primary partition where to install my old Win7.

  However I can't do!

  Now I have 1 GB 119.1 unallocated space and there is no way to create a new partition from it.
  Also when I try to install Win7 it says the disc's style GPT.

  I also tried to convert it from the command prompt, but it does not work.

  You guys have any ideas what to do?

  Hello

  Recommend the reading of this Toshiba HowTo:

  Steps to install Windows 7 on a Windows 8 device *.
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/TSB2B03EX0002R01.htm

  If you follow the steps described in this document, you should be able to install Win 7

• How downgrade from Windows 8 for Windows 7 on a Dell computer?

  Original title: dell xps cannot restore

  Does anyone know how to restore before windows 8 download. Installation of big mistake and now I cannot uninstall or restore to a point before. I'm not computer ace, can anyone help? Thanks in advance

  Hi Mikey,

  Please write us with the following details.

  1. What version of Windows 8 you have installed on your computer?
  2. Why would you downgrade to Windows 7? What problem are you having with Windows 8?

  To descend from one operating system to another you are unable to perform a restore of the system as the operating system restore points will not have another operating system. You must install a new copy of Windows. In this case, you have installed Windows 8 on your computer and now you want to downgrade to Windows 7, I suggest you contact your manufacturer regarding this issue.

  You can also check out the link below.

  Understanding downgrade rights

  http://www.Microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/downgrade_rights.aspx#fBid=0b8lHOTI97a

  You can also see the steps in the link below.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_8-windows_install/Dell-Windows-downgrade/92a13719-57be-4cc5-bf45-f816a599b481

  Feel free to write us if you're having other problems related to Windows.

• G6-2155so Pavilion: Downgrade from windows 10 for windows 7

  My grandmother upgreded his compurer of windows7 for Windows 10 without knowing what she was doing. Now the printer does not, among other things. It has been over 30 days since then, therefore Microsoft does not allow a downgrade easy. I tried to do a system restore, but the only thing that has happened, is that it is now like a new computer with Windows 10. How to bring back windows7? She don't have no recovery disks.

  Star248

  Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but some discouraging facts about Win10 rollback:

  (1) it works for 30 days because after that, Windows Update (which now works automatically in Win10) is SUPPOSED to delete the files to restore to the previous operating system.

  (2) even if the files are not removed, the Win10 GoBack function is known to be unreliable and could leave machines in a State corrupted, where they are rendered useless.

  What does not work, when the GoBack function does not work, use HP recovery media.  It is a DVD and CD set that will erase the hard drive (removing all data, applications and settings, reinstall the original OS, drivers and utilities for HP. In some cases, you will be able to order a USB instead of discs.  You must order at HP; they cannot be downloaded.
  
  You can look online for recovery from the paged media related: http://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers
  
  Once there, enter your product name or number. On your software page and download the drivers, select your operating system and version. Click on "Update".  If the HP recovery support is available for your computer, down near the bottom of the page, you will see an entry for the command Recovery Media-CD/DVD/USB. Click on the symbol '+' to expand this entty and click on order to press for more details.
  
  Or, if you prefer, you can do the same by contacting HP Customer Service:
  
  If you live in the United States or the Canada, details are on this page: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/phone-assist.html#section1
  
  If you live elsewhere, contact details are on this page: http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-contact-us.html
  
  Note that if HP no longer provides a recovery media for your model, a few other sites, you can check are: http://www.computersurgeons.com/ and http://www.restoredisks.com/
  
  Don't forget to read through the material in the linked thread before attempting the recovery: http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c00707939
  
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• 2000 - portable 2b19WM - Downgrade from Windows 8 for Windows 7

  My sister recently bought a portable 2b19WM 2000 with Windows 8 and not to worry for the new operating system and want to return to Windows 7. A few questions:

  -Is it possible? Is the 2000-2b19WM compatible with WIN7?

  -If Yes, what drivers I need to locate for WIN7 so that the laptop work properly, or most works already?

  -If not, where can I find the drivers I have to perform the downgrade?

  It is possible to downgrade this machine to Windows 7. Its not particularly difficult, just time consuming.

  You will need to get the following:

  Win 7 drivers - http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=5275377&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=5259212&swLang=13&taskId=135&swEnvOID=4063#11360

  Everything you need is there except the driver of the Bus SM... you'll have to get directly from AMD.

  from THIS link http://www2.ati.com/drivers/13-1_vista_win7_win8_32-64_sb.exe

  Save these drivers on a USB key.  This laptop has no internet connectivity until the network drivers are installed.

  You must get the OEM version of flavor that never in Windows 7 that you want to install (Home, Pro, full, etc.)

  You are local MOM and computer store pop who built and sold computers should be able to set you up with one (you will probably need to buy a mouse or something to satisfy the requirement of equipment for OEM sales)

  5 DVD to back up your current configuration of Windows 8 (just in case something goes wrong).

  What you need to do:

  1. first of all use the HP Recovery Manager to create DVD of restoration Windows 8 since laptops recovery partition. Just in case where for some reason, something goes wrong during the downgrade or if ever you want to go back to windows 8. During the downgrade the recovery partition on the hard disk will be deleted, so if you don't do it now, you will need to order them from HP if you want to return to 8.

  2. go in settings PC in charms bar select GENERAL, and then scroll down to advanced options boot... choose the option that allows you to enter the BIOS.  Here, you will change the boot to 'LEGACY BOOT' section (don't worry about the warning that appears), and set the first boot on the internal DVD ROM drive device. Insert your Windows 7 DVD in the drive and press F10 to save the changes and reboot. the PC should boot from the DVD and start installing windows 7.

  3. when the installation program gets listed in the part where it asks where you want to install Windows 7, remove ALL partitions, and then create a new primary partition and continue the installation.  Windows 7 will NOT install with any of the original scores left in place.

  4. after the installation is complete and windows is enabled, install the drivers... starting with the driver chipset and video drivers first. The rest can be installed in what you order here...

  5. download and install Service Pack 1 from microsoft here http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5842 choose the second from the bottom (the 6.1 windows x 64 version)

  THEN

  install internet explore 10... from there... http://www.Microsoft.com/en-US/Download/details.aspx?ID=36806

  Once it is all done,

  go to http://www.ninite.com

  Check the programs that you want from those available and click on the get Installer button... It will download and install the programs you choose in a single automated... scan this can save a lot of time.

  That's all there is too it.

  To return to 8, just jump in the BIOS to disable legacy startup and boot from DVD 1 of your recovery discs 8 woodwork earlier. and itll be immediately how it was when it was new out of the box.

• Downgrade from Windows 8 for Windows 7

  I tried downgrading to P 8 to 7, but I can't find the drivers for 7

  I am owner of a g6 2212sa pavilion

  I use a lot of music software and most of these programs does not work on Windows 8

  Any ideeas?

  Hello:

  It's doable, but we need to find the drivers to be used from different laptops with the same material as your.

  Try the drivers of this model.  Most of them should work for you.

  http://h20000.www2.HP.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=5278312&prodTypeId=321957&prodSeriesId=5226244&swLang=13&TaskID=135&swEnvOID=4063#11394

• Downgrade from Windows 8 for windows 7, wifi problem

  Yestoday my new laptop (G7-2220sw) has been deleverd.

  On my laptop was windows 8 pre-installeted and because I'm a horrible person I dicided to downgrade my laptop.

  You should think that it would not issues. Although worng... With windows 7, I can't use my wifi, why? cause isn't here all drivers for windows 7. Here is Im without windows 8 (cause its pre-installeted and there is no CD) and with windows 7 but without wifi. I hope that this could be planned, I downloaded Realtek Ethernet controller so I can only access the world wide web with a Lan cable witch sucks... I hope there is a solution

  What wireless adapter do you have? Could be Intel, Ralink, Atheros-have you taken notes from Device Manager before wiping on 8 to win? If not try >

  Intel Chipset:

  http://ftp.HP.com/pub/SoftPaq/sp56001-56500/sp56156.exe

  RALink:

  http://ftp.HP.com/pub/SoftPaq/sp58501-59000/sp58586.exe

  AMD graphics card:

  http://ftp.HP.com/pub/SoftPaq/sp58501-59000/sp58894.exe

• Aspire XC-605 Downgrade from Windows 8 for Windows 7

  Hi people,

  I need quick tips on a desktop PC Acer Aspire XC-605 and hope you can help me. My boyfriend just bought an Acer Aspire XC-605 for his family to use. It comes with Windows 8, but he hates this OS. He called me yesterday and asked if I could "downgrade it" to Windows 7 as I'm a bit geek with PCs.

  But I read a horror story about someone who wants to downgrade an Acer Aspire XC-600 and it seems very simple not => so I expect the same thing to a XC-605. (I'm trying a bit of research before plunging).

  Here is a summary on how to get Windows on an Acer Aspire XC-600 from this post:

  1 completely turns off your computer.

  2. turn on the system. As soon as the first logo screen appears, immediately press DELETE to enter BIOS.

  3. use the right arrow key to select the authentication.

  4. with secure boot is highlighted, press ENTER, and then press the arrow down to select the people with reduced mobility.

  5. use the right arrow key to select Boot Options.

  6. with CSM launch highlighted, press enter and use the arrow down to select always.

  7. press ENTER.

  8. press on the F10 key to save the changes and reboot the system

  9 re - enter the BIOS by pressing DELETE and go to the Advanced menu.

  10 go down in the Integrated Peripherals menu.

  11 change onboard SATA Native IDE mode.

  12. press on the F10 key to save the changes and reboot the system

  By doing this, you can, since the Win7 DVD, delete all existing partitions and not all errors not being able to install on this HARD drive.

  After installing Win7 the only drivers Win7 not found were the wired LAN, card reader Realtek USB and SM Bus controller. (On the XC-600)

  My understanding is that Win 7 use Win drivers 8 without a problem. So I used the devices I've found a similar driver on the Acer Aspire XC-605 issue.

  That computer has SLIC 3.0, & Secure Boot UEFI, is why a full erase of the HDD is required; as with UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) & Secure Boot-online Bios "wife" the hard to the motherboard. At least that's what I discovered to date. I generally supported the recovery partitions on OEM boxes like an insurance-online just in case that something goes wrong, and I can't install the desired OS. Of course wipe everything clean denies this useful backup. Comments please?

  PS - I forgot to mention that my boyfriend he filed yesterday afternoon while I was helping my mom with lights. He was still in the box.

  The box was brand new! -It never has been started! I couldn't believe he didn't even try to make 8 on this so I called him again, and he said he was certain that he would not win 8. So I did the same as above for a XC-600 and it blew.

  However if you replace onboard SATA Native IDE mode as shown above in 11, Windows will not let you install from a USB key as it crashes during the expansion of the files to 1% on the XC-605. If you use a disc of 7 win he advises you immediately after you size the partition to the OS and tell him to install there, that the drive is not configured in the Bios to be Bootable. He definition back to ACHI authorized Win 7 must be installed on the disk (I didn't try the Stick but this probably would have worked as well).

  There were a few more necessary than the XC-600 above - drivers so I installed all drivers 8 Win from the Acer site, and they all worked, but there is only one device listed in the Device Manager, under other devices-online (USB) Universal Serial Bus controller that has a yellow triangle next to him. He doesn't have a driver that are associated with and Windows Update does not find it. I find it strange that he sees it as a USB controller because as all USB ports now operate. I think that Windows has erred in the detection of this device so I am headed in that direction now.

  I tried the function of automatic detection of Acer and it says to activate a Bluetooth, Lan and Wireless LAN and try to detect again. So I enabled the wireless connection, (one is connected to Wired?) but I'll try to find something Bluetooth to turn on that, but I think it's just a Kipper.

  I hope someone will chime and advise how to determine this last device is before I get all my hair...

  Thanks for reading...

  I went to Intels here and download a new Chipset for windows 7 (chipset 10.0.13 PV installation). That will fix the problem with (USB) Universal Serial Bus controller. Triangle yellow no more... I hope it works for you 2. /Kak PC-SUPPORT Sweden

• Want to downgrade from Windows 8 for Windows 7 on my g7-2325dx Notebook Pavilion

  
  

  Hello:

  First of all, make your W8 recovery media set before installing W7 64-bit.  See the information below.

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c03481733

  Then, you must change a bios setting to install and continue to run W7 on your PC. See info below.

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c03736054

  Once Windows 7 installed...

  First install the Chipset Driver AMD.  You want the 49.7 MB file.

  http://support.AMD.com/en-us/download/chipset?OS=Windows 7-64

  After you install the AMD chipset driver, you can use most of the W7 x 64 drivers for this model, except the wireless.

  DO NOT USE ALL DOWNLOADS OF BIOS OR FIRMWARE FROM THIS LINK

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?OS=4063 & LC = on & CC = US & DLC = in & sw_lang = & Product = 5275...

  I don't know what model of laptop wireless card has, then please do so that I can post the driver for the wireless card.

  Or you can look in the category of network adapters in Windows 8 Device Manager and validate the model now.

  Go to Device Manager and click on the network controller needing drivers.

  Then click on the Details tab at the top of the control of the network window.

  Now, you see a drop-down list of property and it is set by default to the Description of the unit.

  Drop down on it and select the second item in the list (Hardware ID).

  After the first string of characters that start with PCI\VEN

• Problem with drivers when downgraded from windows 8 for windows 7

  Product Nam: laptop HP Pavilion G6-2360EJ

  I can't find a driver that works with my windows 7 home premium... and when I find that some of them does not work

  I searched hp website for my product and it gives me just the drivers of windows 8

  Please help me I have exams on hold and I need my laptop Windows 8 just me crazy and I can't deal with it anymore.

  If you need drivers, follow these steps:
  1. in the run box, type devmgmt.msc.
  2 unknown devices would be listed as such and plotted with a yellow question mark.
  3. Select the unknown device or any other device you need of drivers and right-click to access the properties.
  4. in the Properties window, click the Details tab and select Device Instance of Id or hardware ID from the drop-down.
  5. an alphanumeric string, like this DEV_7130 & PCI\VEN_1217 & SUBSYS_012F1025 & REV_01\4 & 6B16D5B & 0 & 33F0 is the marker for the identification of the unit.
  6. Please provide this number so we can offer you the appropriate driver.

• HP Compaq CQ58 PN D0X18EA #ABU OS WINDOWS 8? How do I downgrade from Windows 8 for Windows 7?

  Dear community

  I really would like to substitiute the Windows 7 operating system for installation of Windows 8. I was told that is not possible, but I wanted to check with you before I give up on this issue.

  Thank you

  JB39STR

  WARNING *.

  HP does not recommend installing Windows 7 on a computer comes with Windows 8, and it will support the installation of Windows 7. HP doesn't provide drivers for Windows 7 and the appropriate drivers are not available for the hardware in the computer. In addition, Windows 7 can not take in charge some of the hardware or software designed for the computer.

  Make sure you create your media recovery HP or USB Flash Recovery discs before you edit or change anything.

  You should ENABLE 'Secure Boot' and 'Legacy Support' in the 'BIOS Setup boot secured' on the settings below page before you may try to install Windows 7;

  

  or

  

  In addition, as the hard drive is partitioned as TPG, you must start the computer by using the "UEFI - CD/DVD drive" in the start menu "F9". If "UEFI - CD/DVD drive" or something to that effect does not exist in the start menu, please post a screenshot and/or make startup listed options.

  I suggest to use a disc of Windows 7 SP1 for the best installation experience. If you need a Windows SP1, see 'How to install Windows 7 without the disc' to download and create your own. If the DVD does not start as UEFI, you may need to use a USB Flash drive (can ask "Quick start" DISABLING in BIOS) as the installation media. Please download the Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool to create a Windows 7 SP1 USB Flash drive. The USB can not be recognized as valid a source of UEFI boot by some computers if it is formatted in NTFS and may require some modifications to work correctly.

  Here are the specifications of your laptop Compaq CQ58-331SA. For your model, HP seems to provide that drivers of Windows 8. Many drivers Windows 7 (with the exception of the Audio driver) from the page of drivers PC laptop HP Pavilion 2123us g6 should run on your computer. Please try this Realtek HD Audio Driver. Do not use the BIOS file in the page g6-2123us is not compatible with your model.

  Thanks for posting to the Windows Device Manager "Hardware ID" additional missing or unknown devices, as shown in the example below.

  

  If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

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• HP ENVY DV6 7210ei Downgrade from Windows 8 for Windows 7

  Anyone know if you can downgrade the HP ENVY DV6 7210ei to Windows 7.

  Hello:

  It should be pretty easy to do.

  Just use the W7 64 bit drivers since the dv7t-7000.

  DO NOT USE ALL DOWNLOADS OF BIOS OR FIRMWARE FROM THIS LINK

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/product?product=5273735&LC=en&cc=us&DLC=en&task=

  Make your first W8 recovery media set before installing W7, in case something goes wrong or you want to reinstall W8.

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c03481733

  You will also need to change a setting in the BIOS to be able to install and run W7 64-bit on your laptop.

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c03736054