Dv7 envy: return to windows 8

Well, that should get some laughs!  I wasn't real happy with the Windows 8 that came with this computer, so I'm fine support from some of you and "returned" to the Windows 7 Enterprise Edition w/SP1.   Now the funny part.  According to the Microsoft support page, Windows 7 Enterprise is not eligible for "FREE" upgrade to Windows 10... so now I wonder how to "re - install Windows 8" that came with this machine.  I think I did the "backup" drive before I returned to 7 as I have 6 or 7 DVD with the original operating system.  Any suggestions on how to get back to OS 8?  If I do, I lose all my programs files and data?  Have to reinstall?  Key findings of release for what will be difficult.   OR do I just stay on OS 7, pull the stupid thing, or?   Conducive to fine suggestions.

Jerry

IF you did the recovery discs using a utility provided with the PC, then the procedure is to start from the first recovery disk and follow the directions - but this will erase the hard drive, reformat and reinstall the OS original, complete with all the drivers and applications provided by HP.

I haven't used Acronis years - since I had a PC crash and Acronis refused to run the restore - but at the time, I remember you need to create a boot CD to run the Acronis restore - because you could not restore the machine while windows is running.  Perhaps that things have improved over the years - then your best bet would be to contact Acronis and see what they would recommend the practice.

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