How downgrade from Windows 8 for Windows 7

I actually have this as an upgrade but good. If I format the C: drive to install the new OS will be the also deleted recovery partition?

You don't have to just delete and format the primary partition and install.

However, I just deleted all and regained the space. I've never used a recovery partition, and if you are able to install a new OS that is lost?

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