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• Downgrade to Windows 7 preinstalled Wimdows 8

  Due to a recent job that requires the use of a software that is not compatible with windows 8, I need to downgrade to windows 7 on my Desktop HP Pavilion 500 - 23w.

  I pretty much just the basics when it comes to be computer savvy so I need help on how to move to windows 7.

  Thanks in advance

  You are the very welcome.

  You have a choice of two.

  You can not legally install an operating system upgrade to windows 7 on your PC because to do this, your PC needs to come with Windows Vista or Windows XP.

  You leave with two options and you can decide what is best for you.

  First to be aware that the software, you need to perform can run on a 64-bit operating system no matter what version of Windows you have or want, like find 32-bit for your PC drivers will be very difficult to do.

  If you know that the software will run on W7 x 64 then here is your legal options:

  1. the cheapest is to install the OEM Version of Windows 7 Home Premium.

  The disadvantage of this option is that it will be the single PC you can still install the OEM version on.  The key works only once and is not transferable to another PC.

  2. the other option is to purchase the full retail version of Windows 7 Home Premium. This will allow you to transfer the license to PC unique (one at a time, of course) that you need.

  The disadvantage of this option is that this software is double the cost of OEM software.

  Link to the OEM software:

  http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16832116986

  Link to software to the retail (right now, it's on sale for $20 less than normal).

  http://www.Newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16832116716

  Do the tour... maybe you can find a better offer, but make sure you get a genuine subject descriptions I was talking about earlier.

• Downgraded to Windows 8 and need help to find some drivers

  I used Windows 8 for a few months and was starting to get used to it, until the 8.1 came. Long story short, I have downgraded to Windows 7 Pro and now I miss some drivers that Windows can not find via the troubleshooter.

  I have a HP p6-2378 and the drivers that are missing are for:

  SM Bus controller-

  -Controller universal Serial Bus (USB) (x 2)

  I searched on the site of HP, which said that they do not support Win 7 for my motherboard, and the MSI (which manufactured the mobo) website which did not come with anything.

  If someone could help me, I would be eternally grateful. Thanks to anyone who responds!

  Hello:

  Download and install the amd chipset drivers and restart.  You want the first file on the Web page.

  http://support.AMD.com/en-us/download/chipset?OS=Windows%207%20-%2064

• Downgrade from Windows Vista to XP on Satellite A200-22I

  Hello

  Maybe this topic has arised more than once, but someone can help me?
  I just bought a Toshiba Satellite A200 [22I with windows Vista, but I want to downgrade to XP.]

  How can I do?

  Thank you very much

  It's easy,

  You'll need a genuine Windows XP CD, drivers and little time.

  Next, you need to 'wake' drivers Windows XP AHCI the CD because otherwise the HARD drive would not be recognized during the installation of windows XP. Here´s a link to a very good education how to integrate these specific drivers for a Windows XP CD: http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/kb0/TSB85017Z0000R01.htm

  I know it sounds complicated, but trust me, you´re doing so once and you know after all. ;)

  I would also like to download the XP drivers for your machine at the following site: http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/download_drivers_bios.jsp?service=EU

  Your model is a PSAE6E which means you need to find the drivers for a Satellite A200 (PSAE6) and download. Burn it to a CD to have available every time when you need it...

  When you install the drivers please take care of the installation order how do I install the drivers; I can't tell you the entire order, but the most important drivers must be installed in the following order:

  -BIOS for XP (V5.60)<- i="" would="" do="" this="" before="" installing="">

  Then after the installation of Windows XP:
  -chipset
  -Storage Manager
  -display driver
  -sound
  -lan driver
  -wlan driver

  and then the other stuff that is for this model

  That's all, if you have questions, just ask.

  Welcome them

• I can't use the Wi - Fi after downgrading my windows!

  Hello, I'm Loh. Today, I have a problem on my computer laptop that is why I would like to ask you this question.

  I bought the new laptop HP, which is 'HP Pavilion 15-p031tx Notebook PC Drivers' and at first by default, Windows 8.1 was unique language, which was not enabled, in my laptop. Then I want to use the functionality of windows 8, I downgraded to windows 8 pro with the spark of dream. After that, I realized that I can't connect to the internet and I saw computer manager, there is no network drivers in my laptop!

  So now I would like to download the driver for windows 8 pro wifi adapter. But I could not find where and how. I need your help as soon as possible.

  The controller material properties in my laptop network ID are

  PCI\VEN_14E4 & DEV_4365 & SUBSYS_2230103C & REV_01

  PCI\VEN_14E4 & DEV_4365 & SUBSYS_2230103C

  PCI\VEN_14E4 & DEV_4365 & CC_028000

  PCI\VEN_14E4 & DEV_4365 & CC_0280

  You are the very welcome.

  If you have a Broadcom wireless card then you will need to use the wireless Broadcom for W8.1 driver

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=ob-136550-1 & CC = US & DLC = in & LC = on & os = 4158 & Product = 7169861 & sw_lang =

  Not sure why it does not work. I don't think it matters if you run W8.1 or W8.1 Pro on your machine.

  The drivers are the same.

• Downgrade to Windows 7

  Hi, I'm James.  I want to downgrade to Windows 7.  I have Windows 8.1 and I hate it.  I have a HP Pavilion 2297nr g7.  I bought refurbished on Ebay and it came to me with Windows 7.  I upgraded to Windows 8 and was sorry I did.  I would like to know how can I downgrade to Windows 7 and also get the right drivers.  Can someone help me?

  Hello:

  First of all, read this document for the BIOS settings change so that you can install and continue running W7.

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

  After you have installed windows 7 x 64, the first pilot, you need to install is the amd chipset drivers.

  You want the first driver on the Web page. To install the smbus and usb 3 controllers.

  http://support.AMD.com/en-us/download/chipset?OS=Windows%207%20-%2064

  Then, all the W7 x 64 drivers and the software of this model will work also on your own, except the wireless driver.

  DO NOT USE ALL DOWNLOADS OF BIOS OR FIRMWARE OF THIS MODEL

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?OS=4063 & LC = on & CC = US & DLC = in & sw_lang = & Product = 5275619

  Use this driver for the wireless card...

  http://h20565.www2.HP.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.page/public/PSI/swdDetails/?spf_p.tpst=swdMain & spf_p.prp_swdMain=wsrp-navigationalState%3DswItem%253Dob_118499_1 & javax.portlet.begCacheTok = com.vignette.cachetoken & javax.portlet.endCacheTok = com.vignette.cachetoken

• Missing drivers after downgrading to Windows 7

  Can someone help me?

  Miss me the drivers after downgrading to windows 7 (from 8.1).

  The drivers I need is:

  -Bluetooth controller

  -Ethernet controller

  -Network controller

  PCI device-

  SM Bus controller-

  -Controller universal Serial Bus (USB)

  My HP 15-g030s0 notebookis

  I would be very grateful for help.

  Best regards / by

  First, install the amd chipset driver and reboot:
  
  http://support.AMD.com/en-us/download/chipset?OS=Windows 7-64

  Audio: Accept the agreement, download and install the driver for the second on the list. "
  
  http://www.Realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?langid=1&PNid=24&PFID=24&level=4&Conn=3&DownT...
  
  Ethernet: Download and install the 3rd driver on the list.
  
  http://www.Realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?langid=1&PNid=14&PFID=7&level=5&Conn=4&DownTy...
  
  USB 3.0: Install both.
  
  http://h20565.www2.HP.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.page/public/PSI/swdDetails/?sp4ts.Oid=5359417&SP...
  
  http://h20565.www2.HP.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.page/public/PSI/swdDetails/?sp4ts.Oid=5359417&SP...

  Media of Realtek PCIe Card Reader Driver:

  http://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/psi/swdDetails/?sp4ts.oid=5359407&spf_p.tpst=swdMain&spf_p.prp_swdMain=wsrp-navigationalState%3Didx%253D%257CswItem%253Dob_125075_1%257CswEnvOID%253D4059%257CitemLocale%253D%257CswLang%253D%257Cmode%253D%257Caction%253DdriverDocument&javax.portlet.begCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken

  Don't know what wireless card you have since HP use various brands. If these do not work, you will need to get the hardware id to the device in Device Manager.

  IF you have Atheros QCA9000 Wireless Qualcomm:

  http://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/psi/swdDetails/?sp4ts.oid=5359407&spf_p.tpst=swdMain&spf_p.prp_swdMain=wsrp-navigationalState%3Didx%253D%257CswItem%253Dob_128686_1%257CswEnvOID%253D4059%257CitemLocale%253D%257CswLang%253D%257Cmode%253D%257Caction%253DdriverDocument&javax.portlet.begCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken

  Atheros Bluetooth:

  http://h20565.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/template.PAGE/public/psi/swdDetails/?sp4ts.oid=5359407&spf_p.tpst=swdMain&spf_p.prp_swdMain=wsrp-navigationalState%3Didx%253D%257CswItem%253Dob_125590_1%257CswEnvOID%253D4059%257CitemLocale%253D%257CswLang%253D%257Cmode%253D%257Caction%253DdriverDocument&javax.portlet.begCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken&javax.portlet.endCacheTok=com.vignette.cachetoken

• HP 15-f009ca: can not find the drivers for my PC after downgrading to Windows 7

  Hello world!
  A few weeks ago, I bought a Hp laptop of type 15-f009ca. Because I didn't like windows 8, I downgraded to Windows 7. The installation was successful, but I could not find the driver for my PC wireless LAN.
  Anyone know where I can download it?
  Or is it still possible to find the driver windows 7 for this guy?

  Hello:

  You should be able to use most of the W7 x 64 drivers and software from the HP 255 G2 on your model except the BIOS and firmware files.

  http://h20564.www2.HP.com/hpsc/SWD/public/readIndex?sp4ts.Oid=6431940&swLangOid=8&swEnvOid=4063

  Your laptop is the Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11bg / n 1 x 1 WiFi adapter, this is how the wireless driver you need.

  In addition, you need these drivers usb3.  Install both and restart.

  http://h20565.www2.HP.com/hpsc/SWD/public/detail?swItemId=ob_125616_1

  http://h20565.www2.HP.com/hpsc/SWD/public/detail?swItemId=ob_123787_1

• 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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• Pavilion 23-b239: downgrade to Windows 7

  Hi all, I bought my mother a 23-b239 Pavilion all in one office.
  She can not just get used to Windows 8.

  I would really know if it is possible to downgrade to Windows 7, and if someone could
  kindly tell me:

  • A profile of my hardware information
  • Where can I get the drivers I need.

  Thank you very much in advance!

  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.

  This computer is a model of consumption with no Pro Windows 8 version, there is no right to demotion. First, you will need to purchase a valid copy of Windows 7 with a product key and COA. You also need to ENABLE 'Secure Boot' and maybe 'Legacy Support' in the 'BIOS Setup boot secured' on the settings page below, before you try to install Windows 7;

  

  or

  

  Also, as the hard disk can be partitioned as TPG, you must start the computer by using the "UEFI - CD/DVD drive" or "UEFI - USB Flash drive" options in the boot menu "F9". If "UEFI - CD/DVD drive", "UEFI - USB Flash 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 using Windows 7 SP1 for the best installation experience. If you need Windows SP1, see 'How to install Windows 7 without the disc' to download and create your own disc of Windows 7 SP1. 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. Please note that some computers may not recognize a valid active UEFI USB Flash drive if it is formatted in NTFS and may require only a FAT32 formatted USB Flash drive. You should be able to make a FAT32 formatted Windows 7 installation USB Flash drive using Rufus, UNetbootin, Universal USB Installeror WiNToBootic. I like Rufus, because it contains options for 'Plan of GPT partition for UEFI computer' and 'FAT32'.

  Please report to the Windows Device Manager "Hardware ID" for all devices missing or unknown, as shown in the example below.

  

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

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• M6-p014dx: downgrade from windows 8

  Hi, I recently downgraded from windows 8 for windows 7 on this computer laptop windows 7 works very well, I'm just having trouble finding compatible drivers for this machine. I got my Wired internet works but I can not find a compatible driver for my wifi that i desperately need that I'm on vacation.

  Product: Hp Envy m6-p014dx

  P / N:M1W21UA #ABA

  S / N:CND52270Z0

  Model: BMC943142Y

  I'd appreciate any help to help me find the compatible drivers for windows 7 on this computer here are the hardware ID for the network controller listed under other devices in Device Manager, all the other drivers that I need would be appreciated also.

  PCI\VEN_14E4 & DEV_4365 & SUBSYS_804A103C & REV_01
  PCI\VEN_14E4 & DEV_4365 & SUBSYS_804A103C
  PCI\VEN_14E4 & DEV_4365 & CC_028000
  PCI\VEN_14E4 & DEV_4365 & CC_0280

  Hello:

  Here is the link to the wireless card driver you need for this ID:

  This package contains the Broadcom Wireless LAN driver and is required to activate the LAN adapter wireless Broadcom integrated in the laptop models running a supported operating system. This package also contains the Broadcom Wireless Utility and Extensions HSI application which adds support for the Extensions compatible Cisco.

  FTP://ftp.HP.com/pub/SoftPaq/sp70501-71000/sp70616.exe

  See if the installation of these updates solves the update delivers windows... install and restart the PC...

  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/3083710

  https://support.Microsoft.com/en-us/KB/3102810

• need to upgrade to windows 7 (rather annoyed!)

  Hi support them

  I bought a HP Pavilion 2298sa G6. It's a nice phone with 1 problem, it works on windows 8

  I tried to use it for about a week, but am increasingly frustrated with windows 8

  (I do not understand how Microsoft let this piece of junk out of the 'gate'. Windows 7 is far superior to windows 8!)

  My intention is to install windows 7 on HP laptop...

  BUT no driver windows 7 are available in the section on the site of HP support (but they must be available!).

  Can you please add the appropriate drivers for your customers may downgrade with ease? or redirect me to a place where I find all the correct drivers?

  If I can't downgrade to windows 7, I'm afraid that this laptop will be returned for a full refund, as it is not suitable for use. Too bad the laptop itself is quite nice and a good price!

  Best regards & in hopes of a response very fast, like this laptop needs to work for Thursday or he returned.

  Jon

  Hi, Jon:

  All the W7 x 64 drivers and the software of this model will work also on your.

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

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?OS=4063&LC=en&cc=us&DLC=en&sw_lang=&product=5278311

  If you're stuck to find a driver, click the device and display the hardware ID.

  So I'll post the link to the driver you need

  If you don't know where to find the material for a device ID, please read the guide at the link below.

  Best regards

  Paul

• Pavilion 15-AB044SA: Downgrade from Windows 8.1 to windows 7 on HP Pavilion 15-AB044SA

  I just branch a refurbished HP 15-AB044SA comes with preinstalled Windows 8.1. I'm not a fan of the operating system and want to downgrade to windows 7. Could you please guide me to the decommissioning?

  And I have the same funcitionality in the laptop running Windows 7 as Windows 8.1? Is it possible to keep the same license OS currently on the laptop?

  Thanks in advance,

  Mario R

  Mario_SR

  If the reason why you don't like Win8x is the lack of a desktop and start menu, consider downloading and installing ClassicShell.  This will give the look-and-feel of Win7 back - and it's FREE!

  As for Win7, there are drivers HP to Win7 for your PC: http://support.hp.com/gb-en/drivers/selfservice/HP-Pavilion-15-Notebook-PC-series/7771366/model/8255011

  If this page does not display Win7 when you open it, then click on edit and select Windows 7 from the menu drop down.

  As for the feature, Yes, you will have the same functionality in Win7 you have in Win8x - just a different user interface.

  There is no 'path of decommissioning' to Win7. Instead, you'd have to do is to boot from Win7 installation media and install it on top of Win8.  This means that you will lose all existing applications, the parameters and the data of the user in the process.

  NO, we do not keep or use the same license.  Your PC came with HP OEM Win8 preinstalled, and that's what the license is for.  To install Win7, you will need to buy it and then activate it by using the product key that you receive with the purchase.  You can't buy this at HP, because he's not selling copies of Win7.

  But what you CAN do is to check with the HP customer service and see if they will sell you HP to Win7 for your PC recovery media.  It would cost much less go out and buy a copy of Win7 retail.

  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

  Good luck

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• HP Compaq CQ45-902TU with Windows 8 to be downgraded to Windows 7 Home Premium

  Hi all

  I bought a computer laptop cheap recently "HP Compaq CQ45-902TU with Windows 8" unfortunately cannot use it due to Windows 8' hostile user interface. I was intending to downgrade it. When I read the comments, they say I need to download drivers windows 7 first of this model CQ45-902TU HP Web site. HP site says that they do not provide it. What should I do? Is there anyone there to help?

  Thank you

  Sarah Lloyd

  Hi, Sarah:

  HP does not support PC consumers for all windows OS, but W8 64-bit systems.

  Do your series of W8 recovery discs before install us W7, as most likely the recovery partition no longer works.

  You must change a setting in the BIOS so that the laptop can boot from the installation of W7 media and for W7 run on your laptop.

  See the link below for more information.

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

  You will need to find a model with a similar material as yours which has w7 64-bit drivers.

  I think that all the drivers and the software of this model should also work on your own, except the audio.

  You must install the Intel graphics driver for your model.

  DO NOT USE ANY BIOS OR FIRMWARE FROM THIS LINK FILES

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?OS=4063&LC=en&cc=us&DLC=en&sw_lang=&product=5278311

  You can get the Realtek audio driver from the link below.

  Accept the agreement. Download and install the second on the list (W7 64-bit).

  http://www.Realtek.com.tw/downloads/downloadsView.aspx?langid=1&PNid=24&PFID=24&level=4&Conn=3&DownTypeID=3&GETDOWN=false

• Downgrade from Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard for Windows Server 2008 Standard

  How can I make the downgrade of the Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard to Windows Server 2008 Standard?

  I know that the Server 2008 R2 is only x 64, but I need Server 2008 x 86, it's because I need the downgrade.

  Does anyone know the correct procedure to do this, or some e-mail to contact someone from Microsoft that could help me?

  Thanks for help

  Best regards

  Support is located in the Windows Server Forums:
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/WindowsServer/