need to return to window 7 8.1

my laptop needs to go back to Windows 7. I upgraded to window 8 and 8.1. now my computer acts like it's going to crash. the computer came with cd or lost during 7. It has product key on the back. I want to reset factory settings Can I without cd

Your laptop should have an option/built-in recovery software to restore the factory settings

If you do not find the option/software or you deleted, see below

Windows 7 Edition Home Premium (x 86) -X 17-58996

Windows 7 Edition Home Premium (x 64) -X 17-58997

Windows 7 Professional (x 86) - X 17-59183

Windows 7 Professional (x 64) - X 17-59186

Windows 7 Ultimate (x 86)*-X 17-59463

Windows 7 Ultimate (x 64)*-X 17-59465

Download the same version with your product key and burn it to DVD
or use the Windows 7 USB/DVD tool to create the USB Windows installation disc

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