Windows 8 reverse compatible with win 7?

I have a newer model laptop. Windows 8 is about it. In short, I can wipe the HARD drive and put 7 on it?

You will first need to go to the website of manufacturers for your model computer and first find out if there are native drivers in Windows 7. A large number of computers that are preloaded with Windows 8 have no native driver support for Windows 7 by the manufacturer. If there is no native driver, you will need to consider returning the machine and buying a machine preloaded with Windows 8 Pro with downgrade rights to Windows 7 Professional. Or look through the catalogue of manufacturers for systems already preloaded with Windows 7, usually the business sector will have these options.

Resources:

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/2832566

Return the laptop if it came preloaded with Windows 8 and purchase one already preloaded with Windows 7, they are always available:

http://www.ZDNet.com/where-can-you-find-a-PC-running-Windows-7-7000013418/

How downgrade:

http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2417359,00.asp

Backup before reinstalling Windows 7:

http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2012/10/29/how-to-backup-your-Windows-8-installation/

Look at the dual-boot

Follow step 1 to 5 in this tutorial:
Downgrade from Windows 8 for Windows 7

Then follow this tutorial: (uEFI-mode Setup).
Installation of the Dual Boot - Windows 8 and Windows 7 or Vista

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