Windows 8 to 7 conversion.

Can I convert my laptop Windows 8 for Windows 7?  We bought a HP laptop recently with the idea in mind to get one with the latest OS.  Windows 8 has proved to be a challenge, a change of mindset.  Unable to return the phone, so I would like to convert it Windows 7.

Only if you have a Windows 7 installation DVD or a Windows 7 recovery partition on your machine (in other words, if Windows 7 was installed previously).  Otherwise, you will need to purchase the operating system, the format and install it.   Make sure that it is a legal copy of the operating system, otherwise you will have endless problems.

If you previously installed 7 read here: http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/13326-downgrade-windows-8-windows-7-a.html

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