how to uninstall windows 8.1 and replace with windows 7
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fenwayfan1
January 12, 2014 1:09:45 PM
I installed windows 8.1 when I did this build, but now I'm running into issue's with specific games that I play. So I want to remove 8.1 and replace it with the windows 7 that I purchased...can some one give a quick walk through here? Thanks in advance.
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boot from the windows 7 cd after you back up your own data. go into advance mode on window 7 cd and delete all the partions on the hard drive. this will remove windows 8x from your hard drive. then run the windows 7 installer. if windows 7 cd install right you be fine if you get a duel bot message you may have to use diskpart tools to delete the mbr and to start the install again.
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firo40
January 12, 2014 1:17:18 PM
Insert windows 7 disc set the boot options in the bios to boot to the dvd drive. Restart when the win 7 disc loads click custom then when the screen with hard drive selection appears highlite the install drive select drive options them format. Then click the hardrive again and click next and continue the basic install process. When its done go back into the bios and change the boot priority back to the hardrive.
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fenwayfan1
January 12, 2014 3:49:40 PM
Ok...I am not computer savy by any means. This was an xmas gift for my son. Here's what we have Samsung Evo ssd 250g(for OS only), Western dig. 1TB blue(for all the other crap) for drives and MSI G45 MB. I got the windows 8.1 disc and installed it. When he tries to plays Rift, Skyrim, Guild wars, Swtor and like games they crash or won't even load up. As for partitions I have no clue. So with everything we have read it seems 8.1 can't run any of these yet..so we figured lets go back to 7 and thats were we are at.
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straybeat
February 12, 2014 1:52:22 PM
On the new UEFI systems, the BIOS no longer exists like before. There's no "F" key to press to get into it. They don't work anymore. On Win 8 you could go into PC Settings and make it boot to the BIOS and switch to boot to the DVD. Win 8.1 has removed this option and I'm currently looking for an answer myself, which is how I got here.
EDIT: Win 8.1 just moved the above to a different place. To get to the BIOS just click the following:
Open Charms bar,
Settings,
PC Settings,
Recovery and Update,
Recovery,
Advanced Startup,
Troubleshoot,
Advanced Options,
UEFI Firmware Settings,
Click Restart.
It will now reboot to the BIOS. Isn't that a lot simpler than just pressing F2 when you boot? This is hands-down the dumbest thing I have seen yet? LOL
EDIT: Win 8.1 just moved the above to a different place. To get to the BIOS just click the following:
Open Charms bar,
Settings,
PC Settings,
Recovery and Update,
Recovery,
Advanced Startup,
Troubleshoot,
Advanced Options,
UEFI Firmware Settings,
Click Restart.
It will now reboot to the BIOS. Isn't that a lot simpler than just pressing F2 when you boot? This is hands-down the dumbest thing I have seen yet? LOL
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Lefty666
June 3, 2014 4:11:40 PM
straybeat said:
On the new UEFI systems, the BIOS no longer exists like before. There's no "F" key to press to get into it. They don't work anymore. On Win 8 you could go into PC Settings and make it boot to the BIOS and switch to boot to the DVD. Win 8.1 has removed this option and I'm currently looking for an answer myself, which is how I got here.EDIT: Win 8.1 just moved the above to a different place. To get to the BIOS just click the following:
Open Charms bar,
Settings,
PC Settings,
Recovery and Update,
Recovery,
Advanced Startup,
Troubleshoot,
Advanced Options,
UEFI Firmware Settings,
Click Restart.
It will now reboot to the BIOS. Isn't that a lot simpler than just pressing F2 when you boot? This is hands-down the dumbest thing I have seen yet? LOL
Man............It's a good thing I saw this !!!! I Just 3 min ago, ordered a Win 8.1 Laptop and planned on putting win 7 pro on it as soon as it arrives. I was planning on just pressing F12 n boot from DVD Drive,rthen..Press any key to boot form DVD n go from there. So NO GO Huh??? Wow!!!
So TY for Posting this!!!!
Thank You!!!!!! You probably saved me from throwing it into the pool n saying it got wet......lmao
Lefty
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Lefty666
June 3, 2014 4:14:18 PM
straybeat
June 3, 2014 10:28:05 PM
Lefty666 said:
Man............It's a good thing I saw this !!!! I Just 3 min ago, ordered a Win 8.1 Laptop and planned on putting win 7 pro on it as soon as it arrives. I was planning on just pressing F12 n boot from DVD Drive,rthen..Press any key to boot form DVD n go from there. So NO GO Huh??? Wow!!!So TY for Posting this!!!!
Thank You!!!!!! You probably saved me from throwing it into the pool n saying it got wet......lmao
Lefty
I returned the Asus laptop that I had, thinking it was a poor implementation of UEFI. I tried 3 different brands, all the same. I ended up going to a pawn shop and finding a 2-year-old Dell that was top of the line for the year, for VERY cheap. It came with Win7, so all was good again!
I did a tiny bit of research on UEFI (because I could care less) and it seems that UEFI is another cheesy attempt by Microsoft to force us to keep using Windows 8? I ended up getting to Ubuntu and only use Windows to program my Harmony Remote (and before all the MS patriots scream "another Linux fanboi", I'm anti-microsoft NOT pro-Linux).
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Lefty666
June 4, 2014 6:28:37 AM
straybeat said:
Lefty666 said:
Man............It's a good thing I saw this !!!! I Just 3 min ago, ordered a Win 8.1 Laptop and planned on putting win 7 pro on it as soon as it arrives. I was planning on just pressing F12 n boot from DVD Drive,rthen..Press any key to boot form DVD n go from there. So NO GO Huh??? Wow!!!So TY for Posting this!!!!
Thank You!!!!!! You probably saved me from throwing it into the pool n saying it got wet......lmao
Lefty
I returned the Asus laptop that I had, thinking it was a poor implementation of UEFI. I tried 3 different brands, all the same. I ended up going to a pawn shop and finding a 2-year-old Dell that was top of the line for the year, for VERY cheap. It came with Win7, so all was good again!
I did a tiny bit of research on UEFI (because I could care less) and it seems that UEFI is another cheesy attempt by Microsoft to force us to keep using Windows 8? I ended up getting to Ubuntu and only use Windows to program my Harmony Remote (and before all the MS patriots scream "another Linux fanboi", I'm anti-microsoft NOT pro-Linux).
LOLStraybeat,
Will this work on ANY Win 8.1 laptop? What about all the drivers. I heard some peeps having Major Probs getting all the correct drivers back when they do downgrade.
I basically just bought this as a Media Player. Reason being, is that.......Last week my 5 yyear old Gateway died on me. maaan that little sucker was an awesome little ( well it was a 17 in), but It was Great cause I basically just used it as a Media Player. I know what your thinking. Why? Well I hook it into my Onkyo TX-NR 818 A/V Reciever, tat has 2 video processors that upscale ANY thing I play through it to 1080P Vid & 7.2 Surround Sound! It also can upscale ANY thing I run trough it and it can Upscale to 2160P if the TV is 2160P w/7.2 SS also!!! So basically, I don't have to buy a $2500 dollar laptop just to get good A/V .
So I'm thinking that if there are peeps having Major issues getting the correct drivers back, maybe just leave Win 8.1 on it??? As long as I can use VLC Media Player on it!!!
So, ya think I should create sys discs just in case Win 7 downgrade don't allow me to load the right drivers, I can just load win 8.1 back on?
Or do you think I will be fine with the downgrade??? Shit....I don't even know if this is 32 or 64 bit Windows???
Guess I'll find out tomm?
If its 32 it's going back, but if it's 64 bit, can I downgrade it? It's an HP Anodized Silver 17.3" Pavilion 17-e119wm Laptop PC with AMD A10-5750M Quad-Core Processor, 8GB Memory, 1TB Hard Drive and Windows 8.1
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oddjob1
August 2, 2014 11:50:10 AM
smorizio said:
boot from the windows 7 cd after you back up your own data. go into advance mode on window 7 cd and delete all the partions on the hard drive. this will remove windows 8x from your hard drive. then run the windows 7 installer. if windows 7 cd install right you be fine if you get a duel bot message you may have to use diskpart tools to delete the mbr and to start the install again. Worked for me. Purchased ASUS w/Win 8.1. Followed your instructions and successfully removed Win 8.1 loaded Win 7 Pro. No issues. Thanks.
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Lefty666
August 15, 2014 1:15:23 PM
Well I gave up!!! I found on Win 8.1 where the Desktop is. So when I turn it on, I just go there and pretty much just use it like Win 7.
I Know I'm eventually have to downgrade it to win &, but I'm only using it as a media player rite now. I have it conn to my /V Receiver then out to the TV. So for now, I'm just gonna leave it be.
The only problem I'm having is that when I restart this unit, The Win 8.1 Laptop gets disconn from the Homegroup.
EVERYTIME
Ahhh by the time I have my New Build completed, I'll know how to get it installed.!!!!!
Good Luck Everyone!!!
I Know I'm eventually have to downgrade it to win &, but I'm only using it as a media player rite now. I have it conn to my /V Receiver then out to the TV. So for now, I'm just gonna leave it be.
The only problem I'm having is that when I restart this unit, The Win 8.1 Laptop gets disconn from the Homegroup.
EVERYTIME
Ahhh by the time I have my New Build completed, I'll know how to get it installed.!!!!!
Good Luck Everyone!!!
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Rickinator
October 7, 2014 3:18:45 PM
fenwayfan1 said:
Ok...I am not computer savy by any means. This was an xmas gift for my son. Here's what we have Samsung Evo ssd 250g(for OS only), Western dig. 1TB blue(for all the other crap) for drives and MSI G45 MB. I got the windows 8.1 disc and installed it. When he tries to plays Rift, Skyrim, Guild wars, Swtor and like games they crash or won't even load up. As for partitions I have no clue. So with everything we have read it seems 8.1 can't run any of these yet..so we figured lets go back to 7 and thats were we are at.use a gaming console like PS or Xbox. leave the PC for other things.
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Lefty666
October 8, 2014 6:00:25 PM
smorizio said:
boot from the windows 7 cd after you back up your own data. go into advance mode on window 7 cd and delete all the partions on the hard drive. this will remove windows 8x from your hard drive. then run the windows 7 installer. if windows 7 cd install right you be fine if you get a duel bot message you may have to use diskpart tools to delete the mbr and to start the install again. Thanks Dude!!!! I fig u just put in the Win 7 disc, keep hitting F12 and boot off te CD . Then wipe out All drives and 7 should load. But as I said, I ONLY use t as a Media Player , conn to my Onkyo TX-NR 828 Receiver and out to the TV. So all I use in Win 8.1 is the Desktop app which is basically win 7, so that's as far as I'm gonna take it. Until I'm finished with my new Build with Win 7 Pro. That's when I plan on buying my new 4K Ultra TV's and using my 2 GTX Titan Black Vid Cards to conn to it , and I'll have 4096 x 2160P and I'll then put win 7 on the laptop and give it to my wifey!!!!
TY Dude!!!!
That's when I'll TRY to put Win 7 on this HP POS. And from your answer, if win 7 don't load, I have to Delete the mbr and it should load ..correct? If that's the case, all is kool Thanks Again!!!!
If I can't figure this out myself, I should be ashamed for even asking this stupid question lol
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October 10, 2014 2:00:11 AM
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