OK, I recently acquired a Toshiba laptop (C55-A5282) that came preloaded with Windows 8. This is unacceptable to me. I am going to completely remove this cancer from my laptop and install Windows 7 in its place. Before I can do so, however, I wanted to see if anyone had any experience in doing this that could help me avoid pitfalls along the way.
I know that Toshiba does not provide Windows 7 drivers for this machine. Does anyone know if there are any drivers out there that approach compatibility? Anyone have any advice for the whole uninstallation/reinstallation process that does not consist of 'don't do it?' Finally, once all this is accomplished, will I need a completely new copy of Windows 7, or will my existing installation disks for my PC copy suffice?
Much appreciated.
edit: I already know about the programs that can make Windows 8 look like Windows 7. That's not what I'm going for. I intend to remove this OS completely, burn it to the root, and completely replace it.
I know that Toshiba does not provide Windows 7 drivers for this machine. Does anyone know if there are any drivers out there that approach compatibility? Anyone have any advice for the whole uninstallation/reinstallation process that does not consist of 'don't do it?' Finally, once all this is accomplished, will I need a completely new copy of Windows 7, or will my existing installation disks for my PC copy suffice?
Much appreciated.
edit: I already know about the programs that can make Windows 8 look like Windows 7. That's not what I'm going for. I intend to remove this OS completely, burn it to the root, and completely replace it.
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