windows 7, GPT format can't install

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i have buyed an lenovo g500 which has wndows 8.1 pre installed in it and have 3 partitions
i want to install windows 7 in it, i booted with a dvd and formatted a drive in which win 8.1 was there but i can't install windows in any of 3 partitions; it shows can't install drive is formatted in gpt format type
is there any way in which i can install windows 7 in a partition without losing my data
i have really important data in 3rd partition which i can't lose in any case
any video tutorial would be highly appreciated
 
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you could have just google'd for that.

basically boot up witht he install dvd in the drive and watching your screen for the message similar to "Press F# for Boot Options" or "Boot Device" and press the F-key it tells you too. ( like F10)
This will bring up a list of bootable devices on your pc. Now select the one that says "UEFI:" and matches either the brand/model name of your dvd drive or it might say UEFI: Windows 7 installtion. It will definitely say UEFI: in front.
After you get it to boot by selecting the correct uefi device, the rest of the windows install is identical to the normal install.
 
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I backed up my files ;and completely cleaned my HDD using cmd during windows installation as shown in the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQf9YqbD8WI .Well thanks anyways for your precious advice
 
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