how can I install windows 7 over windowws 8

crl 21

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I have a new computer with windows 8 but I wont to install widows 7 ad take out 8 is there anybody out that can help thanks
 

Akr706

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Is it Windows 8 or 8 Pro?

PS: If it is Windows 8 Pro, then you can install genuine Windows 7 Professional using your downgrade rights. But if it is not Pro, you will have to purchase a Windows 7 license.
 

vlmem10

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what so ever it is, insert you installation CD/DVD or USB, just follow all the normal installation process, when it come to Custom(Advance) installation option, select that, and format the drive where Windows 8 installed, then continue on that partition.

You will have windows 7 over 8..

This is useful if you need step by step help:
http://getintopc.com/tutorials/how-to-install-windows-7-step-by-step-method-for-beginners/
 

Cazauxx

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If its a branded pc and you do overwrite Windows 8 you will void your warranty and you could lose the branded software that came with the computer. Within a month windows 10 will be coming out and I think it will be worth the wait. Another thing is Windows 7 users will eventually be forced to get Windows 10 as it will hassle people with the Get Windows 10 application located in the taskbar.