la321 :
if i bought a computer with windows 8 would i be able to downgrade it to windows 7?
I don't like Windows 8 either. You must reinstall Windows to achieve your goal.
You can downgrade given that you have a valid Windows 7 key.
Download Windows genuine copies off here:
http://www.w7forums.com/official-windows-7-sp1-iso-imag...
Use this tool to create a boot disk
http://download.cnet.com/Windows-7-USB-DVD-Download-Too...
Alternatively you can try using this tool to burn Ubuntu or Windows with:
http://unetbootin.sourceforge.net/
Second alternative:
Clone your hard drive using Clonezilla
http://clonezilla.org/downloads.php
Here is a good guide that has worked for me:
http://geekyprojects.com/cloning/how-to-use-clonezilla-tutorial/