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Downgrade windows 8.1 to windows 7?

IBIubbleTea
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As of right now, my brother's computer is using an unlicensed copy of Windows 8.1 because I took the key from him because it was mines.. :P Lucky me I have a copy of Windows 7. Is there an easy way to downgrade without backing up important files and formatting the drives? 

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Just make windows 8.1 like 7. So much easier 

Yes but I don't feel like buying another copy of Windows 8.1 when I have a copy of Windows 7 laying around collecting dust.

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Yes but I don't feel like buying another copy of Windows 8.1 when I have a copy of Windows 7 laying around collecting dust.

It would be hard but just transfer all off and format then.

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Here's a link to Microsoft on how to downgrade to Windows 7, if you're using Windows 8.1 Pro then it says here that you have to go to Windows 7 Professional or Vista Business.

Click here to see more.

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Here's a link to Microsoft on how to downgrade to Windows 7, if you're using Windows 8.1 Pro then it says here that you have to go to Windows 7 Professional or Vista Business.

Click here to see more.

Rip. Only have the standard version. Thanks for the help though.

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I'd say you're better off backing up the important data from the computer and then formatting the drive. This way you'll have a clean installation of 7 to work with and not have to worry about junk just chilling on your drive.

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I'd say you're better off backing up the important data from the computer and then formatting the drive. This way you'll have a clean installation of 7 to work with and not have to worry about junk just chilling on your drive.

^^^^ If you can do this do it! Backup the content and do clean installation of windows. It's better (but it takes more time).

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The link that DimasRMDO posted doesn't apply to you. This is downgrade LICENSE. You said you have Windows 7 license already.

You can't downgrade Windows. You need to backup the files, format and re-install Windows and all your brother programs.

There is no easier process.

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