Laptop with windows 10 downgrade to win 7, is this OK?

[attyallanlatras]

Just bought an Asus FX550VX with following specs: 15.6" size, i5 7300HQ, NVidia GTX 950M, 1TB HDD, 1080p display, no ODD, with Win 10 64bit Home.

Want to replace the HDD to a WD Blue 500gb SSD.

Since one of those who would be using the laptop is my wife and she is not a techie and does not want a new interface (Windows 10 is alien for her), I want to change the OS from Win 10 to Win 7. I have a licensed Windows 7 64bit. Now, I checked the Asus website for drivers and the only ones there for my laptop are for Windows 10 64bit. Now could those drivers be used for Windows 7 64bit?

[badkuk]

imho, learn the new interface[emoji3]
Even if you manage to get it working, it's only a matter of time before support ends for Win7... meaning no more patches... meaning you will be more vulnerable to malware and such.

[Wh1stl3r]

Yup no choice really but to get used to the newest Microsoft hotness. Had Windows 8.x pre-installed in my desktop and repeatedly said no to the free Windows 10 upgrade. About a week later when I woke up, the OS was Windows 10. Not complaining as the 10 interface is much user friendlier than 8, as it turns out.

[donski]

IMHO windows 10 is more faster and secure compare to windows 7

[kinyo]

Downgrading OS on newer system is indeed problematic. Adapting to the new OS is less problematic. Besides, Win 10 interface is kinda similar to Win 7. Win 10 only looks intimidating at first, but one would realize sooner than later that it is not so bad at all.

Tell wifey to start using Win 10. The Start button is still there, and you can configure Win 10 to start in desktop mode much like Win 7.

[arvs18]

Switch to SSD

It's heaven sent for my Windows 10 PC. And I believe the effect is the same with your laptop.

[jut703]

To answer the question, yes, the Windows 10 drivers will work with Windows 7.

From my experience, drivers are mostly interchangeable between Windows 7, 8, and 10.

However, as has been said, just learn to use Windows 10. It's really easy to transition between Windows 7 and 10.

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[chronicle]

Win10 is the only supported windows os ng kaby lake processor mo.

[Vodka]

Switch to SSD

It's heaven sent for my Windows 10 PC. And I believe the effect is the same with your laptop.

yeah get an SSD asap. then buy a USB 3 case for the old HDD and use as portable storage

[elbuena12345]

Try dual booting your laptop. You can choose which o.s to use win 7 or win 10.for procedure on how to dual boot check you tube or search goigle.

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[oj88]

You guys should read posts carefully. OP said he's replacing the 1TB HDD with a 500GB SSD.

[attyallanlatras]

Thanks sa mga nag-reply. I heed your advice. Now, I have installed the 500gb SSD and I have installed Win 10 64bit .... So that it would look like Win 7, I installed Classic Shell app. Again thanks

[Lew_Alcindor]

You did the right thing. Windows 10 is just like an upgraded Windows 7. Wala masyadong adjustment say compared to using Windows 8.

[jaggerx3]

Recently bought an Asus laptop Windows 10 ang bagal mag start at mag shut down. I consulted my friend na ComSci graduate. Suggest niya ay downgrade ko daw, which i did not follow. What I do is removed the McCafe and put the power to High performance. Problem solved ang bilis na

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[jaggerx3]

Yup no choice really but to get used to the newest Microsoft hotness. Had Windows 8.x pre-installed in my desktop and repeatedly said no to the free Windows 10 upgrade. About a week later when I woke up, the OS was Windows 10. Not complaining as the 10 interface is much user friendlier than 8, as it turns out.

Agree with that. Mas okay Windows 10 kaysa sa 8

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[jmpet626]

May nakapag try na ba bumili ng Windows 10 pro License Keys sa ebay? Any feedback? Naka bili ako sa isang seller sa Germany for 280 pesos converted na. Galing daw sa volume license kaya legit yung key. No issues naman so far sa Windows update.


OT: Grabe tinaas ng SSD ngayon ah, last time I bought one last Oct 2016 nasa 1.8k lang yung Team LZ na 120gb, now almost 3k na siya. Delayed na naman tuloy SSD upgrade ng laptop ko.

[pmx]

How to Uninstall Windows 1 and Downgrade to Windows 7 or 8.1

[nmyjeff]

It is OK. I have done it with an old computer.

P.S there is a problem wit Windows 10. My computer no longer accept my previous password.

[Jun aka Pekto]

If you have Windows 7 or Windows 8, the free upgrade to Windows 10 is still available from the MS web site. When I switched to SSD drives recently, I reinstalled Windows 8.1 for both desktop PC and laptop. Then, I visited the MS web site to upgrade them to Windows 10.

[jodski]

If you have Windows 7 or Windows 8, the free upgrade to Windows 10 is still available from the MS web site. When I switched to SSD drives recently, I reinstalled Windows 8.1 for both desktop PC and laptop. Then, I visited the MS web site to upgrade them to Windows 10.

Here's a neat tidbit for everyone para maiwasan mo na mag long cut.

Basta yung Windows 10 mo is activated and properly registered nung mag free upgrade ka and need mo mag reformat, pwede ka nang mag install nang Windows 10 derecho kasi may unique identification sila ng hardware mo.

This is one of the reason why yung full installation ISO is available for download for free sa Microsoft site mismo.

Gagawin mo na lang is to create a bootable USB installation media.

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