Windows 7

championdaddy · 8th June 2016, 20:49

Has anybody got a windows 7 discs with key that they are willing to lend me ?

Went to windows 10........but don't like it. Stuff not working.

But it won't let me go back

And according to the tech bods......the files needed to go back and not on my computer like they should be

So I want to re install 7.

Ravinder · 8th June 2016, 21:58

Will have to have a look. No guarantees.

SideValve · 9th June 2016, 11:46

If you upgraded (rather than doing a clean install) you can uninstall Windows 10 and drop back to Windows 7 within 30 days

a. Type Settings in search bar and click it
b. Click Update & Security
c. Click Recovery and then click Get started tab under the category which says Go back to previous OS and follow the instructions

Just out of interest, what doesn't work?

championdaddy · 9th June 2016, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by SideValve

If you upgraded (rather than doing a clean install) you can uninstall Windows 10 and drop back to Windows 7 within 30 days

a. Type Settings in search bar and click it
b. Click Update & Security
c. Click Recovery and then click Get started tab under the category which says Go back to previous OS and follow the instructions

Just out of interest, what doesn't work?

tried that........won't work.

Contacted Windows Techs to see why...........they say that the files that are supposed to be kept.....so you can go back..........are not there. And they don't know why.

They won't put me back either as I have no product key for when I installed windows 7 in the first place and they dont sell it anymore.

Radova32 · 16th June 2016, 09:04

Was Windows 7 already on the machine when you bought it? If so there will be an OEM key in the ROM and possibly on a sticker on the bottom of the machine.

If it is a known manufacturer, you may be able to get an ISO from them of the original installation disks if you don't still have them, then you can re-install without the need for the OEM key.

I had a set of installation disks for HP machines somewhere, though they were 'keyed' to the model range. A lot of manufacturers had hidden partitions with the installation software on them.

The files should be in a Windows.old folder on the root of the C drive, sometimes people delete this but it has also been known that Windows 10 does the installation and not copy the old setup if the disk is low on space.

As an example, out of your hard drive space, Win 10 will take up around 3GB to 4GB for the installation files, then for Windows.old to be created there needs to be enough room for your old Windows folder, program files and user directories, if not, there will be no backup folder created.

championdaddy · 16th June 2016, 11:10

No . It was originally on XP. Then on to 7. And no I don't still have the disc .
And as already said the files that SHOULD be on the computer ......For some reason are not .

davel22 · 16th June 2016, 14:44

same with me got mine changed back to windows 7 by mike the mechanic give him a call 07530932271

championdaddy · 16th June 2016, 15:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by davel22

same with me got mine changed back to windows 7 by mike the mechanic give him a call 07530932271

Cheaply ????

davel22 · 16th June 2016, 18:31

says £40 and that's travelling from Bedford .he did mine ok

Grumpy1 · 19th June 2016, 13:47

Loads of Windows 7 for sale on Amazon. If I knew what I was doing I'd buy one and install it because I think Windows 10 is the pits!

This is just one example -

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/dp/B008O...HNLeutd-M%5EX5

Chad.

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Radova32 Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: May 2016 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Was Windows 7 already on the machine when you bought it? If so there will be an OEM key in the ROM and possibly on a sticker on the bottom of the machine. If it is a known manufacturer, you may be able to get an ISO from them of the original installation disks if you don't still have them, then you can re-install without the need for the OEM key. I had a set of installation disks for HP machines somewhere, though they were 'keyed' to the model range. A lot of manufacturers had hidden partitions with the installation software on them. The files should be in a Windows.old folder on the root of the C drive, sometimes people delete this but it has also been known that Windows 10 does the installation and not copy the old setup if the disk is low on space. As an example, out of your hard drive space, Win 10 will take up around 3GB to 4GB for the installation files, then for Windows.old to be created there needs to be enough room for your old Windows folder, program files and user directories, if not, there will be no backup folder created. __________________ MG TF Rover 75 Club Vauxhall Zafira (Well no one's perfect) Last edited by Radova32; 16th June 2016 at 09:09..

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davel22 Avid contributor rover 75 tourer press car and 1999 saloon Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: luton Posts: 167 Thanks: 16 Thanked 35 Times in 29 Posts	have spoken to him says £40 and that's travelling from Bedford .he did mine ok

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championdaddy This is my second home Mg Zt 190 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The FIRST Garden City....Letchworth. Posts: 6,778 Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 920 Times in 698 Posts	No . It was originally on XP. Then on to 7. And no I don't still have the disc . And as already said the files that SHOULD be on the computer ......For some reason are not .

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davel22 Avid contributor rover 75 tourer press car and 1999 saloon Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: luton Posts: 167 Thanks: 16 Thanked 35 Times in 29 Posts	same with me got mine changed back to windows 7 by mike the mechanic give him a call 07530932271