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Downgrading from Windows 8
When I downgrade from windows 8 or try to atleast, it wont even start after I press install now to install because it says I don't have the correct drivers. What do I do?
Thank you,
C
When I downgrade from windows 8 or try to atleast, it wont even start after I press install now to install because it says I don't have the correct drivers. What do I do?
Thank you,
C
Hi there
What won't start.
How did you install W7 - did it install OK.
Even with a lot of drivers missing usually the computer will BOOT with the basic stuff working.
Note also - check to see if your computer has PROTECTED BOOT enabled (In the BIOS) -- if it is DISABLE IT and enable / allow Legacy boot. You don't have to disable UEFI - but remember if booting a UEFI OS then the HDD must be formatted as GPT and not MBR).
Cheers
jimbo
I've disabled protected boot in bios and allowed legacy and booted to windows 7 disc. I then "pressed any key" and it started to go to the install screen. At the screen where it says "install now", I clicked install it acted like it was gonna start installing and then said I didn't have the drivers to install.
Thanks,
C
Hi, Im not sure if you have an HP or not but even if you don't, take a look at this thread windows 8 downgrade to windows 7 missing drivers (network) - HP Support Forum - 2708305.
The only thing different if you don't have the HP is finding the correct drivers for your PC.
You will encounter this error if ;
1. You are installing "Win 7" from a USB flash drive and the USB port is "USB 3.0".
Connecting USB flash drive to a 2.0 port will solve this. Some models may only have 3.0 ports. If that is the case, please use a DVD instead.
2. SATA controller require special drivers.
Some laptops - especially newer Ultrabook models - requires SATA controller driver to be provided during setup.
First try installing by booting from a DVD and if that don't work, please specify the exact model of your laptop with next reply.
The 3.0 USB ports are probably the problem. I have a HP Pavillion Sleekbook that has 2 3.0 USB ports, 1 2.0 USB port BUT, NO DISC DRIVE so, I'm having to use an external disc drive that takes 2 USB ports. I might try the Usb flash drive install on the 2.0 USB port and see if thats it.
Thank you,
C