Can I downgrade from Win7 to Vista or XP?

baccusboy said:

I've been having lots of problems for the last few months with Win 7 64-bit. All hardware is compatible. Worked fine for a few months, then started having freezing issues. I've troubleshot every part inside, accessory, driver, software program, etc., that I can think of, and I'm just tired of dealing with it.

I heard that it's possible to somehow downgrade? What is the process for this? The kicker is that my copy of Win7 64-pro was purchased from Digital River through Microsoft when Win7 was first released. It's called an "upgrade" but will install as a full OS.

Another question... if I just go with a different mainboard, is that possible with the copy of Win7 I have? I'm thinking about just trying to upgrade to a Gigabyte mainboard instead of this Asrock p55m board I have. Suggestions?

Thanks

Basically, you will need to buy the OS you want to install.

If you bought that computer prebuilt, changing the motherboard will void it.
If you bought W7 and installed it, then you can downgrade, but I believe they discontinued that (I could be wrong).

~Lordbob

Going to Win 7 32bit would be the sensible starting point.
And do a clean install.

Of course you can, Like bob mention, you just need to buy New OS unless you already have XP/Vista in your hand and just wait to install it.

Say why don't you try Seven 32? . :) Im just saying

DeaconFrost said:

Given the info in your first post, I'd be very surprised if the OS is the problem.

I would agree, but he asked about downgrading.

~Lordbob