downgrading from windows 7?

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    windows 7 ultimate x86
       #1

    downgrading from windows 7?


    yeah i upgraded to windows 7 last week but i cant play a few games of mine now because the driver updates for my computer is for only vista operating systems...

    since i have to go back down to windows vista home premium i had a question,
    how can i ERASE my entire C drive completely and start fresh with a new windows vista installation disk?
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  2. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #2

    If that is the full retail DVD
    Just boot from the DVD and you will get the option for a clean install, with format.
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  3. Posts : 1,927
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit SP1
       #3

    What drivers are you having trouble with? Most have Windows 7 versions on their websites.
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  4. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
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    Hello max3445, welcome to Seven Forums!



    Have a look at this tutorial at the link below to see if you can get the Vista drivers installed for Windows 7 using compatibility mode and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.


    How to Run a Program in Compatibility Mode in Windows 7
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  5. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #5

    If the drivers are the only reason, install in compatibilty mode.
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  6. Posts : 3
    windows 7 ultimate x86
    Thread Starter
       #6

    thanks guys, ill try and see if it will work richc46 method,
    here are the drivers i need to install for vista home premium
    Sony eSupport - VGN-AR830E - Software Updates & Drivers
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    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
       #7

    When you get the choice of type of install. It says something like advanced click on that.
    Section 6, here
    Clean Install Windows 7
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  8. Posts : 1,939
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit Steve Ballmer Signature Edition
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    Why in the world would you want to downgrade to hasta la veesta????
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  9. Posts : 7,466
    Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit sp1
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    Darryl Licht said:
    Why in the world would you want to downgrade to hasta la veesta????

    i gave my two copies of vista to my dad the upgrade and the full im very satisfied with 7
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  10.    #10

    What about the drivers given by the Win7 installer, and quickly updated via optional Windows Updates?

    Were these changed out before they were given a chance to check performance?

    It is not necessary to change out the drivers given by the Win7 installer or update by optional Windows Updates until you have a performance problem with them.

    If you have missing drivers then post back the device and we will help you find them.
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