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Windows 7 Pro on ASUS F555LA-AS51?
I recently bought this laptop: Amazon.com : ASUS F555LA-AS51 Core i5 15.6-Inch Laptop : Computers & Accessories (1366×768 60Hz display, i5-5200U/HD 5500, 8GB DDR3, 1TB HDD... and Windows 8.1)
So, I plan to remove the HDD when I get the laptop (it's in the mail) before even powering it on for the first time and save it for possible warranty needs, backup use later on, or similar. Then, pick up a 1TB Samsung 850 EVO SSD and a copy of Windows 7 Pro 64 bit SP1 to install in it.
Drivers are likely going to be somewhat of an issue since ASUS likely only offers some of them with Windows 8/8.1 compatibility, but I think I can get around this by doing more hunting for them from the component manufacturers, or elsewhere, from what I've seen. (If any of you have had similar needs and can offer some pointers, feel free to share them.)
The question is though, since I don't plan on hopefully ever needing to use the license copy of Windows 8.1 that comes with the laptop: Is there any way I can get a full or partial refund from Microsoft for it, or possibly a "downgrade" discount from them for a copy of Windows 7 Pro?
Seriously, I'm not fond of Windows 8/8.1 and in particular I don't want to support (fund) its trend in OS GUI design, but needed to get a decent laptop to use none the less.
Last edited by Wrend; 01 Mar 2015 at 14:04.