How do I downgrade back to windows 7 after upgrading to windows 8 Pro

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  1. Posts : 10
    windows 7 home prem 64
       #1

    How do I downgrade back to windows 7 after upgrading to windows 8 Pro


    Hi Guys, as title suggests, I upgraded to windows 8 Pro from windows 7 home premium (just because it was free after redeeming from PB) and Just don't like it. My system is Packard Bell imedia s2870 with i5 2320 3 ghz. Windows 7 came installed on it already so I don't have disk. I do have my old dell vista laptop with all my needed personal files still alive though. Please can someone advise me on how I go about getting back to 7 as I much prefer it to 8.

    Many thanks in advance. Dave.
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  2. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #2

       Information
    We always assume you have made your Recovery Disks using the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Media Creator app the first day you had your new PC.
    & made the Startup Repair CD.
    startup repair disc-create


    Did you make the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disks?


    Manual how to use Acer eRecovery Management here:
    ftp://ftp.support.acer-euro.com/notebook/empowering_technology/NB%20ET2%20user's%20guide/Acer%20eRecovery%20Management%20English.pdf

    Have you tried pressing <Alt+F10> at boot up, to goto the Acer eRecovery Management.
    Acer Support: Frequently Asked Questions list for How to use Acer eRecovery

    How do I downgrade back to windows 7 after upgrading to windows 8 Pro-acer001.png
    You can Order Acer recovery disks from here:
    https://secure.tx.acer.com/RCDB/Main.aspx?brand=acer


    Check & see if Acer eRecovery Management is still install.
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  3. Posts : 10
    windows 7 home prem 64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    theog said:
       Information
    We always assume you have made your Recovery Disks using the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Media Creator app the first day you had your new PC.

    & made the Startup Repair CD.
    startup repair disc-create


    Did you make the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disks?


    Manual how to use Acer eRecovery Management here:
    ftp://ftp.support.acer-euro.com/note...%20English.pdf

    Have you tried pressing <Alt+F10> at boot up, to goto the Acer eRecovery Management.
    Acer Support: Frequently Asked Questions list for How to use Acer eRecovery

    How do I downgrade back to windows 7 after upgrading to windows 8 Pro-acer001.png
    You can Order Acer recovery disks from here:
    https://secure.tx.acer.com/RCDB/Main.aspx?brand=acer


    Check & see if Acer eRecovery Management is still install.

    No I did not make discs..... I now realise just how bull at gate I have been with this all. My system is not acer though it is Packard Bell..... ahhh just looked at label on side of machine and saw the acer name.

    Is this the only way to revert to 7?

    Thanks Dave
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  4. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #4

    You can download a Windows 7 ISO from mydigitallife.info, burn it to a disc, install, and activate with your Windows 7 product key.

    Do you have that 25 character product key??

    You also may be able to restore via a recovery partition on your hard drive, but that was likely deleted or rendered unusable by the Win 8 install.

    "Bull at gate" must be Brit slang for something. Never heard it. Meaning foolish? Stubborn? Careless?
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  5. Posts : 10
    windows 7 home prem 64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    ignatzatsonic said:
    You can download a Windows 7 ISO from mydigitallife.info, burn it to a disc, install, and activate with your Windows 7 product key.

    Do you have that 25 character product key??

    You also may be able to restore via a recovery partition on your hard drive, but that was likely deleted or rendered unusable by the Win 8 install.

    "Bull at gate" must be Brit slang for something. Never heard it. Meaning foolish? Stubborn? Careless?

    Yes I have the key, its on the windows sticker on the side of machine right? How do I get into recovery partition?
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  6. Posts : 10
    windows 7 home prem 64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    ignatzatsonic said:

    "Bull at gate" must be Brit slang for something. Never heard it. Meaning foolish? Stubborn? Careless?

    Yes all of the above
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  7. Posts : 12,012
    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
       #7

    Is your key in this format:

    xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx

    Total of 25 numbers and letters. The sticker should mention a version of Windows as well.

    I'm not sure how to get into recovery partition on your particular PC, but the fact is you may no longer have such a partition.

    Consult your manual for how to get at it.

    Or post a picture of your Windows Disk Management so we can see if you still have such a partition.
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  8. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #8

    If it's an Acer, this is the procedure: ACER PC Restore to factory settings
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  9. Posts : 10
    windows 7 home prem 64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    ignatzatsonic said:
    Is your key in this format:

    xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxxxx

    Total of 25 numbers and letters. The sticker should mention a version of Windows as well.

    I'm not sure how to get into recovery partition on your particular PC, but the fact is you may no longer have such a partition.

    Consult your manual for how to get at it.

    Or post a picture of your Windows Disk Management so we can see if you still have such a partition.
    Yep, got that key.

    Believe it or not....... no manual.
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  10. Posts : 10
    windows 7 home prem 64
    Thread Starter
       #10

    whs said:
    If it's an Acer, this is the procedure: ACER PC Restore to factory settings
    Its Packard bell but they look to be part of the acer group
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