Go back to Win 7
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This is an indirect answer; make an image of your Windows 7 system on separate media, then install Windows 8, if you don't like the new OS restore the image.
HTH
My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom Built
- OS
- Windows 7 Professional x64
- CPU
- Intel i5 quad processor
- Motherboard
- DP67BG
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- Radeon HD 5770
- Sound Card
- Realtek High Definition Audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung SyncMaster
- Screen Resolution
- 1920X1080
- Hard Drives
- WD 2TB (SATA Internal)
WD 1TB (USB External)
- PSU
- Corsair GS800
- Case
- Tower (Generic)
- Cooling
- 3 Internal Fans
- Keyboard
- MS Wireless
- Mouse
- MS Optical Wired
- Internet Speed
- 54 mbps
- Antivirus
- Emsisoft
- Browser
- IE-Version 9, Palemoon-Version 24.2.0
Not knowing what kind of machine you have (System Spec.'s PLEASE) makes it harder to answer questions. I agree with Sir George though. If nothing else, worst case you may have to go to your factory partition install whichever O.S. you started with ,THEN use the upgrade disk. Long process (been there) but it works
My Computer
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- MSI GE72VR Apache Pro-416
- OS
- Windows 10x64 Build 1709
- CPU
- Intel i7 7700HQ Kaby Lake
- Motherboard
- Micro-Star Intl. MS-179B (U3C1)
- Memory
- 16 GB DDR4 @2400
- Graphics Card(s)
- Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080 120Hz
- Hard Drives
- 256 GB Nvme M.2 SSD
1TB HDD@7200
- Cooling
- Cooler Blast 4
- Keyboard
- Steel Series
- Antivirus
- Bit Defender Free
- Browser
- Edge
What I did (for several pc's), downloaded the $40 pro upgrade, got the activation code(s), made usb installation stick, then installed w8 to some spare blank & formatted hd's I had laying around.
Thus not touching any of the original w7 installations & keys, got several non-oem w8 pros at the low price, for testing out and evaluating some potential future swap from w7. & installed Classic Shell immediately, 'metro' now relegated to just a detail that may prove useful or not.
btw, $40 pro upgrade also works with w8 preview installation as basis.
General impression (after using all the w8 previews + the last version), nice os, fast & stable, compatible with everything I've thrown at it, but I see no need to rush to it, my w7's are just as good for daily use (& metroless!). Oh yeah, there's one big w8 improvement ...the UP arrow in explorer is back!!
Thus not touching any of the original w7 installations & keys, got several non-oem w8 pros at the low price, for testing out and evaluating some potential future swap from w7. & installed Classic Shell immediately, 'metro' now relegated to just a detail that may prove useful or not.
btw, $40 pro upgrade also works with w8 preview installation as basis.
General impression (after using all the w8 previews + the last version), nice os, fast & stable, compatible with everything I've thrown at it, but I see no need to rush to it, my w7's are just as good for daily use (& metroless!). Oh yeah, there's one big w8 improvement ...the UP arrow in explorer is back!!
My Computer
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Dell \ Lenovo\ HP \ Toshiba
- OS
- W7, W8.1
- Antivirus
- MSE, Malwarebytes
- Browser
- FF
Yes you can. Use this tutorial to get the best install. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31402-clean-install-upgrade-windows-7-version.html
My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom Build
- OS
- Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1
- CPU
- Intel Core i3-2120 3.30Ghz
- Motherboard
- Asus P8Z68-V LX Intel Z68 Socket H2 ATX
- Memory
- Kingston 4 GB DDR3 1333 mhz
- Graphics Card(s)
- AMD Radeon HD6670
- Sound Card
- Sound Blaster Audigy SE 24-Bit
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Asus VE228
- Screen Resolution
- 1440 X 900
- Hard Drives
- OCZ Vertex 3 120 GB Sata 3 SSD ==
Kingston SH103/S3 120 G Hyper X 120 GB SSD ==
Western Digital 500 GB Caviar Green 7200 RPM ==
- PSU
- Corsair CX600M == 600 Watt
- Case
- NZXT Apollo - Silver with Clear Side Panel
- Cooling
- Three 120 mm Fans
- Keyboard
- Microsoft Natural 4000
- Mouse
- Microsoft Custom Optical 3000
- Internet Speed
- AT&T Fiber Optic Wireless Network
- Antivirus
- Microsoft Security Essentials
- Browser
- Chrome
- Other Info
- 120 mm Blue LED Fan -- Three Blue LED Lazer Light Sticks