Installing Windows 7 on non-compatible hardware

Min4ove4e

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Hello. I heard that if i want to install Windows 7 on my laptop, which has driver only for Windows 10, according to manufacturer's information, i need to insert hardware-compatile drivers into Windows 7, so Windows 7 can become compatible with the hardware of my laptop.

Here is the hardware of my laptop:

Processor:
Name: AMD A4 (AMD A4-9120e)
Code Name: Stoney Ridge
Package: Socket FT4
Specification: AMD A409120e RADEON R3, 4 COMPUTE CORES 2C+2G
Instructions: MMX(+), SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A, X86-64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, AVX2, XOP, FMA3, FMA4

Motherboard:

Manufacturer: SR
Model: Rose_SR V1.09
Chipset: AMD K15 IMC

BIOS:

Brand: Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
Version: V1.09 - AMD AGESA StoneyPI V1.3.0.G

Graphics:

AMD Radeon R3 Graphics

So, can someone tell me where in Windows 7 do i have to put the drivers, so the OS can become compatible with y hardware?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 10
  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
What is the brand name and model name and model number and serial/service tag number of your laptop?
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell OptiPlex 9020
OS
Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-4790 3.60 GHz
Memory
32 GB DDR3-1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600
Monitor(s) Displays
Viewsonic 32" LCD
Hard Drives
Kingston SATA 3 240 GB SSD
Internet Speed
Spectrum Internet 1000 Mbps
The laptop is Acer Aspire A315-22

What is the exact SNID number on yours?
Product Support | Acer Indonesia

What country was it purchased in?

According to the default support site for the A315-22, it came with Windows 10 64-bit.

It has no downloadable driver files for Windows 7, but that doesn't mean it can't run Windows 7.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell OptiPlex 9020
OS
Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i7-4790 3.60 GHz
Memory
32 GB DDR3-1600 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600
Monitor(s) Displays
Viewsonic 32" LCD
Hard Drives
Kingston SATA 3 240 GB SSD
Internet Speed
Spectrum Internet 1000 Mbps
It has no downloadable driver files for Windows 7, but that doesn't mean it can't run Windows 7.

only if the OP disables the "secure boot" option in UEFI setup (if Acer provided that option to either turn on or off secure boot)
otherwise, secure boot prevents loading Win7
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 620
OS
Windows 7 SP1 Home Premium 64bit [x64]
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2310 CPU @ 2.90GHz
Memory
6 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics 2000
Sound Card
Conexant CX20641 HD Audio
Hard Drives
Western Digital 1TB (1024GB) WD10EALX-759BA1
Internet Speed
Spectrum Cable Internet up to 100Mbps
What is the exact SNID number on yours?
Product Support | Acer Indonesia

What country was it purchased in?

According to the default support site for the A315-22, it came with Windows 10 64-bit.

It has no downloadable driver files for Windows 7, but that doesn't mean it can't run Windows 7.

What is SNID number?

I purchased in Bulgaria.

Yes, it came with Windows 10 Pro (64bit)

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only if the OP disables the "secure boot" option in UEFI setup (if Acer provided that option to either turn on or off secure boot)
otherwise, secure boot prevents loading Win7

Yes, it has the Secure Boot option available. And, yes, the option is disabled by me.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 10
  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Installing Windows 7 on a modern laptop will be harder than a modern desktop but I suppose you can try installing windows 7 through a USB 2.0 port and using the UEFI Seven method
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    ASUS
    OS
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
    CPU
    i5 9400F
    Motherboard
    ASUS Prime Z390-P
    Memory
    16GB DDR4 4X4GB 3200MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell Ultrasharp 2007WFPb
    Screen Resolution
    1600x1200
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 870 evo
    PSU
    EVGA Supernova 1000 GT
    Case
    Viper GX ATX
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15
    Keyboard
    Frutiger Aero
    Mouse
    HP M-UAE96
    Internet Speed
    900 MBPS download l 880 MBPS upload
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Security Essentials
    Browser
    Supermium
  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
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