Solved Problem with downgrade from windows 8 to windows 7

[Martein Redmast]

Hey guys I need help here.

I recently buy a Acer Aspire V5 with Windows 8 Preinstalled.

I had a problem where my installation windows 7 get stuck in starting windows. I have follow all the instruction from

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...e-firmware-interface-install-windows-7-a.html

UEFI Bootable USB Flash Drive - Create in Windows

 

[genet]

You need to install Windows 7 in Legacy BIOS Boot Mode.

Step One:

How to create Legacy BIOS Boot Mode compatible Windows 7 32/64-bit USB flash drive.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/31541-windows-7-usb-dvd-download-tool.html

Step Two:

http://www.sevenforums.com/installa...ion-stuck-starting-windows-4.html#post2762952

Acer Aspire V5-571P

Step 1) Insert the Windows 7 SP1 x64 DVD now.

Step 2) Press F2 repetitively once your computer starts. You will now see your BIOS settings. Navigate to the [Boot] Tab, which should be the second to the last.

Step 3) Change the Boot Mode to 'Legacy BIOS' and disable secure boot. After you have done this, move over to your [Main] Tab. Go down to 'F12 Boot Menu' and Enable it. This will allow you to select which device to boot from. Go to the [Exit] Tab on the BIOS and press 'Save Changes'

Step 4) Your computer will now restart now. Press F12 when the Acer logo appears. Once the boot menu is seen, select the DVD Drive. If you missed F12, you will still see 'Press any key to boot to CD/DVD'

Step 5) Wait for Windows 7 setup to load. Once Windows gets to whether you should do an upgrade or a Clean Install, press Clean Install. Once you are here, you should see a list of all the partitions on your Computer.

Here is info about UEFI Boot Mode (installing using the GPT partition style) and Legacy BIOS Boot Mode (installing using the MBR partition style). -> link

 

[Martein Redmast]

You need to install Windows 7 in Legacy BIOS Mode

Is that another alternative that me can downgrade in UEFI mode? Btw thanks

 

[genet]

Some of the Windows 8/8.1 OEM computers you will not be able to install Windows 7 in UEFI boot mode, so then you need to install Windows 7 in Legacy BIOS boot mode.

 

[Martein Redmast]

Some of the Windows 8/8.1 OEM computers you will not be able to install Windows 7 in UEFI boot mode, so you need to install Windows 7 in Legacy BIOS boot mode.

Thanks for the info. I have done install windows 7 in legacy mode. Is that me need need to update all the driver back?

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi and welcome to SevenForums,
You should in the boot menu see OS Type and switch to Other OS instead of uefi

Secure boot should also have another listing/ Boot CSM
Boot device control should be uefi and Legacy OPROM not just uefi