Question: Can I install Windows 7 on my Windows 10 Home PC?

SIW2 said:
Skip entering the product key during installation. Tick where it says "skip".

You might need to add some drivers to the installation media first for that machine.

You could use this which has the most likely drivers needed for installation for most things.
Update your Win 7 installation media

In addition, find out what your network cards is so hopefully can find win7 drivers for that which can be included
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Okay awesome. So, will it work with my pc to download the iso file and install it since i have windows 10? And should i backup my files before installing?
 

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I would Create a separate partition and install win7 onto that.

Because you are a beginner probably easier for you to install it onto a separate hd

Might be wise to detach other hds while you do it
 

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SIW2 said:
I would Create a separate partition and install win7 onto that.

Because you are a beginner probably easier for you to install it onto a separate hd

Might be wise to detach other hds while you do it
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How shall I go about doing that? Also I have 2 TB on my C Drive, so I hope that's enough.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 10 Homei5-7400 CPU @3.00 HZ, 3000Mhz8.00 GBRadeon(TM) RX 460
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell - Alienware Aurora R6
OS
Windows 10 Home
CPU
i5-7400 CPU @3.00 HZ, 3000Mhz
Motherboard
Alienware 07HV66 A00
Memory
8.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Radeon(TM) RX 460
Antivirus
None
Browser
Google Chrome or FireFox
look it up. I can't go through every minute detail, life is too short.
 

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System One System Two

  • At a glance

    7 X64i5 84002x8gb 3200mhz
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    OS
    7 X64
    CPU
    i5 8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x8gb 3200mhz
    Hard Drives
    various
    PSU
    pure power 11 400w cm
    Case
    Coolermaster
    Cooling
    cryorig m9i

  • At a glance

    7x64g54008gb ddr4 2400
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
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    7x64
    CPU
    g5400
    Motherboard
    ga b365m ds3h
    Memory
    8gb ddr4 2400
    PSU
    xfx pro 450w
arcticfox345 said:
How shall I go about doing that? Also I have 2 TB on my C Drive, so I hope that's enough.
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I would also get a separate drive (probably USB) large enough to do a full backup of your current drive, using a tool like Macrium Reflect. You could use the free version

That way if (when) something goes horribly wrong and your system will no longer boot you will have an out to restore back to your current system setup.

If you don't have a backup you are just asking for a boatload of trouble.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP116GB
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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Lenovo T530
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
Memory
16GB
Hard Drives
1TB SSD
Instead of playing with your current drive that has Win 10 buy a small SSD (~US$25) , detach all other drives and then install win 7 on it.
BX500

Read my post #10
 
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    Windows 7 HP 64i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000IG - Intel 530
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    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    custom build
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    Windows 7 HP 64
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    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz
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    GA-Z170-HD3P
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    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
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    IG - Intel 530
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    Samsung 226BW
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    1680x1050
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    (1) -1 SM951 – 128GB M.2 AHCI PCIe SSD drive for Windows 7 and Lubuntu
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    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
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    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
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    500Mb/s
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    TinyWall firewall

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    Windows 7 Proi7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz(4+4)G DDR3 1600IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
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    Asus Q550LF
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    Windows 7 Pro
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    i7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz
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    Asus Q550LF
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    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
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    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
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    Realtek
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    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs +
    1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
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