Remove Win-11, new install win-7 PRO

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I want to reinstall Win-7 (PRO) 64-bit onto an original Win-7 machine.
The original primary disc (C:\) was an SSD with Win-7 PRO.
The original SSD failed ... or the original Win-7 OS corrupted . . . ??
A local shop installed a new SSD with Win-11 as the OS. . . . . DISASTER :eek:

I have purchased (and downloaded) a genuine ISO (file) including licence key from Keysfan.

The target machine was/is a custom build for Win-7 about 4 years ago.

I am 77 ... living on borrowed time (5 years in 2008) and now vision impaired.
Win-11 all white UI is a disaster for me . . .
I am using a Lenovo laptop with a 23inch monitor to get the help I need

How do I install Win-7 (ISO) ?
Do I need a new SSD primary drive OR can I overwrite the Win-11 SSD ?
I don't know if the shop-genius has tweaked the BIOS to install Win-11
I do not want dual boot !​
I have a 2016 Mini Tools Bootable disc (64bit) . . . if I need it.​
My brain cells have taken a beating since 2008 and again in 2019 ... so I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer
A step by step how-to would be appreciated​
Thank you I would appreciate any help :-)
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba, Lenovo (laptops) + 4 rigs
OS
XP Pro (x86) | 7 HP (x86) & (x64) | 7 Pro (x64)
Win-11 all white UI is a disaster for me . . .

Have you tried dark mode?

To enable Windows 11 dark mode, open Windows 11 Settings > Personalization > Colors and choose the “Dark” option.

If that does not suit you, then you can install windows 7


can I overwrite the Win-11 SSD

yes

what is the model number and name of the motherboard ?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • 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
  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    OS
    7x64
    CPU
    g5400
    Motherboard
    ga b365m ds3h
    Memory
    8gb ddr4 2400
    PSU
    xfx pro 450w
Thank you for your help
CPUz report attached
 

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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba, Lenovo (laptops) + 4 rigs
OS
XP Pro (x86) | 7 HP (x86) & (x64) | 7 Pro (x64)
What kind of media (DVD or USB) is your Win 7 installation drive?

You have a Intel Core i5 3470 Ivy Bridge CPU and a GA-B75M-D2V MB.
It's a 2012 computer. At that time Win 7 was the current Windows so your computer is perfect for Win 7.
Boot from a Win 7 installation drive, go to install, delete all partitions on the drive till you have one and only one unallocated space and then proceed.
Make sure you install same version (Home, HP, Pro or ultimate) of the license key you have.

For the updates use Single file with all updates - Simplix
 
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My Computers

System One System Two

  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    custom build
    OS
    Windows 7 HP 64
    CPU
    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz
    Motherboard
    GA-Z170-HD3P
    Memory
    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG - Intel 530
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 226BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    (1) -1 SM951 – 128GB M.2 AHCI PCIe SSD drive for Windows 7 and Lubuntu
    (2) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for Data
    (3) -1 WD SATA 3 - 1T for backup
    PSU
    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
    Keyboard
    Old and good Chicony mechanical keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
    Internet Speed
    500Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
  • Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Asus Q550LF
    OS
    Windows 7 Pro
    CPU
    i7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    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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