Windows 8 to Windows 7

[aerokk]

So, I downloaded an ISO file onto a DVD rom and I was able to successfully get my pre-installed windows 8 Hp desktop to downgrade to a clean Windows 7 Home Premium by using the DVD rom. Now the only question is if I am able to use a Windows 7 Home Premium Product Key on my Hp laptop for this desktop cause I don't have a product key other than that. If not, is it possible to buy a Windows 7 Home Premium UPGRADE version instead of the full?? (it's pricey ) Another question, or is it possible if I just use one of my friends product key that has exactly the same specs of my computer? If none of these are possible I'm going to have to buy a full version :shock: THANKS!

 

[alphanumeric]

If the Windows 7 on the HP laptop is a preinstalled OEM version, no you can't use that product code. It's tied to that PC by the EULA. Also, even if it was a Retail version you can't use the same product code on two PC's at the same time. You could transfer it from one PC to another but its only licensed to be used on one PC at a time. And no you can't use your buddies keys, not unless they are new and have never been used before. Go out and buy a legitimate legal copy.

 

[theog]

You may like to get a DVD & license key from a good source like:
Windows Download and Shop - Microsoft Windows
That way you will have a DVDx64 with uEFI support.

 

[aerokk]

Product key

Would this product key work?

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=140941308879&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=03692335979

 

[Layback Bear]

I would suggest not buying from ebay. People have nothing but problems with ebay keys.

Do as theog suggested in post #3.

 

[aerokk]

That ebay product seems pretty legit. The feedbacks and price make it very tempting..

 

[sdowney717]

If it does not work as it should, then open a case. Ebay will refund your money.

 

[Layback Bear]

Beware of prices to good to be true. If you want to roll the dice go for it. It's your money and your computer.

 

[Pauly]

Problem is keys on ebay will often work initially and then get blacklisted at a later date when it is to late to get a refund as we have seen multiple times lately with people selling on MSDN keys

 

[Layback Bear]

Very true Pauly. If aerokk doesn't want to follow are suggestion; well we know what will probably happen.

 

[Indianatone]

You cannot use a copy of Windows 7 sold for use with a refurbished PC with a new machine. You would be breaking the EULA.

 

[gregrocker]

It looks pretty dodgy to me.

If I were you I'd save my money and convert Win8 to a slightly faster Win7 using Windows 7 Start Menu for Windows 8 which toggles off the Metro start screen and grafts on the exact same Win7 start menu, and 8GadgetPack - Gadgets for Windows 8.

These changes make 8 almost identical to Win7 but a little faster with some explorer improvements. You'll only need to go into Control Panel>Default Programs to replace the CrApps with your chosen Reader, WMP, Windows Photo Viewer, etc. If the crApps interfere further, toggle back on metro and uninstall them all.

If you don't have access to a Win7 disk to insert for the 7 Start menu graft then take a look at the popular alternatives http://www.classicshell.net/ or http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/

 

[theog]

Would this product key work?

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=140941308879&index=0&nav=SEARCH&nid=03692335979

The disc & COA are for refurbished PC, not for resale without a refurbished PC.

 

[Faladu]

I would buy an OEM copy from newegg and skip the ebay nonsense.

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - Newegg.com

That will be a full copy to install on one system.

7 has a perfect 5 egg rating there, and all the copies of 8 are 3 or 2 eggs, muhaha enthusiasts really hate 8.

I don't hate it, it's just not much of an upgrade, unless you have a tablet, and M$ should have known not to force a new desktop on the masses after all these years.

I can just imagine the horror at companies the day after the 8 migration.