Questions for DownGrading Win8 to Win7

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by Venomgt, Apr 7, 2013.

  1. Venomgt

    Venomgt MDL Novice

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    #1 Venomgt, Apr 7, 2013
    Hi all i dont know where to put this but here it goes

    i bought a Hp laptop at bestbuy and it has windows 8 on which i dont want and i want to put windows 7 (any verison) on the laptop the problem is that i dont know which ones to download for my laptop. now i was looking at the OEM (however its spelled) thread will that key for HP work on my laptop if i have windows 7 installed and will i have any problems in making it Genuine so i can get updates normally?

    Sorry if these questions have been asked before

    HP Pavilion Laptop
    Product Name g6-2231dx
    Windows 8 (64-bit)
     
  2. cocachris89

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  3. Venomgt

    Venomgt MDL Novice

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    #3 Venomgt, Apr 7, 2013 (OP)
    is there a site i can download the win7 x64 cause i cant download torrents
     
  4. maxb2000

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    #4 maxb2000, Apr 7, 2013
    I sent you a private message containing the links for download Windows 7 SP1 all editions and x64 & x86.
     
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  7. Venomgt

    Venomgt MDL Novice

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    #7 Venomgt, Apr 7, 2013 (OP)
    thx downloading Win7 pro thx

     
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    steven4554 MDL Expert

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    #8 steven4554, Apr 7, 2013
    Yes, should pass all checks and allow you to download any updates:)
     
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  9. Venomgt

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    #9 Venomgt, Apr 7, 2013 (OP)
    thanks to all for the help really appreciate it
     
  10. Venomgt

    Venomgt MDL Novice

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    #10 Venomgt, Apr 7, 2013 (OP)
    one more question sorry about this but my brother might have a Volume License would that work as a Activation key like a normal one for win7 Pro if it isnt used?
     
  11. urie

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    #11 urie, Apr 7, 2013
    If it is a legit key it should be ok but if it is one found on the net it will eventually get blacklisted so it would be useless.