Sentinel 2015 年 6 月 28 日 下午 7:15
Downgrade to Windows 7?
Can I downgrade to Windows 7 from Windows 8? I tried it and it gave me an error.
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chiefputsilao✖️ping 2015 年 6 月 28 日 下午 7:19 
if what you mean by downgrade is installing windows 7 from windows 8, then no.
you need a recovery disk for this (made from windows 7 before windows was installed).

if what you mean by downgrade is installing windows 7 thru a usb/dvd installer and deleting the partition in which windows 8 is installed, then yes.
this method deletes windows 8, no data are saved, and the user must backup all important files and folders before doing this.
CrazyDave 2015 年 6 月 28 日 下午 7:19 
No, you can add anther hdd and install windows on that.
Ghost Ryder 2015 年 6 月 28 日 下午 7:26 
Or you can make a dual boot and have both.
Maximum Game 2015 年 6 月 28 日 下午 8:02 
Why upgrade to Windows 10 for free? Windows 10 comes out next month on 7-29-2015. Microsoft is offering a free upgrade if you own a genuine copy of Windows 8 or 7. They're only doing it for a limited time.

Windows 10 FAQ: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-faq
Bad 💀 Motha 2015 年 6 月 28 日 下午 8:17 
You can't ~ u have to format + clean install Win7 if u want that.
Otherwise put Win7 on another drive.

Win10 is completely free, just get that. Best of Win7 + 8.1 + DX12
Sync to any devices (even iOS and Android)
Run iOS/Android apps in Win10. Stream and Control XboxOne from your Win10 PC.
The list goes on. DX12 will be a requirement come 2016.
最后由 Bad 💀 Motha 编辑于; 2015 年 6 月 28 日 下午 8:18
[drunk] 2021 Giant Stance 2015 年 6 月 28 日 下午 8:18 
Backup your data, install windows fresh.
Sentinel 2015 年 6 月 28 日 下午 8:34 
To get windows 10, do I have to update my laptop to win 8.1?
Maximum Game 2015 年 6 月 28 日 下午 8:47 
Yes. To quote Microsoft: "The only requirements are that a) your device is compatible, and b) you’re running genuine Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows 8.1 (Update).

Windows 10 is designed to run on Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 PCs. That means your device is likely compatible and will run Windows 10."

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-specifications
Bad 💀 Motha 2015 年 6 月 28 日 下午 9:17 
引用自 Terminal Lance
To get windows 10, do I have to update my laptop to win 8.1?

NO

This was recently changed; everyone can get Win10 completely for free.

That is detailed here:
http://steamcommunity.com/id/badmotha/status/1435547724
Sentinel 2015 年 6 月 29 日 上午 9:34 
My laptop has a Sata II slot and I have another hard drive but it is a NAS WD RED HD. Can I use that with my laptop, if so, how?
Maximum Game 2015 年 6 月 29 日 上午 9:51 
引用自 Bad-Motha
This was recently changed; everyone can get Win10 completely for free.

That is detailed here:
http://steamcommunity.com/id/badmotha/status/1435547724

Can you prove that conclusively? A direct link to Microsoft's official website where Microsoft says that "everyone can get Windows 10 completely for free" will do.
最后由 Maximum Game 编辑于; 2015 年 6 月 29 日 上午 10:26
Maximum Game 2015 年 6 月 29 日 上午 10:19 
That's certainly not an official Microsoft website and it certainly does not say that absolutely everyone can get any Windows 10 version for free, no matter what.

Let's look at what Microsoft actually says about it, with links to prove it from their official website.

Microsoft says:
"Do you want to continue as a Windows Insider and keep getting preview builds after 7/29?
Or do you want to upgrade your Genuine Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 system that has been getting Windows 10 Insider Preview builds to the 7/29 release and stop being an Insider?"

"It’s important to note that only people running Genuine Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 can upgrade to Windows 10 as part of the free upgrade offer.*"

So, Windows 10 is only "free" to beta testers of Windows 10 and end-users who own a genuine copy of Windows 7 or Windows 8.1

Microsoft also says:
"If you are running the Enterprise edition of the Windows 10 Insider Preview, to upgrade to the final release of Windows 10 Enterprise you will need to download and activate it from Volume Licensing Service Center. As a reminder, the Enterprise edition of the Windows 10 Insider Preview is not eligible for the free upgrade offer and can be upgraded to the final release of Windows 10 through an active Software Assurance agreement."

http://blogs.windows.com/bloggingwindows/2015/06/19/upcoming-changes-to-windows-10-insider-preview-builds/

This proves that Windows 10 Enterprise is not "free" for businesses. Therefore, Windows 10 is not "free to everyone."

Microsoft also says:
"The easiest way to get Windows 10 is to upgrade for free.1 [see the 1 footnote] We explain how to take advantage of this limited time offer above.

You may also purchase a copy of Windows 10 if you decide not to upgrade, or if you need to purchase a copy for other reasons like installing on a PC you built yourself.

The retail prices for Windows 10 are the same as Windows 8.1. Windows 10 Home is $119.99. Windows 10 Pro is $199.99. And Windows 10 Pro Pack, which enables you to upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Windows 10 Pro, is $99.99. All these are available in stores or online."

1 footnote: "To take advantage of this free offer, you must upgrade to Windows 10 within one year of availability. Once you upgrade, you have Windows 10 for free on that device.
Windows Offer Details: Windows 10 Upgrade Offer is valid for qualified Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 devices, including devices you already own."
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-10-faq

It's interesting to note that there are prices for Windows 10 Home, Pro, and Enterprise. Why would there be prices if Microsoft plans to give Windows 10 away for free to "everyone?"

If you can offer conclusive proof that all versions of Windows 10 are free to absolutely everyone, no matter what, then post the link and make sure it's a Microsoft.com or Windows.com link.

If you actually time the time to do some careful reading, you'll see that the claim that "Windows 10 is free to everyone" is clearly false. Read every word carefully on the official Microsoft webpages, using the links I provided.
最后由 Maximum Game 编辑于; 2015 年 6 月 29 日 上午 10:47
rotNdude 2015 年 6 月 29 日 上午 10:53 
引用自 Maximum Game
That's certainly not an official Microsoft website and it certainly does not say that absolutely everyone can get any Windows 10 version for free, no matter what.

That link I posted was intended to disprove that anybody can get Windows 10 for free. That is simply not the case. Just because my post came after yours wasn't directed at your post.
Maximum Game 2015 年 6 月 29 日 上午 10:58 
I thought that it was directed at my post because it came right after my post and did not include a quote. I misunderstood your intentions because I had asked for a link in my post. Thanks for clearing up the confusion.
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