Going Back To Windows 7

[Grimers]

Hi everyone,

I posted a while back in this thread asking about a problem with regards to Google Chrome on Windows 7. I went back to Windows 10, but really like Windows 7. Is there really any problem in me downgrading to Windows 7 from Windows 10?

Thanks,

William

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Did you use the FREE upgrade?

 

[Herc08]

If you can find a valid ISO, then yes. I know Digital River has some ISOs you can use. But why would want to go back to Windows 7? Is there something that is missing?

 

[Grimers]

Yes, because I already have a Windows 7 key. Windows 7 is IMO a lot more stable and solid than Windows 10.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

If you took the FREE upgrade from 7 , there is a chance your 7 key is no longer valid.

 

[Herc08]

Yes, because I already have a Windows 7 key. Windows 7 is a lot more IMO stable and more solid than Windows 10.

There is a rollback feature in Settings portion of the Windows 10. If you still can find it, you can click on Advanced Restart, and you will get a blue screened menu to rollback.

On a side note, not sure how Windows 10 is not stable for you. I use it on 5 of my computers, and it is as stabled as it can be. Not to mention, it has a bit more features than 7. And find my self using them daily.

 

[Grimers]

I last rolled back just a few months ago and the key worked fine then, so not sure why it wouldn't now. It's been too long since I upgraded to roll back that way, so I'd have to clean reinstall. I didn't mean unstable in that way, but I've always preferred the way a Windows OS was designed before Windows 8. Please can you list these "features"? Yes, there's Cortana, but I've disabled that. LOL.

 

[JamesSneed]

Yes, because I already have a Windows 7 key. Windows 7 is IMO a lot more stable and solid than Windows 10.

I have not had any stability issues on Windows 10. You may look into what inst stable on Windows 10 first, event viewer, reading dumps if its crashing as it could just be a simple driver issue. I do run classic shell as I like working more Windows 7 style than 10 you might give that a try before you downgrade.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/3-ways-to-downgrade-windows-10/
Good tips in here to get back to 7.

 

[ahnilated]

I last rolled back just a few months ago and the key worked fine then, so not sure why it wouldn't now. It's been too long since I upgraded to roll back that way, so I'd have to clean reinstall. I didn't mean unstable in that way, but I've always preferred the way a Windows OS was designed before Windows 8.

You are not the only one. There is a very large portion of the market that doesn't like anything windows 8 or later.

 

[Herc08]

Well if the design of 7 is for you, then be my guest. They make programs to change the look of Windows 7. But still, Digital Rivers will get you a legit ISO of Windows 7. Then use Rufus to make it bootable.

 

[Grimers]

I presume I would only use that option if my CD key is invalid?

 

[Herc08]

I presume I would only use that option if my CD key is invalid?

If you upgraded Windows 10 over 7, you should have a rollback feature. If not, you need to get an ISO and use Rufus as a bootable USB.

 

[Grimers]

But, if the key validates, why?

 

[Herc08]

But, if the key validates, why?

Not sure what you are asking. Windows 7 needs a key because when it was designed, it wasn't designed to look at the motherboard. That's why Windows 10 just does a fresh installation. At least the last time I checked.

 

[Grimers]

If I go ahead and install Windows 7 and the key validates, then surely everything's ok?

 

[Herc08]

If I go ahead and install Windows 7 and the key validates, then surely everything's ok?

Yes, check System Information and check for the genuine sticker.

 

[Grimers]

Thanks.

 

[13thmonkey]

personally, try and understand the cause of 'instability' and resolve. There will be limited updates to 7.

 

[Grimers]

There was no instability. I just don't like the look of Windows 10.

 

[13thmonkey]

Yes, because I already have a Windows 7 key. Windows 7 is IMO a lot more stable and solid than Windows 10.

^this instability. And it looks exactly the same unless you spend all of the time in the start menu.

 

[Grimers]

Yeah... But, anyway, I think it looks very different! Do you have a problem with this thread?

 

[Herc08]

Yes, because I already have a Windows 7 key. Windows 7 is IMO a lot more stable and solid than Windows 10.

^this instability. And it looks exactly the same unless you spend all of the time in the start menu.

Again, there are programs out there that will give you the look of Windows 7, but still keep the updates and suppots of Windwos 10. Were you able to rollback to 7?

 

[Grimers]

I don't want to use malware to change the look of my PC... Yes, I was after many skipped disk checks...

 

[Herc08]

I don't want to use malware to change the look of my PC... Yes, I was after many skipped disk checks...

These are not malware. But again to each's own. Glad you were able to rollback. Go inside of System Properties to verify windows is activated.