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how delete window 8 to install window 7 on a laptop

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First of all make sure you back up all your files since there is always the possibility of something going wrong and you losing all your data on the hard drive.

You will need a windows 7 key and a windows 7 install on either a usb or a cd/dvd. Run the install and choose 'new install'. It will warn you that you will lose all your old settings and programs. After installing you will have to install all your programs again.
First of all make sure you back up all your files since there is always the possibility of something going wrong and you losing all your data on the hard drive.

You will need a windows 7 key and a windows 7 install on either a usb or a cd/dvd. Run the install and choose 'new install'. It will warn you that you will lose all your old settings and programs. After installing you will have to install all your programs again.
 
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