How do I downgrade to Windows 7 from a Windows 8 laptop?

[xfallenz38x]

I just ordered and received a MSI GE70 0ND-213US.

I ordered a day too late because the Windows 7 model became discontinued and had to pay $70 more to get the Windows 8 model. I am trying to install Windows 7 professional off of a USB formatted at FAT32. I created it using an old ISO and the Microsoft USB booter tool.

There are two partitions, OS_Install and DATA. OS_Install currently has Windows 8. I want to install on DATA so I don't void my warranty.

I have disabled secure boot, tried booting from the USB and clicking on the "setup" application in Win8 from the USB. Either way I end up on the "Starting Windows" and haven't gotten any further. I tried updating the installation files to fix that, but it got error "0x0" and couldn't update them.

I have no idea what to do now. I am open to any suggestions on what to do to fix my currently installation method, but I am also open to any other was of installing Win7.

Thanks in advance

 

[Claudia Deafmute]

From what I have read here there seems to be a major point being overlooked. A good deal of the responses here are from Windows 8 fanboys with their OMGs at anyone wanting a different OS on their computer and telling us how good it is and such.
Well you know we still live in a free society and personal choice is just that. Whatever OS someone wants to use is totally irrelevant and totally personal choice. The point being overlooked is - who are Microsoft to deny the privilege of personal choice to consumers. If I want to buy a computer and put a version of Linux or Windows 7 or whatever that is my choice. How is it legal for Microsoft to take ownership of ALL computers, desktops and laptops, and say you MUST ONLY have Windows 8 on this device???
Windows 7 is a current and hardware supported OS and if it is my choice then I should be allowed to install my fully legitimate and paid for OS on my device. Say I had a lightning strike which destroyed my computer and I buy a new one to which I want to install my previously backed up information?
Personally I HATE Windows 8. I do not wish to relearn (after 25 odd years) EVERYTHING, I do not like the boring interface with its monocolour tiles, I do not like how they have removed functionality, I do not like how EVERYTHING has been changed to look like it was just done for the sake of it, I do not want to have to pay for applications that once were part of Windows, I do not want to be bombarded with stupid ads every time I open an application. In fact I don't even like it on phones or tablets, I prefer Android on these, I just hate the Metro look period.
At the end of March this year I want to purchase a new laptop and now I have to waste an inordinate amount of time trying to work out how to get around Microsoft and Windows 8 rubbish. So we now have shops running out of Windows 7 laptops and also not maintaining stocks of Windows 7 for those who still want it.

Very well said! Completely Agreed. Windows I is the biggest slop after Windows Vista. It's a poor attempt to promote whatsoever touch screen ability. Those tiles take up space and they are NOT Apps!! They are suck and unfriendly to use. And the Start Menu is gone and forcing you to fumble around to know where to start a program! A waste of time that is Windows 8. Hope Microsoft realize that this Windows 8 is affecting their sales NEGATIVELY as most people hate it!

 

[getochkn]

From what I have read here there seems to be a major point being overlooked. A good deal of the responses here are from Windows 8 fanboys with their OMGs at anyone wanting a different OS on their computer and telling us how good it is and such.
Well you know we still live in a free society and personal choice is just that. Whatever OS someone wants to use is totally irrelevant and totally personal choice. The point being overlooked is - who are Microsoft to deny the privilege of personal choice to consumers. If I want to buy a computer and put a version of Linux or Windows 7 or whatever that is my choice. How is it legal for Microsoft to take ownership of ALL computers, desktops and laptops, and say you MUST ONLY have Windows 8 on this device???
Windows 7 is a current and hardware supported OS and if it is my choice then I should be allowed to install my fully legitimate and paid for OS on my device. Say I had a lightning strike which destroyed my computer and I buy a new one to which I want to install my previously backed up information?
Personally I HATE Windows 8. I do not wish to relearn (after 25 odd years) EVERYTHING, I do not like the boring interface with its monocolour tiles, I do not like how they have removed functionality, I do not like how EVERYTHING has been changed to look like it was just done for the sake of it, I do not want to have to pay for applications that once were part of Windows, I do not want to be bombarded with stupid ads every time I open an application. In fact I don't even like it on phones or tablets, I prefer Android on these, I just hate the Metro look period.
At the end of March this year I want to purchase a new laptop and now I have to waste an inordinate amount of time trying to work out how to get around Microsoft and Windows 8 rubbish. So we now have shops running out of Windows 7 laptops and also not maintaining stocks of Windows 7 for those who still want it.

Very well said! Completely Agreed. Windows I is the biggest slop after Windows Vista. It's a poor attempt to promote whatsoever touch screen ability. Those tiles take up space and they are NOT Apps!! They are suck and unfriendly to use. And the Start Menu is gone and forcing you to fumble around to know where to start a program! A waste of time that is Windows 8. Hope Microsoft realize that this Windows 8 is affecting their sales NEGATIVELY as most people hate it!

Thank you for posting to a thread over a month old to add nothing to it but agree with someone else and bash Windows.

 

[Stakeout]

I would definably not downgrade to Windows 7 and yes it would be a downgrade. Windows 8 is much better in every way than Windows 7. Using Windows 8 for 5 minutes is enough to get use to the new UI and you will find it much better that Windows 7 if you really give it a chance. If you go into it closed minded then that is your problem.

5 minutes... I don't think so.. Win 8 is a horror story.. have to make 4 moves in Win 8 to do the same in one move on Win 7 .. waiting for Win 9 to come out to wipe out Win 8.. a disaster!

 

[stevedonato]

You have to go into BIOS (F2 during boot) and change the setting to activate "Legacy" and you are god to go

 

[gots]

I would definably not downgrade to Windows 7 and yes it would be a downgrade. Windows 8 is much better in every way than Windows 7. Using Windows 8 for 5 minutes is enough to get use to the new UI and you will find it much better that Windows 7 if you really give it a chance. If you go into it closed minded then that is your problem.

windows 8 is a totally invasive operating system. I hate it. I want to go back to 7 and no I am not close minded... I just like my privacy without all these stupid apps invading my space! Dam scary doing my banking with all these pre installed apps on here and don't tell me they are safe!

 

[gots]

I am not close minded about windows 8 I just like my privacy on my laptop! with all these pre installed apps it is crazy! I want windows 7 back as well. I hate using my computer to do banking with all these apps on here. Don't tell me nobody is collecting any information from these. That is bs and we all know it. I had to purchase an old laptop with 7 on it just to continue to do my personal stuff like banking etc! sad how invasive this world is getting. I would love an answer to how to down grade as well. Not interested in smart a** responses thanks just some help would be nice! I won't bother with smart a**es. Thx