[SOLVED] Is it possible to install Windows 7 on a B450 Tomahawk with a Ryzen 5 3600?

[moldy.toad.on.the.road]

I am looking to get Linux as my main OS but dual boot it with Windows 7 as a backup, in case I case I completely fail to get something running on Linux.
Will Windows 7 be installable with these parts? I don't mind doing some fixes and workarounds, but it has to be possible.

 

[COLGeek]

Yes, but why not go with Win 10 as Win 7 support from MS is about to end?

 

[moldy.toad.on.the.road]

Yes, but why not go with Win 10 as Win 7 support from MS is about to end?

I have 7 all ready, don't want to waste money on 10 since it's just a last resort backup and not terribly important.

 

[COLGeek]

You can use the Win 7 product key to install/activate Win 10. This is still legal (supported by MS) and will cost you nothing to do so as long as the product key is legit.

Regardless, Win 7 drivers for the Ryzen based rig are still available.

https://www.amd.com/en/support/chipsets/amd-socket-am4/b450

The other devices, like network and audio should also be available, it just may take some effort to locate (and then install) them.