installing windows 7

[BRay'sGirl]

So, I bought a laptop (HP) in March and it came with Windows 8, working just fine. After the update to Windows 8.1 I am not happy anymore, not at all.

 

I was hoping to put back Windows 7 on my laptop by using the key from my old laptop (acer) but as usual I don't have a cd to work with.

 

My questions would be can I use the acer-Win 7 key at all, how can I use it w/o having an installer cd and is there an easy way to do this?

 

I find Win7 is the best to work with and after reading about the new Win 10 I am even more a W in7 fan.

 

Tired of asking google

 

Someone?

 

thanks, Mel

[patriot]

You can use the original key.

 

You'll need to download Win7 from somewhere.

 

This will help:

 

http://www.pcsteps.com/45-download-windows-7-iso-legally-free/

[StinkyCheese]

Another thing is to make sure whatever copy of Windows 7 you get it's the same version as the one you have the key for.

[Chris]

Just go to windows 10

[patriot]

Just go to windows 10

VERY bad advice.

 

It's "free" for a REASON.

[Chris]

VERY bad advice.

 

It's "free" for a REASON.

I actually like 10. It is a lot better than 8 and 8.1. 7 is no longer relevant. I

She will need an OEM HP 7 key that is unused or a new Microsoft key. As long as her 8.1 is legit 10 can be upgraded.

[patriot]

I actually like 10. It is a lot better than 8 and 8.1. 7 is no longer relevant. I

She will need an OEM HP 7 key that is unused or a new Microsoft key. As long as her 8.1 is legit 10 can be upgraded.

Let's stay on topic. She wants to reinstall 7. No buts.

[Chris]

Let's stay on topic. She wants to reinstall 7. No buts.

Reread. Her HP laptop came with 8. It updated to 8.1. Her old Acer had 7.

[patriot]

So, I bought a laptop (HP) in March and it came with Windows 8, working just fine. After the update to Windows 8.1 I am not happy anymore, not at all.

 

I was hoping to put back Windows 7 on my laptop by using the key from my old laptop (acer) but as usual I don't have a cd to work with.

 

My questions would be can I use the acer-W7 key at all, how can I use it w/o having an installer cd and is there an easy way to do this?

 

I find W7 is the best to work with and after reading about the new W10 I am even more a W7 fan.

 

Tired of asking google

 

Someone?

 

thanks, Mel

 

No need for ME to re-read....Apparently, you missed this.

/end

[Chris]

She wants to put 7 on a laptop that came with 8. She wants to use the Acer key on the HP. Now to make this easy if she is a student or knows one, they can usually get an IS at an extreme discount through the school. For me 7 Ultimate was only $50. Another mod could have got it free through KSU.

[BRay'sGirl]

Guys,

thanks a lot for all the posts!

 

Okay, patriot is right... I do like Win 7 the most and really want it "back", I don't like Win 8.1 and I don't even think about trying Win 10 after reading a lot of reviews. Free isn't always the way to go.

 

Yes, the acer got the Win 7 I would like to put on my 'new' HP. I wasn't sure if that would work at all, AND I don't know how to do this. Imagine a two year old Lol

 

I am not a student and yes I could go and buy Win 7 at bestbuy but if I am able to use the one from acer why would I go and spend money.

 

She will need an OEM HP 7 key that is unused or a new Microsoft key.

 

uhm what??

Does that mean I cannot use the acer Win 7 ond my HP (with pre-installed 8)??

[Chris]

Ive always been told, and havent tried this since Vista, that oem keys are tied to a piece of hardware that registers it on the computer. Like an old Dell i did. I tried to use an HP key. Wouldnt register as a legit copy because that key didnt belong to it. Kind of like trying to use your house key in your neighbor's door. You might get lucky, but i wouldnt count on it working

[patriot]

Ive always been told, and havent tried this since Vista, that oem keys are tied to a piece of hardware that registers it on the computer. Like an old Dell i did. I tried to use an HP key. Wouldnt register as a legit copy because that key didnt belong to it. Kind of like trying to use your house key in your neighbor's door. You might get lucky, but i wouldnt count on it working

I've bought used keys and they work fine, as long as the comp they WERE on isn't still being used.

(I was a NetAdmin at a previous job.)

[Chris]

I've bought used keys and they work fine, as long as the comp they WERE on isn't still being used.

(I was a NetAdmin at a previous job.)

There was my issue. I did not wipe the old machine and take it offline

[BRay'sGirl]

@Chris

 

I don't need the acer anymore and want to get rid of it anyways. The plan was /is to deinstall Win 7 form the acer, deinstall Win 8/8.1 from HP and install Win 7 afterwards. Now I know what version it is I'm going to do this step by step.

 

I was thinking to copy the Win 8 form the HP on an extra USB just in case. Does that work and make sense?

 

You guys rock!!