Windows 10 grrrrr!

[ianh68]

I am looking to replace Windows 10 on my laptop with Windows 7.  Does anyone know of a reliable and trustworthy place where I can get this done?

[johng]

3 hours ago, ianh68 said:

place where I can get this done?

It might help if you let everyone know where you are located ?

But normally ( in Thailand) there is a "Tukcom"  somewhere nearby.

[KhunBENQ]

4 hours ago, ianh68 said:

replace

 

I guess you want your data and programs retained?

Only upgrade the OS to Windows 10?

Or would a complete wipe and new installation be acceptable?

Upgrade was free for long but as far as I know it would cost now (legally)?

The problem with the tukcom "experts" is often to communicate clearly what you want.

[Pilotman]

I tried this when I first downloaded Windows 10, which is an abomination.  Advice from the 'experts; was not to try to do it, as data loss and  computer  corruption was almost inevitable.  Granted that was a while ago and maybe it can be done now.  I have persisted with 10, but it still winds me up.  Typical of Microsoft geeks to keep developing something that was fine that last time, just so that they could try to catch up with  Apple and Samsung in the mobile and iPad markets. Sorry, that's not very helpful I know. 

[noise]

Have you already bought a licensed version or are you planning on having and IT guy install a licensed copy registered to you?   If so, I recommend a clean install on a re-formated HD or SSD.  

 

I agree with Pilotman.  Everyone I know who has used the free upgrades from the recent past or gotten unlicensed copies installed for them have had problems off and on.   So I bought a licensed Win 10 Pro version and loaded it on a freshly formatted drive (in my case an SSD).  Then I reloaded all my other programs.   No problems for the last year since then.   Update incorporate themselves flawlessly.   

 

My neighbor across the street, without understanding how he did it, updated his bootlegged Win 7 to Win 10 on line and has problems routinely.  But then all he knows how to use is a browser and Facebook and solitaire.

[OneMoreFarang]

First you should check on the manufacturer's website if device drivers exist for your notebook for Windows 7.

If the notebook is relative new then likely they don't exist. And if they don't exist then maybe you can install Windows 7 but some (maybe a lot) of functions won't work.

 

I think you better get used to Windows 10. Sooner or later you have to. And if you really don't want it then think about Linux.

Using an old operating system is not a good idea for many reasons.

 

[chrisinth]

On 7/16/2018 at 2:18 PM, KhunBENQ said:

 

I guess you want your data and programs retained?

Only upgrade the OS to Windows 10?

Or would a complete wipe and new installation be acceptable?

Upgrade was free for long but as far as I know it would cost now (legally)?

The problem with the tukcom "experts" is often to communicate clearly what you want.

I think he is asking to downgrade to W7 from W10 and don't think this is backward compatible to do through the online upgrade path.

 

OP, If you are planning to stay legit, it may actually be a problem getting a retail version now for W7 in any of the shops. It is possible to get a cheap license key from various sources on the internet; that would be the way I would go before looking for someone to install for you. You would also need the software for all additional software you want to install.

 

Alternative to that is to give it to one of the IT shops and let them run their 'image' on your machine, it is an option which will give you additional software that they think you might need. If it is a good shop, you might even get this installed in English, normally a bonus. Can come with risks though.

 

As OMF said in an earlier post, drivers may be a problem depending on the configuration of your machine. I have downloaded a 14GB driver database which I use, but that does not guarantee W7 drivers being totally compatible for the newer mainboards. If you are asking for someone to install, I don't think you want to down this path.

Edited July 17, 2018 by chrisinth

[KhunBENQ]

6 hours ago, chrisinth said:

I think he is asking to downgrade to W7 from W10 and don't think this is backward compatible to do through the online upgrade path.

You are right. I had a complete blackout. Forget my post.

 

[OJAS]

On 7/16/2018 at 10:05 AM, ianh68 said:

I am looking to replace Windows 10 on my laptop with Windows 7. 

Just beware, though, that MS will be pulling the plug on supporting Windows 7 on 14 January 2020 - after which your laptop may be exposed to hackers and various other electronic "undesirables":-

 

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4057281/windows-7-support-will-end-on-january-14-2020

 

[jenny2017]

On 7/17/2018 at 9:08 AM, noise said:

Have you already bought a licensed version or are you planning on having and IT guy install a licensed copy registered to you?   If so, I recommend a clean install on a re-formated HD or SSD.  

 

I agree with Pilotman.  Everyone I know who has used the free upgrades from the recent past or gotten unlicensed copies installed for them have had problems off and on.   So I bought a licensed Win 10 Pro version and loaded it on a freshly formatted drive (in my case an SSD).  Then I reloaded all my other programs.   No problems for the last year since then.   Update incorporate themselves flawlessly.   

 

My neighbor across the street, without understanding how he did it, updated his bootlegged Win 7 to Win 10 on line and has problems routinely.  But then all he knows how to use is a browser and Facebook and solitaire.

Too much porn and no protection can even make computers sick.