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‎05-06-2016 09:36 AM - edited ‎05-06-2016 09:46 AM

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Product: HP PAVILION 15-ab115la
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Hi,

 

I bought a new HP Pavilion last week, it included windows 10.

 

I used to work with Windows 7 and I'would like to downgrade Windows 10 to Windows 7, is it possible? are there any disvantages?

 

Worth to mention that I have a legal key for Windows 7.

 

Additional, I know that the Windows 10 key is "incrusted" in BIOS, so, If I downgrade to Windows 7 and then go back to Windows 10, the key value is not going to be required because it's inside BIOS?

 

Or do I have to get the value with a tool?

 

Thank you, 

BR,

 

Jose Herrera

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‎05-06-2016 10:34 AM - edited ‎05-06-2016 11:17 AM

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I used to work with Windows 7 and I'would like to downgrade Windows 10 to Windows 7, is it possible? are there any disvantages?

You aren't really downgrading, because Microsoft "Downgrade Rights" only apply to Windows Pro/Business. You are just installing a different version of Windows on your computer. Yes, it is possible!!! Yes, there are disadvantages... such as lack of HP driver support

 

Worth to mention that I have a legal key for Windows 7.

You will need to use a unused valid PID key and COA to legally install Windows 7 on your new computer.

 

Additional, I know that the Windows 10 key is "incrusted" in BIOS, so, If I downgrade to Windows 7 and then go back to Windows 10, the key value is not going to be required because it's inside BIOS? Or do I have to get the value with a tool?

Using the HP Recovery Media you create before modifying anything on the computer... you should have no issue returning the computer to a factory like state, if you wish.

 

If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

 

Please click the white KUDOS star to show your appreciation

Frank

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HP p7-1026 - Windows 7, 6GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6450
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‎05-06-2016 10:34 AM - edited ‎05-06-2016 11:17 AM

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I used to work with Windows 7 and I'would like to downgrade Windows 10 to Windows 7, is it possible? are there any disvantages?

You aren't really downgrading, because Microsoft "Downgrade Rights" only apply to Windows Pro/Business. You are just installing a different version of Windows on your computer. Yes, it is possible!!! Yes, there are disadvantages... such as lack of HP driver support

 

Worth to mention that I have a legal key for Windows 7.

You will need to use a unused valid PID key and COA to legally install Windows 7 on your new computer.

 

Additional, I know that the Windows 10 key is "incrusted" in BIOS, so, If I downgrade to Windows 7 and then go back to Windows 10, the key value is not going to be required because it's inside BIOS? Or do I have to get the value with a tool?

Using the HP Recovery Media you create before modifying anything on the computer... you should have no issue returning the computer to a factory like state, if you wish.

 

If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

 

Please click the white KUDOS star to show your appreciation

Frank

***** Please click the "White Kudos" Thumbs Up to say THANKS for helping *****
***** Please click the "Accept As Solution" on my post, if my help solved your issue *****
***** This is a user supported forum. I am a volunteer and I don't work for HP *****

HP a1632x - Windows 7, 4GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6450
HP p6130y - Windows 7, 8GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6450
HP p6320y - Windows 7, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA GT 240
HP p7-1026 - Windows 7, 6GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 6450
HP p6787c - Windows 7, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA GT 240
HP ENVY x360 m6-w103dx - Windows 10, 8GB RAM, Intel HD 520
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