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‎06-13-2018 01:06 PM

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Product: 1MV57UT#ABA
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Im currently using the 1MV60UT#ABA versions but soon I'll be unable to acquire these from my local vendor. I'm wondering if I get this model, does it have the proper downgrade rights for Windows 7 Pro? I already have a Windows 7 Pro installer and images made of the other device, but would the Windows 10 License hold up? From reading off of the Microsoft website, it seems to be OEM based.

 

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‎06-13-2018 05:47 PM

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Hi:

 

Usually when you want W7 Pro on a HP business PC, the downgrade to W7 is done at the factory, and you are given W10 Pro installation media in case you want to install W10.

 

I do see that you can install W7 Pro on that model by using the HP cloud recovery client software at the link below (under Software-Restore CD).

 

https://support.hp.com/sg-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-260-g2-desktop-mini-pc/10049306

 

So, if you use the HP version of W7 Pro via the cloud recovery client, you should not need to enter a W7 product key.

 

If you use a non-HP W7 Pro image or installation media, you will most likely have to supply a W7 Pro product key.

 

HP will not give you a W7 Pro product key.

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‎06-13-2018 05:47 PM

HP Recommended

Hi:

 

Usually when you want W7 Pro on a HP business PC, the downgrade to W7 is done at the factory, and you are given W10 Pro installation media in case you want to install W10.

 

I do see that you can install W7 Pro on that model by using the HP cloud recovery client software at the link below (under Software-Restore CD).

 

https://support.hp.com/sg-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-260-g2-desktop-mini-pc/10049306

 

So, if you use the HP version of W7 Pro via the cloud recovery client, you should not need to enter a W7 product key.

 

If you use a non-HP W7 Pro image or installation media, you will most likely have to supply a W7 Pro product key.

 

HP will not give you a W7 Pro product key.

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‎06-14-2018 10:37 AM

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Going to purchase one and try it out. Thanks!

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‎06-14-2018 11:40 AM

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You're very welcome.

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