I have bought a new computer for my wife and it came with Windows 8. She does not like Windows 8 and does not wish to change her monitor to a Touch Screen which Windows 8 works with better. I would like to remove Windows 8 and replace it with Windows 7. What is the proper way of doing this?
1st a few questions: Is this is a custom built PC, not an OEM (Dell Gateway, HP, etc)?
Are you experienced at installing Windows?
Do you have a Win7 64-bit DVD & copies of all the drivers & software you want to install?
If I were you I would install one of the programs that makes Windows 8 act more like Windows 7. (See http://www.infoworld.com/d/microsof... ) This will cost you nothing, require no reinstallation of programs, and will still leave you with all the advantages of Windows 8 - better use of resources, more stability, and more security. You don't need a touch screen to use Windows 8 Start Screen, but many people don't like it, particularly if they are set in their ways with earlier versions of Windows. I love Windows 8 and find it a great improvement over 7.
Follow ijack's advice #2 above and you won't be disappointed. I use Start8 from Stardock - this a $5 program. There are also free ones that are as good.
After installing the program and setting it to boot to the desktop upon restart, you will not see a difference whether you're using W7 or W8 except that W8 is snappier. But immediately visit Windows Update and get the updates.
CoolGuy
@ijack & suatcini, Nice idea. I haven't tried Win8 yet & haven't been looking forward to it after reading all the complaints about the new desktop interface. Now maybe I'll give it a try. Thanks.
