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  • 03-09-2015 3:01pm
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    practice
    Registered Users Posts: 304 ✭✭


    If I get laptop or desktop computer with Windows 8.1 pre installed is it possible to do a complete format and
    1 put windows 7 on it
    2 or even windows XP

    Would I have any problem with hardware or drivers


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    mordeith
    Registered Users Posts: 5,278 ✭✭✭mordeith


    practice wrote: »
    If I get laptop or desktop computer with Windows 8.1 pre installed is it possible to do a complete format and
    1 put windows 7 on it
    2 or even windows XP

    Would I have any problem with hardware or drivers

    Assuming you have a valid Windows installation disc / iso and key then you should have no issue. Of course you shouldn't put Windows XP on it.


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    Ant695
    Registered Users Posts: 506 ✭✭✭Ant695


    As mordeith said no problem at all. If the computer is brand new then you can do the format as part of the process of installing windows from a usb or cd.

    Also windows xp is not a good idea unless you plan to not go online as it is no longer supported for security updates by microsoft.


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    yeppydeppy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,163 ✭✭✭yeppydeppy


    If it comes with 8.1 you can upgrade to 10 for free.


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    #5
    practice
    Registered Users Posts: 304 ✭✭practice


    Thanks for replies.

    Just dont like 8.1 and want to wait a while on windows 10.
    Was raised on and like XP still trying to get used to windows 7.
    Have all the discs.


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    mordeith
    Registered Users Posts: 5,278 ✭✭✭mordeith


    practice wrote: »
    Thanks for replies.

    Just dont like 8.1 and want to wait a while on windows 10.
    Was raised on and like XP still trying to get used to windows 7.
    Have all the discs.

    Well 7 is very like XP really. I haven't jumped to 10 as I'm more than happy with 7. As others have said above, using XP online is just not a smart move these days.


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    yoyo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 11,016 Mod ✭✭✭✭yoyo


    Windows 10 will be faster but yes Windows 7 will work fine if you have the installation media/license code for the OS. Drivers may be a bit of hassle but Windows 8 drivers will likely work with Windows 7 fine. windows update may also pick the main ones up automatically. XP should definitely be avoided though! :)

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    #8
    PropJoe10
    Registered Users Posts: 5,304 ✭✭✭PropJoe10


    Do not install Windows XP on anything! :) Windows 8.1 is a fine OS if you take one minute out of your life to install Classic Shell, a Start menu replacement. Windows 7 is fine but certainly offers nothing that 8.1 w/ Classic Shell doesn't do better.


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