1. Preparations.
Before we start the downgrade operation, we need to make the following preparations:
Back up important data: Downgrading your operating system may result in data loss, so be sure to back up your important data.
Get a Windows 7 installation image: Get the Windows 7 installation image file from the official or other reliable one.
Make a boot USB flash drive: Write a Windows 7 installation image to a USB flash drive to create a bootable USB flash drive.
Check hardware compatibility: Make sure your computer hardware is compatible with Windows 7.
2. Downgrade steps.
Next, we will follow the steps below to downgrade:
Insert the boot USB flash drive: Insert the boot USB flash drive into the computer.
Restart the computer: Restart the computer and go to the BIOS settings, set the boot device to a USB flash drive.
Boot up: Boot from the USB flash drive to enter the Windows 7 installation interface.
Start the installation: Follow the prompts to install Windows 7. During this process, you can choose to customize the installation, delete the existing Windows 10 system partition and create a new Windows 7 system partition.
Installation Process: Wait for the installation process to complete. This may take a while, please be patient.
Driver installation and update: After the installation is complete, you may need to install and update some hardware device drivers to ensure that the hardware works properly under Windows 7.
System Setup & Optimization: Set up and optimize the system according to your personal needs, such as adjusting the screen resolution, activating Windows 7, etc.
3. Precautions.
During the downgrade process, you need to pay attention to the following:
Data security: Be sure to back up your important data in case of data loss.
Compatibility issues: While most hardware and software are compatible with Windows 7, there are still some hardware and software that may have compatibility issues. Before downgrading, make sure your computer hardware and common software are compatible with Windows 7.
Driver backup: You can back up the drivers on your existing Windows 10 system before downgrading. This makes it easier to install and update drivers after downgrading.
System Activation: You may need to reactivate your system after downgrading to Windows 7. Make sure you have a legitimate Windows 7 Pro or Ultimate key for activation.
Technical Support and Services: After downgrading, you will not be able to enjoy technical support and services for Windows 10. Make sure you understand and prepare for this before downgrading.