Downgrade Window 8 to Window 7

If you don't like window 8 and want to install window 7 again then you will be happy to know you can degrade Window 8.

The Professional edition of Windows 8 comes with “downgrade rights.” If you’re not happy with Windows 8 on a new computer, you can downgrade it to Windows 7 for free – as long as you have Windows 8 Pro.


You have to follow following steps for degrading window .

Step 1 - Open "Elevated Power Shell" in window 8 . 
Go to "Apps" and type in search box "Powershell" .

Step 2 - Now type Confirm-SecureBootUEFI.

Step 3 - Verify the output 

If system returns true that means BIOS is set to Secure Boot and go to step no 4 .
If system returns false that means BIOS is not set to Secure Boot and go to step no 5 .

Step 4 - Reset BIOS to default . 

a) Go to settings -> Change PC settings -> General -> Advance Start-up - > Restart Now -> Troubleshoot -> Advanced option -> UEFI Firmware Settings then select Restart .
b) Now select setup defaults (may be F9 )
c) Select option "Save and Exit" (may be F10)
d) Disable secure boot control (Optional if  popup window came )

Step 5 - To Boot up your DVD .
Click on the UEFI and Press Enter.

Now you can install window 7 in your system .

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