Change OS from Windows 8.1 to Windows 7.
Change OS from Windows 8.1 to Windows 7.
Hello everyone! I'm tired of Windows 8.1 and chose to switch to Windows 7. My laptop is an ASUS G750JZ, and I have the Windows 7 OS saved on a USB drive. I found some YouTube tutorials, but I'm not sure if they're trustworthy. They showed changing the BIOS and connecting the USB, then following the installation steps. It seems to work, but I'm worried the old Windows 8.1 might still be on the drive. I'm not sure if reinstalling a new OS completely removes the previous one, or if I need to format the drive first. The tutorials mentioned different setups, so I want to make sure I'm doing it right. If you have any more details, please share the full instructions below. Also, I'm using Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit—thanks!
Would you like to turn off the features you don’t prefer? Since Windows 7 and 8 feel almost identical, adjusting some settings here and there should keep the look consistent with Windows 7.
When you format your laptop, the built-in recovery is removed, and unless you have a 7-keyboard shortcut, you can't simply reinstall it.
Absolutely, but many Windows 8 features complicate things, and version 7 remains quite solid. I rely on it daily mainly for its ease of use and dependability.
Windows 8.1 offers stronger core functionality compared to Windows 7, allowing you to strip away unnecessary features. It’s not clear why someone would choose Windows 7, as it requires a valid product key. Updates run more smoothly on Windows 8.1, and its CPU handling is more efficient for multi-threaded processors. Performance in gaming is improved, and the Task Manager provides extensive details with smoother navigation. To revert to Windows 7, you’d have to boot from a USB drive, erase the OS, and reinstall Windows 7. Essentially, downgrading your system.
I wouldn't describe it as "very good." I'd just say it's still quite functional. Upgrading isn't necessary right now, but reverting changes isn't wise. Simplicity is key—Windows 7 can be a hassle to configure, and both operating systems have similar reliability. In fact, Windows 8.1 might be a bit more stable. Most issues stem from missing drivers, so updating to the newest drivers is advisable. It's better to stick with Windows 7 unless you're comfortable managing updates, since it remains tied to Service Pack 1 and requires countless updates each time you install Windows.
Going backwards is a dumb move, and whenever I see "Windows 7 Ultimate" I automatically assume its going to be a pirated copy. There's no reason to to back to 7. Whatever works in 7 will work on 8.1, and 8.1 will do it better. I can understand people that don't upgrade from windows 7 to 8.1, because there's no point in dropping 100 bucks for pretty much the same OS, but going backwards is stupid.