Take Windows 7 from Computer 1 and install to Computer 2

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I don't know if I've posted this in the correct section, sorry.
I was wondering if it's possible to take windows 7 from my first computer and install it to my new one that has windows 8 on it (windows 8 has problems with its wifi where windows 7 worked perfectly).
If this is possible could somebody teach me how to do it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
Do you have Windows 7 installation disks ?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7 Ultimate / Windows 8 Pro
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 730x
    CPU
    i7
    Motherboard
    Intel
    Memory
    12GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    2x 1GB
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3x 22" HD Widescreens
    Hard Drives
    1TB & 500GB
    PSU
    1000 Watts
    Case
    Aluminum w/ Clear Panel
    Keyboard
    Logitech diNovo
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Revolution
    Internet Speed
    28Mbps
No but aren't you supposed to backup your os to a disk invade something goes wrong and you have to system restore? Couldn't I just do that?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
It actually depends on whether or not Windows 7 came preinstalled on PC 1 by the computer maker - if so, it's an OEM copy and is tied to the system board (Germany has a specific provision that doesn't prohibit this, but this isn't legal just about everywhere else). However, if you bought the Windows 7 license on PC 1 separate from the PC, then you can move it anywhere you'd like, as long as it's only installed and activated on one computer at one time (legally).
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 4790K @ 4.5GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Maximus Hero VII
    Memory
    32GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce GTX970
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Hard Drives
    1x Samsung 250GB SSD
    4x WD RE 2TB (RAIDZ)
    PSU
    Corsair AX760i
    Case
    Fractal Design Define R4
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15
Did Windows 8 come Preinstalled on PC 2?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Other Info
    Notebooks x 3

    Desktops x 5

    Towers x 4
I don't know if I've posted this in the correct section, sorry.
I was wondering if it's possible to take windows 7 from my first computer and install it to my new one that has windows 8 on it (windows 8 has problems with its wifi where windows 7 worked perfectly).
If this is possible could somebody teach me how to do it.
Very unlikely you'll be able to use an OEM Win7 install to do what your want. I would cut to the chase and buy a Win7 retail full install DVD of one type or another. Here is some info for downgrading preinstalled Win8 to Win7. You didn't provide any significant system info so you can judge whether the link applies to you.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win7 Ult on DIY; Win8 Pro on MBP/Parallels; Win7 Ult on MBP/Boot Camp; Win7 Ult/Win8 Pro on HP
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DIY Rig; MacBook Pro (MBP)/Parallels/Boot Camp; HP Pavilion dv6500t Laptop
    CPU
    Intel i7-2600K (sometimes OC'd to 4.8 GHz)
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8P67 Deluxe Rev B3
    Memory
    16 GB Corsair Vengeance
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 570 SC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gateway
    Hard Drives
    Dual Boot:
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on OCZ Revo x2 and
    Win7 Ult RAID 0 on Caviar Black SATA 3's
    PSU
    Cooler Master Silent Pro 1000W
    Case
    Cooler Master 932 HAF
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9900MAX-B CPU Fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Mouse
    Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500
    Internet Speed
    20 Mbps Download/2+ Mbps Upload
    Other Info
    Pioneer Blu-ray Burner/DVD Burner
You're going to ditch Windows 8 because of the wifi problem? Have you looked at device manager and tried to update driver? Have you tried to find the correct updated driver for your wifi on the support site of your wifi device? Have you tried plugging in a third party wifi adapter so that you can access the internet? (d-link, tp-link, tenda, et. al. $10-15) You're "throwing out the baby with the bath water"; and if you have to buy a Win 7 OS, then you're wasting/misspending money as well. Try some simple remedies first (if you haven't already). Fill out your specs and someone will be able to give you more complete help.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 7 Ultimate and win 8 Pro dual boot on two desktops and 3 laptops
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