Want to downgrade to windows 7

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Redmental1

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I recently purchased a custom built PC from a seller on ebay. When I received it, windows 8.1 is loaded but has not been activated.
I contacted the seller and was emailed the product key. When I manually entered the product key, the message I received was "This is a default product key and cannot not be used to activate windows".

The seller has no other product key to give me.

That being said, I really want to downgrade to windows 7.

Is it possible to just purchase windows 7 home premium from BestBuy and do a clean install on this pc.

Thank You Very Much,

Redmental1
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
Is it possible to just purchase windows 7 home premium from BestBuy and do a clean install on this pc.
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Yes ... but ... a newer machine, particularly one that comes with UEFI and GPT, may not work with Win7 -- the hardware might simply be too new to have any Win7 drivers available for it.

Sounds like the seller is not reputable and used one of the generic "installation" keys for Win8.1 (or, at least, mailed you such a key) instead of properly using a Retail or OEM key.
 

My Computer

System One

You may have problems finding device drivers for Windows 7 but if you persever you should be okay.

If this were me, I'd report him to ebay, get your money back and buy from a reputable dealer. Otherwise he will continue to do this and mess with other people as well.

Instead of buying a copy of Win 7 at BestBuy, buy a new computer there or directly from one of the manufacturers. Get Windows 10 and you're all set :) (I love to spend other peoples money)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
If you just need the software, you can still buy Windows 7 software in shrink-wrapped retail and OEM packages, sometimes at prices that are literally too good to be true.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1
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