How do I make my Windows 8 look like Windows 7?

How do I get classic view on Windows 8?

To make changes to your Classic Shell Start menu:

  1. Open the Start menu by pressing Win or clicking the Start button. …
  2. Click Programs, choose Classic Shell, and then select Start Menu Settings.
  3. Click the Start Menu Style tab and make your desired changes.

Can I downgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 7?

There are no downgrade rights for retail versions of Windows 8. If you installed Windows 8 on a computer that used to have Windows 7 (or other older version), you do not have downgrade rights. You’ll need an unused Windows 7 retail key to downgrade.

How do I add Start menu to Windows 8?

From the screen that appears, navigate to Program DataMicrosoftWindowsStart Menu and select it. That will place a Start Menu toolbar on the far right of the taskbar. If you want to move the Start Menu toolbar to the right, right-click the taskbar, uncheck “Lock the Taskbar” and drag to the right.

Where do you find your programs in Windows 8?

Press the Windows key and then press or tap the down arrow in the lower-left corner. When you see the Apps list, type win. Windows finds all the programs with names that start with win.

What Windows 8 apps do I need?

What is necessary to view Windows 8 application ​

  • Ram: 1 (GB)(32-bit) or 2GB (64-bit)
  • Hard Disk Space:16GB(32-bit)or.
  • graphics card: Microsoft Direct X 9graphics device with WDDM driver.

Can I use Windows 8 product key for Windows 7?

This means, a Windows 8.1 Professional key will not work on a Windows 8.1 Home or Enterprise version. Nor will it work with windows 7, Vista or any other version, with the exception of Windows 10, which, until end of juli 2016 will accept windows 7 and 8 keys and convert them to windows 10 installation id’s.

Can I upgrade to Windows 8 from Windows 7 without a disc?

Yes, you can. One of the major differences between upgrading from Windows 7 compared to Windows Vista and XP is, Windows 8 allows you to preserve your installed applications when upgrading from Windows 7. This avoids the need to do things like reinstall hardware drivers and applications.

How do I install Windows 7 on a Windows 8 HP laptop?

When ready with the USB drive or with the DVD:



As soon as you press the power-on button, start hitting the Esc button (like tap-tap-tap). Choose F9 to open Boot options. Select the thumb drive or the DVD as a boot option. Follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows.

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