Your question: How do I make my Windows 8 1 look like Windows 7?

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Can you make Windows 8.1 look like 7?

Using some free or inexpensive utilities, you can make Windows 8.1 look and work more like Windows 7 today. … x that made this OS so unsettling to users of previous Windows versions. So to get these changes, all you need to do is upgrade through Windows Update.

How do I get classic view on Windows 8?

To make changes to your Classic Shell Start menu:

Open the Start menu by pressing Win or clicking the Start button. …
Click Programs, choose Classic Shell, and then select Start Menu Settings.
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 change my Windows 8 theme to classic?

Right click on a blank section of your desktop and select the “Personalize” option. You should see your classic theme under the “High Contrast Themes” section. Click once on the new “classic” option to apply the theme.

F12 key method

Turn the computer on.
If you see an invitation to press the F12 key, do so.
Boot options will appear along with the ability to enter Setup.
Using the arrow key, scroll down and select <Enter Setup>.
Press Enter.
The Setup (BIOS) screen will appear.
If this method does not work, repeat it, but hold F12.

How to bring back the Start Menu to the Windows 8 Desktop

In the Windows 8 Desktop, launch Windows Explorer, click the View tab on the toolbar, and check the box next to “Hidden items.” That will display folders and files that are normally hidden from view. …
Right-click the taskbar and select Toolbars–>New Toolbar.

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.