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Downgrade Windows 8 to Windows 7
SkipperRi:
Hi guys,
Is it possible to downgrade Windows 8 to Windows 7 without affecting my programs, documenst etc.? Windows 8 isn't so big problem for me, but on that OS my Nvidiga GeForce 8600 won't work with two monitors, so I must go back to Win 7. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance
soybean:
Did your computer come with Windows 8 when it was new, or did you upgrade the OS from Win 7 to Win 8? Is your computer a desktop or laptop/notebook? If it's a desktop, what expansion slots are available? Is the Nvidiga GeForce 8600 integrated into the motherboard or is it a card in an expansion slot? What happens when you try to connect a second monitor?
patio:
Keep in mind there are a few Win8 PC's that were sold that have no downgrade path to Win7...
I don't know of a method that will retain your apps...they normally need to be re-installed to run properly...
SkipperRi:
--- Quote from: soybean on February 25, 2013, 08:01:15 AM ---Did your computer come with Windows 8 when it was new, or did you upgrade the OS from Win 7 to Win 8? Is your computer a desktop or laptop/notebook? If it's a desktop, what expansion slots are available? Is the Nvidiga GeForce 8600 integrated into the motherboard or is it a card in an expansion slot? What happens when you try to connect a second monitor?
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Desktop computer, with PCI & PCI Express slots, Windows 8 upgraded from 7. When I extend desktop to second monitor Windows act like there is everything ok, but on second monitor is only dark. Strange, Nvidia control panel detected both monitors, exact models. On Win 7 worked just fine.
soybean:
Perhaps driver update would solve the problem. Have you visited NVidia's website to see whether they have a driver update for Windows 8?
I found an interesting article @ http://www.dual-monitor.biz/2011/09/14/windows-8-multi-monitor/. Windows 8 provides some improved features for using multiple monitors. I think I'd investigate further before downgrading back to Win 7.
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