Windows 10: Downgrading to Windows 8.1 from Windows 10 Preinstalled

Discus and support Downgrading to Windows 8.1 from Windows 10 Preinstalled in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Recently My Windows 8.1 PC went down on me and I likely need to buy a new computer. The Computer I would like to buy has Win 10 on it but I have read... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by SKBAK, Feb 7, 2020.

  1. SKBAK Win User

    Downgrading to Windows 8.1 from Windows 10 Preinstalled


    Recently My Windows 8.1 PC went down on me and I likely need to buy a new computer. The Computer I would like to buy has Win 10 on it but I have read a number of complaints that Win 10 cannot play older games and that they downgraded to an earlier version of Windows so they can play their older games. ALL my games play fine on Win 8 so I am nervous about getting a Win 10 computer. My question is this. Can I downgrade to Win 8.1 from Preinstalled Win 10 after 30 days from activating Win 10 on a new computer if I'm not happy with Win 10 ? I still have my old Win 8.1 computer with the Product Key and Restore Disks for Win 8.1 and the Driver Utilities Disk. If I can, what is the procedure? if, not how do I proceede to install Win 8.1? Any help would be appreciated.

    :)
     
    SKBAK, Feb 7, 2020
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  2. Monk.e83 Win User

    Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

    DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .
     
    Monk.e83, Feb 7, 2020
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Feb 7, 2020
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  4. hellrazor Win User

    Downgrading to Windows 8.1 from Windows 10 Preinstalled

    Survey Reveals Companies' Early Windows 8 Reactions and Plans

    Bull fucking shit.
     
    hellrazor, Feb 7, 2020
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