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  1. Is it possible to downgrade to Windows 8.1 if my laptop came with Windows 10? 2004


    I heard some people had their mouse and keyboard no longer functioning when they downgraded to an older version is this true?

    :)
     
    King Rocks, Aug 16, 2022
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  2. Bought a laptop with came with Windows 10. If I want to downgrade to windows 8...

    My acer laptop came bundled with windows 10 out of the box.

    Problem is i need to run a software which currently only supports windows 8

    Is it possible to 'downgrade' to windows 8 without having to purchase a window 8 key?
     
    CandiceCherng, Aug 16, 2022
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  3. 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, Aug 16, 2022
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  4. Scrizz Win User

    Is it possible to downgrade to Windows 8.1 if my laptop came with Windows 10? 2004

    Windows 10

    no, you can't go back..
    I suggest creating a backup image of your os drive
     
    Scrizz, Aug 16, 2022
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