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Discus and support Need help downgrading to windows 7 in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I get this message whenever I try to downgrade There is NO other accounts, I already checked. I also typed this in CMD just to make sure "Net... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Kangoraouuri, Aug 13, 2015.

  1. Need help downgrading to windows 7


    I get this message whenever I try to downgrade


    There is NO other accounts, I already checked.
    I also typed this in CMD just to make sure
    "Net user administrator /active:no

    HELP !!

    :)
     
    Kangoraouuri, Aug 13, 2015
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  2. Need help with downgrading back to Windows 7

    Hi Jamie,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    • Are you able to enter the Desktop or not?
    I understand your concern, and we in Community will try to help you in the best possible way.

    You may use Windows 10 installation disc/USB to
    perform automatic repair by creating a Media Creation Tool. Use the link below to create the media tool.

    Refer:
    Windows 10 ISO download




    Note: Before performing the Automatic repair please go through the above link and follow the steps.

    Perform the Automatic repair:

    • When your computer starts, wait for the manufacturer logo to check the option for boot menu, it will usually be
      F12.
    • The boot menu key might differ with each manufacturer. If you are unable to find the boot menu key, you may refer the user manual.
    • Restart the computer, when the manufacturer's logo is displayed, keep pressing the
      Boot menu option key to enter the boot menu and change the boot option to
      CD\DVD ROM.
    • After you boot your computer using Windows DVD or System Repair Disc, a black screen appears with gray text "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD". Press any key.
    • Select the correct time and Keyboard type.
    • Click Repair your computer in the lower left corner
    • Click on Troubleshooting, advanced option and then click
      Automatic repair.
    Keep us posted to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Aug 13, 2015
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  3. Need help with downgrading back to Windows 7

    Don't worry anymore, thank you for helping. I now have Windows 7.
     
    Jamie.Adams, Aug 13, 2015
    #3
  4. Brink
    Brink New Member

    Need help downgrading to windows 7

    Hello Kangorauuri, and welcome to Ten Forums. *Smile

    I had a thought. Are you currently using a Microsoft account to sign in to Windows 10?

    Since you are going back to Windows 7, Windows 7 doesn't support logging in to with Microsoft accounts, and could be the issue.

    If this is the case, then you might see if switching your Microsoft account to a local account first, then see if you are able to go back.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5...dows-10-a.html

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4...s-windows.html
     
    Brink, Aug 13, 2015
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  5. Hello, thanks for assisting me.

    I followed the steps and I still get the same message :/
     
    Kangoraouuri, Aug 13, 2015
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  6. Brink
    Brink New Member
    Brink, Aug 13, 2015
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  7. Kangoraouuri, Aug 14, 2015
    #7
  8. Need help downgrading to windows 7

    This can be closed. I solved my issue by deleting the user profile completely.
     
    Kangoraouuri, Apr 4, 2018
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