Windows 10: Reinstalling Windows 7 after installing Windows 10 (With keys?)

Windows 10 was released today and I'd like to install it on my custom built desktop for testing. However, I would like to know if I can go back to Windows 7 after updating to Windows 10. I did a bit of research and found out that there was a roll back option in Windows 10 menus, but I also read that it would be available for only a month after installation. I then thought that just reinstalling Windows 7 with the original installation disc and product key would be all I needed to do to get my computer back to working order. However, a friend of mine said that windows would not let my product key be used for anything else other than windows 10 after being upgraded (at least after 30 days).

I believe lots of people have asked similar questions, but I've had a great deal of trouble finding a definitive answer. Knowing if the same rules apply to 8.1 would also be helpful. Thanks.

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Windows 10 downgrade , windows 7 ultimate

I have a Windows 7 ultimate retail licence.

If I do a free upgrade to windows 10, do I get a new product key?

Will I be able to remove windows 10 and install it on other computer without reinstalling windows 7, after the 1 year promotion passes ?

If I upgraded from windows 7 to windows 10, will I be able to remove windows 10 and reinstall and activate the same copy of windows 7? On a different computer ?

What happens with the activation status of windows 7 after 2020 ?

Will I be able to reinstall and use it after that year?

Can I reserve Windows 10 now and install it 2 years later? Or it is required to install it in the one year offer?

 

GOING BACK FROM 10 TO 7

There is no such option after 30 days (or after 10 days once the anniversary update is installed.).

Upgrades from Vista to Windows 10 are not supported - even if you installed Windows 7. Reason: Hardware old enough to be installed on a Windows Vista computer is not likely to be supported on Windows 10.

To return to Windows 7:

1- [Easy way] Restore a backup of Windows 7.

2- [Harder way] Reinstall Windows 7 from your Windows 7 DVD.

 

Hello Zander, and welcome to Ten Forums.

Your friend is mistaken, or just misunderstood part of it.

You can't legally have both the Windows 7 and Windows 10 installed and activated at the same time since you agreed not to have the 7 key activated while the free upgrade to Windows 10 is activated.

You will always be able to wipe the computer, clean install, and activate Windows 7 with your key. *Smile

 

Well ok then! If you're sure then that saves me a big headache. Thanks. Let's hope I don't have to do all that in the first place and can enjoy the new OS.