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    Problem downgrade from w8 to w7

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by jolu, Dec 12, 2012.

  1. jolu

    jolu Newbie

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    Hi
    I installed w8 from an usb on my new ssd. Now I want to go back to w7. I prepared an usb with w7-iso but my computer doesnt boot from the usb anymore. I have changed boot order but it doesnt help, it starts from the ssd either way.
    What can I do? I have an asus ux32vd-3001v.

    Thanks
     
    jolu, Dec 12, 2012
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  2. cdoublejj

    cdoublejj Notebook Deity

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    wouldn't it have been easier to have downloaded VM player instead of format the drive?

    You could pull the SDD (slide it out 1cm or so but, keeping it in place) then slide it back in (plugging it back in) the minute the the installer starts booting. Sata is hot swappable and the installer should pick up on the SSD even though the bios didn't. that's assuming it's actually seeing the usb drive as bootable which it possibly isn't causing the problem you have.
     
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  3. jolu

    jolu Newbie

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    Thanks for your answer.
    But somehow I just got it working after about 30 tries! I havent changed anything but now it woks=)
     
    jolu, Dec 12, 2012
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    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    :confused:

    Maybe the USB drive is somewhat faulty? Or perhaps the port you're using. Either way, glad you got it to load. :) You might want to check that USB drive though, just to make sure; if it's going bad, it could mean problems with your Win7 installation at some point.
     
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