Uninstall Windows 8

hickok
hickok Member Posts: 1 New User

anyone know if you can unistall windows 8 and install windows 7 on Acer® ICONIA W3-810?  Will it work? 

 

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  • billsey
    billsey ACE Posts: 31,454 Trailblazer

    The concensus is that it will not. The two main reasons are EFI secure boot is not compatible with Windows7 and Windows 7 does not have appropriate drivers to support the fanless system that the chipset requires. If you were able to install Windows 7 on one of these newer tablets you'd end up burning up the motherboard.

     

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  • Leonid
    Leonid Member Posts: 121 Troubleshooter

    Hi Hickok, I just got this W3 myself and don't know what to do with it. I am using the opportunity to learn more about WIN8. It is my understanding that the 8.1 will make the desktop easier to use. How will you use your W3?

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