There are 4 options you have:

1. Upgrade Windows to 10
2. Erase Windows 8 and install Windows 7
3. Keep Windows 8 and install Windows 7 on a new partition creating a so called dual-boot environment
4. Make Windows 8 look and feel similar to Windows 7

This the most common option our customer go for. In this case we will do the following:

1. Save all your personal data
2. Wipe the HDD or SDD and install a fresh copy of windows 10
3. Copy your data back onto the HDD/SSD

This the most common option our customer go for. In this case we will do the following:

1. Backup Windows 8 so in the case you decide later you would like to install it back on the laptop, you can do so.
2. Erase the existing Windows 8 installation
3. Install Windows 7
4. Download all the drivers and install them
5. Do a full online Windows update so the new operating system is fully up to date

The second option is for you if you do like some features of Windows 8, but need Windows 7 to run certain applications. In this case this is what we can do for you:

1. On the hard drive we create a new partition
2. Prepare this partition for "dual-boot"
3. Install Windows 7 on the newly created partition
4. Download all the drivers and install them
5. Do a full online Windows update so the new operating system is fully up to date

Once done, when you start your laptop instead of booting directly into Windows, you will get the option on the screen to select which operating system you want to start up.

Important: This is the most expensive option and can create some challenges for the average user. Recommended for advanced users only.

This option is also very popular, it will make your Windows 8 feel and look very similar to Windows 7. This is how we do it:

1. Backup Windows 8 so in the case you decide later you would like to go back to the Windows 8 look you can at any time
2. Install small programs that alter the way Windows look
3. The most important this will get rid of the annoying desktop and reinstate the "Start" button in your taskbar

Important: The start up will still look the same as Windows 8 when booting, but once Windows start you will see the new look. This is the cheapest option.