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    MSI GS60 6QE downgrade to Windows 8.1

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by datyassman, Jan 25, 2016.

  1. datyassman

    datyassman Newbie

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    Has anyone attempted a downgrade to Windows 8 on a GS60 6QE or any other skylake MSI which came with Windows 10? I'd really appreciate if anyone had any guidance or suggestions on how to go about doing this.

    Thanks!
     
    datyassman, Jan 25, 2016
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  2. Prostar Computer

    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    If it came with Win 10 out of the box from [MSI] factory, the only downgrade you can do is a full/clean install of Windows 8(.1). The problem, then, is that MSI doesn't appear to have has any drivers for Windows 8(.1).
     
    Prostar Computer, Jan 25, 2016
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  3. Kevin@GenTechPC

    Kevin@GenTechPC Company Representative

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    Downgrade = Format and reinstall.
    Unless you upgraded it from Win8.x to Win10, then in this case the installation is reversible.
    See below page,
    http://www.howtogeek.com/220723/how-to-uninstall-windows-10-and-downgrade-to-windows-7-or-8.1/
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Jan 26, 2016
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