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    Downgrading my MSI GT series Dominator 895 Laptop from Windows 8 to 7, where would I find drivers?

    Discussion in 'Notebook Cosmetic Modifications and Custom Builds' started by Jesstrfoo, Dec 6, 2014.

  1. Jesstrfoo

    Jesstrfoo Newbie

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    Hi, so as it says in the title I am gonna be downgrading my MSI Laptop from windows 8 to windows 7 because I'm really not into the way windows 8 functions, especially without a touchscreen.

    I was wondering where I would find all the drivers for it? Now it did come with a disk that has all the drivers on it but I don't know if the disk is compatible with windows 7.

    So just in case the disk doesn't work I just want to know where else I could get the drivers. Thanks!
     
    Jesstrfoo, Dec 6, 2014
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  2. Plur

    Plur Notebook Consultant

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    Have you tried using start8 and modernmix to make win8 feel much like win7?

    I was much like you with the hatred towards the win8 layout but after using the two aforementioned programs I have no problem with win8 at all. (I actually prefer it now)
     
    Plur, Dec 6, 2014
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    rtnlsltn Notebook Consultant

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    *upgrading
     
    rtnlsltn, Jan 20, 2015
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    Kirrr Notebook Deity

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    Upgrade the 8 to 8.1 and use classic shell or start 8. It will be pretty much W7 with newer drivers, better support and it works snappier.
     
    Kirrr, Jan 21, 2015
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    alexhawker Spent Gladiator

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    And it will be supported by MS.
     
    alexhawker, Jan 21, 2015
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    ViciousXUSMC Master Viking NBR Reviewer

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    I used Classic Shell, no issues and I really was able to tweak it down with the custom .xml file.

    I hopped in because I saw the title "downgrading my MSI GT" and I am actually looking to do the same.

    I have a big bulky gaming laptop that never comes out of the bag and would prefer to replace it with a thin/light tablet w/ keyboard like the Surface 3 so I thought that is what this thread was, but none the less I had information to key in with :)
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jan 21, 2015
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