Downgrade from Microsoft Windows 8/8.1: What is Eligible? - ThinkCentre, ThinkStation, ThinkServer, ThinkPad, Idea Tablet, IdeaPad, IdeaCentre
Symptom |
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Affected configurations |
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- ThinkCentre
- ThinkStation
- ThinkServer
- ThinkPad
- Idea Tablet
- IdeaPad
- IdeaCentre
- Microsoft Windows 8/8.1
Solution |
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The following are downgrade rights for Lenovo systems that are preloaded with Microsoft Windows 8/8.1:
Eligible for Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 Downgrade | Not Eligible for Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 Downgrade |
Note: (1): For select systems, a Microsoft Windows 7 or Windows Vista recovery DVD's (RDVD's) set can be purchased from Lenovo. For more information, contact a Lenovo Support Center. (2):Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 Pro cannot be downgraded to Microsoft Windows XP. |
Note:
To downgrade to Microsoft Windows 7, users must purchase a retail version of Microsoft Windows 7. |