Should not install Windows 7 on Windows 8 PC?

HP has just advised users not to install Windows 7 on PCs designed specifically for Windows 8.

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In case the customer intentionally installs, the company will refuse technical support but only repair the broken hardware, Computerworld reports. This warning has appeared on HP's Windows 8 Support page since yesterday.

However, the good news is that this policy does not affect the users who are most likely to 'violate' the businesses. The reason is that businesses that buy HP 'notebooks and desktops' can completely delete Windows 8 to reinstall Windows 7, HP reassures.

According to experts, this guarantee is very important because most businesses are not rushing to upgrade the system to Windows 8. Enterprises are known for slowing down new operating system applications and in fact, quite Many companies have just moved to use Windows 7 recently.

But maybe they still need to buy a new computer, and when they fall into this situation, they have the right to 'downgrade' the default operating system to an older version. The licensing agreement that Microsoft signed with the company allows them to use any version, as long as it is legal.

That's why many small companies are still using Windows XP, even though new XP PCs have stopped selling in 2010. Microsoft will also support Windows XP, an operating system this year. has turned 11, by the end of April 8, 2014.

But if you are an individual user and are planning to buy a new PC, be cautious. Since October 26, all HP desktops and notebooks will only install Windows 8. Windows 7 will no longer be supported on new systems. HP will not provide any Windows 7 drivers, applications or content officially. Therefore, if the user is determined to downgrade the operating system, HP will only continue to support the hardware.