in Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP Discussions https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Windows-8-1-8-7-Vista-and-XP-Discussions/Can-I-just-install-windows-7/m-p/1003149 Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and XP Discussions topics Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:05:41 +0000 sw07_en <![CDATA[ ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/1003149/1003149 I have a new lenovo laptop installed with windows 8 (I don't have the model number), sold in the US. I have a completely  legitimate windows 7 disc (sold in the UK).  Can I just install windows 7, assuming I don't care about windows 8 (I have no interest in dual booting, and have no data on the l ]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:05:41 +0000 https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/1003149/1003149 marcint <![CDATA[ Re: Can I just install windows 7 ]]> https://forums.lenovo.com/topic/findpost/1518/1003149/1003273         

 Yes, just turn off secureboot in the BIOS. Windows 7 will not boot on a new windows 8 machine that has secureboot on.