Downgrade from Windows 11 at an old machine.


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it is currently “stuck” on this.. (it has been on it for about 5 mins)
 

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    Windows 11 21H2AMD Ryzen 3 3100Corsair 8GB x 2 (16GB)Asus Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650 Super
    OS
    Windows 11 21H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Chillblast
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 3 3100
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Strix b450-f
    Memory
    Corsair 8GB x 2 (16GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650 Super
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 27" 1440p
    Screen Resolution
    1440p
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 1TB
    256GB NVME Seagate Barracuda
    Browser
    Firefox / Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • At a glance

    Windows 8.1Amd E24GB
    Operating System
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Amd E2
    Memory
    4GB
    Hard Drives
    128GB SSD
ISO's file name contains "DVD". And i think thats the key. It works only via DVD.
Not true, any Windows ISO will boot from USB as long as you fromat it as FAT32 and boot from legacy BIOS.
 

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Windows 11 Pro 23H2Intel i3 8100 @3.6Ghz1 x 16GB DDR4 @2400 MHzNvidia GeForce GT 1030 2GB SDDR4
OS
Windows 11 Pro 23H2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
MSI / MS-7B29
CPU
Intel i3 8100 @3.6Ghz
Motherboard
H310M PRO-VDH (MS-7B29)
Memory
1 x 16GB DDR4 @2400 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce GT 1030 2GB SDDR4
Sound Card
Realtek VEN_10EC&DEV_0887 / NVIDIA VEN_10DE&DEV_0081
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer V226HQL
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
SSD 500 GB Crucial MX500 / HDD 1 TB TOSHIBA DT01ACA100
PSU
ATX, details unknown
Case
Everest 551B
Cooling
details unknown
Keyboard
Mechanical Gaming Hydra R7 - Rampage
Mouse
Logitech G703
Internet Speed
Down: 28Mbps / Up: 19Mbps
Browser
Microsoft Edge
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Other Info
Bluetooth: TP Link 5.0 Nano USB adapter UB500
WLAN: D-Link 150 Pico USB adapter, N standard
Web camera: Logitech C270 HD 720p @30fps
Microphone: Trust MICO, model 23790

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 ProIntel 113700H16GBNVIDIA RTX 3050 ti
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Pavilion 17 cd2205nw
CPU
Intel 113700H
Memory
16GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA RTX 3050 ti
Screen Resolution
1980x1020
Hard Drives
Micron 512GB
Mouse
Logitech
Internet Speed
100Mbs
Browser
Vivaldi , Edge
Antivirus
Windows defender
MS win7 iso files dont have the most recent drivers so you might want to add usb3 and nvme support which is very simple. And you might need net driver.

I would also suggest manually installing the sha2 update because some recent drivers are sha2 signed and also it is needed for the mse update definitions.

easily done, d/l the msu file and dble click it.
 

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    Win7,Win11i7-97002x16gb 3600mhz
    OS
    Win7,Win11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7-9700
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x16gb 3600mhz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    benq gw2480
    PSU
    bequiet pure power 11 400CM
    Cooling
    cryorig m9i
  • At a glance

    win7,win11i5-84002x8gb 3200
    Operating System
    win7,win11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i5-8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x8gb 3200
    PSU
    xfx pro 450
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It has got past the copying stage, yet shortly after this screen (and choosing the top option), an error occurred telling me to install again. Will be keeping you all updated here, I will select the bottom option next time.
 

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    Windows 11 21H2AMD Ryzen 3 3100Corsair 8GB x 2 (16GB)Asus Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650 Super
    OS
    Windows 11 21H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Chillblast
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 3 3100
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Strix b450-f
    Memory
    Corsair 8GB x 2 (16GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650 Super
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 27" 1440p
    Screen Resolution
    1440p
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 1TB
    256GB NVME Seagate Barracuda
    Browser
    Firefox / Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • At a glance

    Windows 8.1Amd E24GB
    Operating System
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Amd E2
    Memory
    4GB
    Hard Drives
    128GB SSD
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Yep. Make sure to choose the option to NOT get updates. That worked for me. I chose custom, to wipe all of my data and install windows 7 fresh. I’ll let you know if anything goes wrong from now and the finished thing!
 

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    Windows 11 21H2AMD Ryzen 3 3100Corsair 8GB x 2 (16GB)Asus Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650 Super
    OS
    Windows 11 21H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Chillblast
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 3 3100
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Strix b450-f
    Memory
    Corsair 8GB x 2 (16GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650 Super
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 27" 1440p
    Screen Resolution
    1440p
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 1TB
    256GB NVME Seagate Barracuda
    Browser
    Firefox / Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • At a glance

    Windows 8.1Amd E24GB
    Operating System
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Amd E2
    Memory
    4GB
    Hard Drives
    128GB SSD
MS win7 iso files dont have the most recent drivers so you might want to add usb3 and nvme support which is very simple. And you might need net driver.

I would also suggest manually installing the sha2 update because some recent drivers are sha2 signed and also it is needed for the mse update definitions.

easily done, d/l the msu file and dble click it.
This old machine it hasnt NVME , but a simple SSD. Also i dont know how to write the drivers (USB and simple SSD) at USB installation stick.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 ProIntel 113700H16GBNVIDIA RTX 3050 ti
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Pavilion 17 cd2205nw
CPU
Intel 113700H
Memory
16GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA RTX 3050 ti
Screen Resolution
1980x1020
Hard Drives
Micron 512GB
Mouse
Logitech
Internet Speed
100Mbs
Browser
Vivaldi , Edge
Antivirus
Windows defender

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Win 11 ProAMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U24GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1596MHz (22-22-22-52)512MB ATI AMD Radeon Graphics (ASUStek Comput...
    OS
    Win 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Vivobook
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U
    Motherboard
    M1605YA
    Memory
    24GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1596MHz (22-22-22-52)
    Graphics Card(s)
    512MB ATI AMD Radeon Graphics (ASUStek Computer Inc)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor (1920x1200@60Hz) - P1 PLUS (1920x1080@59Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1200
    Hard Drives
    953GB Western Digital WD
    PSU
    45 Watts
    Mouse
    Lenovo Bluetooth.
    Internet Speed
    500 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
  • At a glance

    Windows 11AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz32 GB DDR4 SDRAM 3200 MHzNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
    Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ACER NITRO
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    CZ Scala_CAS (FP6)
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4 SDRAM 3200 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio. NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" LED backlight 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 144 Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB NVMe M.2
    PSU
    180 Watt, 19.5 V
    Mouse
    Lenovo Bluetooth
    Internet Speed
    500 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
This old machine it hasnt NVME , but a simple SSD. Also i dont know how to write the drivers (USB and simple SSD) at USB installation stick.
very easy.

for usb3 can install the windows 7 driverframework update (windows6.1-kb2864202-x64.msu )
then install the windows 8 usb3 stack. It works for all usb3 except the recent ryzen matisse.

usb3_win7_2021.zip

nothing extra is needed for sata ssd.

to prepare the installation media:

mount boot.wim image 2
install windows6.1-kb2864202-x64.msu
install the usb3 stack
save the image

mount install.wim image ( whatever number you want e.g pro is image 3 )
install windows6.1-kb2864202-x64.msu
install the usb3 stack
save the image

3 minute job. Of course while the images are mounted you might as well add the sha2 update and anything else you fancy, e.g your net driver.
 
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  • At a glance

    Win7,Win11i7-97002x16gb 3600mhz
    OS
    Win7,Win11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7-9700
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x16gb 3600mhz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    benq gw2480
    PSU
    bequiet pure power 11 400CM
    Cooling
    cryorig m9i
  • At a glance

    win7,win11i5-84002x8gb 3200
    Operating System
    win7,win11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i5-8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x8gb 3200
    PSU
    xfx pro 450
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UnfortunatEly it hasn’t worked. I think the disc was too scratched. I might try the method of using an iso.
 

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  • At a glance

    Windows 11 21H2AMD Ryzen 3 3100Corsair 8GB x 2 (16GB)Asus Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650 Super
    OS
    Windows 11 21H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Chillblast
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 3 3100
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Strix b450-f
    Memory
    Corsair 8GB x 2 (16GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650 Super
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 27" 1440p
    Screen Resolution
    1440p
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 1TB
    256GB NVME Seagate Barracuda
    Browser
    Firefox / Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • At a glance

    Windows 8.1Amd E24GB
    Operating System
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Amd E2
    Memory
    4GB
    Hard Drives
    128GB SSD

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 21H2AMD Ryzen 3 3100Corsair 8GB x 2 (16GB)Asus Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650 Super
    OS
    Windows 11 21H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Chillblast
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 3 3100
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Strix b450-f
    Memory
    Corsair 8GB x 2 (16GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650 Super
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 27" 1440p
    Screen Resolution
    1440p
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 1TB
    256GB NVME Seagate Barracuda
    Browser
    Firefox / Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • At a glance

    Windows 8.1Amd E24GB
    Operating System
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Amd E2
    Memory
    4GB
    Hard Drives
    128GB SSD
If you dont know how to service wim images, the easiest way is to use dism++
it is worth learning how to do this. When you have done it once you realize how easy it is.

Like everything , it is easy when you know how

screenshots for beginners
 

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  • At a glance

    Win7,Win11i7-97002x16gb 3600mhz
    OS
    Win7,Win11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7-9700
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x16gb 3600mhz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    benq gw2480
    PSU
    bequiet pure power 11 400CM
    Cooling
    cryorig m9i
  • At a glance

    win7,win11i5-84002x8gb 3200
    Operating System
    win7,win11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i5-8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x8gb 3200
    PSU
    xfx pro 450
I have reacted too much today - but thank you very much for this. I was trying to find this out in my earlier post, as I knew rufus could download ISO. I have installed 3.22, how would I download windows 7 through it? There is no download option. Perhaps that is too new of a feature?
See my post #29. Wonder if it would also be better to use MBR/Legacy bios?
 

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Win 11 ProAMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U24GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1596MHz (22-22-22-52)512MB ATI AMD Radeon Graphics (ASUStek Comput...
    OS
    Win 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Vivobook
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U
    Motherboard
    M1605YA
    Memory
    24GB Dual-Channel DDR4 @ 1596MHz (22-22-22-52)
    Graphics Card(s)
    512MB ATI AMD Radeon Graphics (ASUStek Computer Inc)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor (1920x1200@60Hz) - P1 PLUS (1920x1080@59Hz)
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1200
    Hard Drives
    953GB Western Digital WD
    PSU
    45 Watts
    Mouse
    Lenovo Bluetooth.
    Internet Speed
    500 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
  • At a glance

    Windows 11AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz32 GB DDR4 SDRAM 3200 MHzNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
    Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ACER NITRO
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
    Motherboard
    CZ Scala_CAS (FP6)
    Memory
    32 GB DDR4 SDRAM 3200 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio. NVIDIA High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15.6" LED backlight 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 144 Hz
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB NVMe M.2
    PSU
    180 Watt, 19.5 V
    Mouse
    Lenovo Bluetooth
    Internet Speed
    500 Mbps
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
MS win7 iso files dont have the most recent drivers so you might want to add usb3 and nvme support which is very simple. And you might need net driver.

I would also suggest manually installing the sha2 update because some recent drivers are sha2 signed and also it is needed for the mse update definitions.

easily done, d/l the msu file and dble click it.
I took errors for both files "unsupported device x64".
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 ProIntel 113700H16GBNVIDIA RTX 3050 ti
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Pavilion 17 cd2205nw
CPU
Intel 113700H
Memory
16GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA RTX 3050 ti
Screen Resolution
1980x1020
Hard Drives
Micron 512GB
Mouse
Logitech
Internet Speed
100Mbs
Browser
Vivaldi , Edge
Antivirus
Windows defender

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 Pro 23H2Intel i3 8100 @3.6Ghz1 x 16GB DDR4 @2400 MHzNvidia GeForce GT 1030 2GB SDDR4
OS
Windows 11 Pro 23H2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
MSI / MS-7B29
CPU
Intel i3 8100 @3.6Ghz
Motherboard
H310M PRO-VDH (MS-7B29)
Memory
1 x 16GB DDR4 @2400 MHz
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce GT 1030 2GB SDDR4
Sound Card
Realtek VEN_10EC&DEV_0887 / NVIDIA VEN_10DE&DEV_0081
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer V226HQL
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
SSD 500 GB Crucial MX500 / HDD 1 TB TOSHIBA DT01ACA100
PSU
ATX, details unknown
Case
Everest 551B
Cooling
details unknown
Keyboard
Mechanical Gaming Hydra R7 - Rampage
Mouse
Logitech G703
Internet Speed
Down: 28Mbps / Up: 19Mbps
Browser
Microsoft Edge
Antivirus
Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Other Info
Bluetooth: TP Link 5.0 Nano USB adapter UB500
WLAN: D-Link 150 Pico USB adapter, N standard
Web camera: Logitech C270 HD 720p @30fps
Microphone: Trust MICO, model 23790
I have reacted too much today - but thank you very much for this. I was trying to find this out in my earlier post, as I knew rufus could download ISO. I have installed 3.22, how would I download windows 7 through it? There is no download option. Perhaps that is too new of a feature?
I think he means Rufus 3.22 can burn an OK ISO to stick. Perhaps it contains old drivers for win7.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 ProIntel 113700H16GBNVIDIA RTX 3050 ti
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Pavilion 17 cd2205nw
CPU
Intel 113700H
Memory
16GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA RTX 3050 ti
Screen Resolution
1980x1020
Hard Drives
Micron 512GB
Mouse
Logitech
Internet Speed
100Mbs
Browser
Vivaldi , Edge
Antivirus
Windows defender
is your laptop or computer x86?
Nope x64. But the installation says the program works only with x32 machines.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 ProIntel 113700H16GBNVIDIA RTX 3050 ti
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Pavilion 17 cd2205nw
CPU
Intel 113700H
Memory
16GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA RTX 3050 ti
Screen Resolution
1980x1020
Hard Drives
Micron 512GB
Mouse
Logitech
Internet Speed
100Mbs
Browser
Vivaldi , Edge
Antivirus
Windows defender
I took errors for both files "unsupported device x64".
those msu files are microsoft standalone updates. Just click on them and they will install themselves on the os they are intended for.

they are intended for windows 7 sp1 x64

they wont install on a different os or a different bit version. They wont install on windows 7 sp0 or on x86.

for anybody who is curious, you can have a look at the applicability

package-properties1.jpg

package-properties2.jpg
 

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Win7,Win11i7-97002x16gb 3600mhz
    OS
    Win7,Win11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i7-9700
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x16gb 3600mhz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    benq gw2480
    PSU
    bequiet pure power 11 400CM
    Cooling
    cryorig m9i
  • At a glance

    win7,win11i5-84002x8gb 3200
    Operating System
    win7,win11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    i5-8400
    Motherboard
    gigabyte b365m ds3h
    Memory
    2x8gb 3200
    PSU
    xfx pro 450
those msu files are microsoft standalone updates. Just click on them and they will install themselves on the os they are intended for.

they are intended for windows 7 sp1 x64

they wont install on a different os or a different bit version. They wont install on windows 7 sp0 or on x86
I dont have win7 yet.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 11 ProIntel 113700H16GBNVIDIA RTX 3050 ti
OS
Windows 11 Pro
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Pavilion 17 cd2205nw
CPU
Intel 113700H
Memory
16GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA RTX 3050 ti
Screen Resolution
1980x1020
Hard Drives
Micron 512GB
Mouse
Logitech
Internet Speed
100Mbs
Browser
Vivaldi , Edge
Antivirus
Windows defender
A6B00EA2-79B2-4762-B5E4-C85B9C4E5E70.jpegRight. Attempt 2. I’m using an iso image now, set up feels identical to using the disc. I haven’t put the iso on a usb drive, as driver issues.. loosing data if something goes wrong etc. It is flying through installation, and I am now on expanding windows files.
 

My Computers My Computers

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 21H2AMD Ryzen 3 3100Corsair 8GB x 2 (16GB)Asus Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650 Super
    OS
    Windows 11 21H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Chillblast
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 3 3100
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Strix b450-f
    Memory
    Corsair 8GB x 2 (16GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650 Super
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 27" 1440p
    Screen Resolution
    1440p
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 1TB
    256GB NVME Seagate Barracuda
    Browser
    Firefox / Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • At a glance

    Windows 8.1Amd E24GB
    Operating System
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Amd E2
    Memory
    4GB
    Hard Drives
    128GB SSD
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