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The Lenovo Ideapad S415 Touch notebook originally shipped with Windows 8, and users have reported difficulties installing alternative operating systems such as Windows 7 or Windows 10. A common issue is the need for specific hard drive drivers during Windows 7 installation, which are not included in the standard installer. Lenovo support may not provide assistance for OS downgrades, citing warranty concerns. Users seeking to install Windows 7 on the Ideapad S415 often need to obtain the appropriate storage drivers and load them via USB during setup. Performance concerns with certain applications on Windows 10 have also been noted.
  1. chrisMontreal

    Windows 7 can't install windows 7 (hard drive drivers ???)

    okay, I have a LENOVO Ideapad S415 Touch notebook that came with windows 8 (shudder) I TRIED windows 10 on it but found that my favourite MMO was INCREDIBLY slow on it.. Eve-Online.. I TRIED installing windows 7 on it.. but ... apperantly I need drivers for the hard drive... (wtf ?).. so.. I...
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    • compatibility drivers eve online hard drive ideapad s415 installation laptop lenovo mmo operating system performance support tech support upgrade usb user experience warranty windows 10 windows 7 windows 8
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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