Of the software until they are ready to migrate to a later version technology. Thanks to downgrade rights, end users who have acquired a later version of the software (such as Windows 10 Pro or Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard) can use an earlier version Terms that customers accept upon first running Windows and Windows Server software. Downgrade rights are documented in the Microsoft Software License You are a direct OEM, please contact your Microsoft Account Manager.ĭowngrade and down-edition rights are an end-user right that Microsoft offers to customers for certain OEM products which meet the technical requirements for a Windows software downgrade. If you are a customer of a direct OEM, please contact your OEM for more information about downgrade rights. Important: the information on this page is intended for system builders and the downgrade rights that apply to their customers. How to Windows 10 Pro OEM downgrade to Windows 7 Pro