Will it work?

CaptainRamius · 10-28-14, 11:11 AM

I am considering downgrading my Windows 8 laptop to Windows 7... to play Dangerous Waters. Windows 8 is, in my opinion, very hard to find files in, and I like the setup of windows 7 anyway better. My question is.. will Windows 7 run Dangerous Waters?

Tango589 · 10-28-14, 11:30 AM

Yes it does, it's what I'm running DW on. Good Hunting!

FPSchazly · 10-28-14, 06:35 PM

Runs like a charm. Also, I don't consider going to Windows 7 a downgrade

Great OS.

Pisces · 10-28-14, 09:04 PM

If DW was the only reason to downgrade Windows 8 to 7 then you may not have to. Somebody made a fix recently to prevent the game crashing. Well, it might still be rough around the edges, but it doesn't crash instantly. (not tested myself)

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...3&postcount=22

[EDIT] Nevermind, didn't notice you stated you found it hard to get along with Win8.

raymond6751 · 10-29-14, 05:33 AM

I was advised against it by my computer sales store. The equipment is built differently and requires new drivers, which might be hard to do, and which might now like the switch. I'd day let the pro's do it for you, unless you are a computer hardware person.

I wish you the best.

Pisces · 10-29-14, 01:55 PM

I'd say that laptop driver compatibility with Windows 7 depends alot on the make/model/brand. To hard to say without specifications of it.

But yes, if you do it make sure you know how to handle this stuff, or let it be done by a computer techie.

Cmdr. Lennox · 10-29-14, 03:00 PM

Ive made it too! It works Great!

Pigmachine · 10-29-14, 10:29 PM

Calling an switch from win7 from 8 or 8.1 a downgrade is pure blasphemy

Took quite a while for me to upgrade from xp and actually like win7 more, when you set it up as you want it! But I love it now!

10-28-14, 11:11 AM	#1
CaptainRamius Sonar Guy Join Date: May 2014 Location: In shallow waters Posts: 388 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Will it work? I am considering downgrading my Windows 8 laptop to Windows 7... to play Dangerous Waters. Windows 8 is, in my opinion, very hard to find files in, and I like the setup of windows 7 anyway better. My question is.. will Windows 7 run Dangerous Waters?

10-28-14, 11:30 AM	#2
Tango589 Still crazy as ever! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 3,375 Downloads: 180 Uploads: 1	Yes it does, it's what I'm running DW on. Good Hunting! __________________ Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way...

10-28-14, 06:35 PM	#3
FPSchazly Good Hunting! Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Beantown Posts: 776 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 1	Runs like a charm. Also, I don't consider going to Windows 7 a downgrade Great OS. __________________ Your friendly neighborhood modern submarine YouTuber. My videos: Exclusive Look at Modern Naval Warfare! Dangerous Waters Liu Doctrine (LwAmi Learn to play Dangerous Waters

10-28-14, 09:04 PM	#4
Pisces Silent Hunter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AN9771 Posts: 4,904 Downloads: 304 Uploads: 0	If DW was the only reason to downgrade Windows 8 to 7 then you may not have to. Somebody made a fix recently to prevent the game crashing. Well, it might still be rough around the edges, but it doesn't crash instantly. (not tested myself) http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...3&postcount=22 [EDIT] Nevermind, didn't notice you stated you found it hard to get along with Win8. Last edited by Pisces; 10-29-14 at 01:51 PM.

10-29-14, 05:33 AM	#5
raymond6751 Admirable Mike Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,338 Downloads: 421 Uploads: 0	Drivers I was advised against it by my computer sales store. The equipment is built differently and requires new drivers, which might be hard to do, and which might now like the switch. I'd day let the pro's do it for you, unless you are a computer hardware person. I wish you the best. __________________ Game Designer: Close The Atlantic - World War Three https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/...orld-war-three

10-29-14, 01:55 PM	#6
Pisces Silent Hunter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AN9771 Posts: 4,904 Downloads: 304 Uploads: 0	I'd say that laptop driver compatibility with Windows 7 depends alot on the make/model/brand. To hard to say without specifications of it. But yes, if you do it make sure you know how to handle this stuff, or let it be done by a computer techie.

10-29-14, 03:00 PM	#7
Cmdr. Lennox Seaman Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: My mind will always be on a ship Posts: 33 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	Ive made it too! It works Great! __________________ Honor, Courage, Commitment

10-29-14, 10:29 PM	#8
Pigmachine Seaman Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Sweden Posts: 32 Downloads: 36 Uploads: 0	Calling an switch from win7 from 8 or 8.1 a downgrade is pure blasphemy Took quite a while for me to upgrade from xp and actually like win7 more, when you set it up as you want it! But I love it now!

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