Can I install Windows 7 on a Satellite C855-1WR?

I've made a BIG mistake! After having Satellite's for years, I recently bought a C885-1WR but didn't notice it came with Windows 8.....and I HATE it :(
Can I install Windows 7 on this machine?
If so, how do I do this, please?
I have very little technical knowledge, so easy answers please.
I would be eternally grateful for any help.
Thank you so much
Polly

Of course you can do that.
You can install Win 7 if you want.
Firstly you have to go to BIOS (press F2 while booting)
In BIOS disable secure boot and switch from UEFI mode to CSM mode.
Save the changes and now you could boot from the Win 7 disk and could start the installation.
But just one important note: read you user manual and create the recovery disk BEFORE installing anything on the notebook. The recovery disk help you to go back to Win 8 in cases you would like to use it again!

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