Can I revert to Windows 7 from 8 w/o reformatting?

I have got Windows 8 installed on a partition.  I think it's 8 Pro, but not positive.   I know it was the $80 upgrade for students.  Is there a way to revert back to Windows 7 without reformatting and starting over with Boot Camp Assistant?  I'd really REALLY rather not have to delete everything and transfer it back from my backup drive again, if there's any other option.....
I don't currently have a key for 7 Professional, but I'm told Microsoft does allow you to get one of those, since there have been so many that have disliked Win 8.  I've got Mountain Lion 10.8.4 on the Mac side, if that makes any difference.
Any advice greatly appreciated!

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What you can do is to start the MacBook from the Windows DVD and perform a clean install. Doing this you won't keep your applications, but you will keep your user files in the "Windows.old" folder.
As far as I know, Microsoft doesn't allow you to get a product key for Windows 7 if you don't like Windows 8, more when you have upgraded from Windows 7 and I suppose you have the product key. If you reinstall, you will be able to use Windows for 30 days without product key

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