Lenovo E73z Downgrade option from Windows 8 Professional 64 Bit to Windows 7 Professional 32 Bit

Hi,
I'm planning to buy Lenovo E73z Non-touch i7-4770s All in One desktop, Is there an option to downgrade Windows 8 prof 64 bit to Windows 7 prof 32 bit because our software only runs or compatible in Windows 7 32 bit.
As a general option for Microsoft downgrade option is it possible?
Is it compatible to do such option in the hardware?
Thanks in advance!

You should be able to get Win 7 Pro 32, as it is listed here:
LINK
So speak to Lenovo indeed ...
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