Andre Yoskowitz
20 Jan 2014 9:15
HP, the world's second largest PC maker, has begun emailing customers that "Windows 7 is back" as an option for those looking to buy new PCs.
The new promotion comes along with "$150 in savings" and the PC maker claims the operating system is "back by popular demand."
By heading over to the HP desktop PC section, all computers are set to Windows 7 by default, with Windows 8.1 only available through customization. Under the all-in-one section, HP's Android device is positioned favorably over Windows 8 models.
The move is a huge blow to Microsoft, which has tried to make Windows 8 more popular after a rough launch. In the past, when the failed Windows Vista launched, manufacturers made similar "back by popular demand" promotions for Windows XP.
"Windows 7 – back by popular demand!" pic.twitter.com/tANB7joTGJ (via @jackbrewster)
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