Is this machine available with a more proven operating system like Win7
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It will support Windows 7 if you want to install it once you get it, however per your question MSI does not offer any versions of the GT70 2OC models with 7 pre-installed by them. Windows 8 has come a long way since its release over a year ago and may people have come to really like it. Especially with the recent release of 8.1.
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no, if you buy from usedhardware, it comes with a dell disk you boot up and it installs windows 7. For $90 its a great deal.
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Sorry I don't like win8! I prefer win7! Good luck and hope some1 can answer your ?
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We are offering Win 7 Pro 64 Bit installed on this unit. 64 Bit OS allows the system to read over 4GB memory as well as the drivers digitally signed for stability. Thanks
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Hello, You can call HP Tech Support and check if Recovery Disc with Win 7 for this model available. Best regards, Amuras
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Not that I'm aware. I do hate Win8 but have learned to live with it. It is ridiculous they don't give you the option of Win7.
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No it is a free upgrade. Windows 7 is still preferred in most corporate environments and Win 8 offers few benefits if you don't have a touch screen so they are giving you the option to upgrade in the future. It is a no strings attached deal.
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Yes, here are the systems it'll run under:Supported Operating SystemsWindows 8Windows 7 Home Premium, Pro, Enterprise & Ultimate Editions (32-bit & 64-bit)Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Enterprise & Ultimate Editions (32-bit & 64-bit, SP2)Windows® XP Home & Pro editions (SP3)
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If you click on the link "System Requirements" Windows 7 is listed so I am going to try it.
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The OS on this unit is actually going to be Win7 PRO 64bit. Please let us know if you have any other questions.Thank You,ServerMonkey
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Yes. Win 7 is what I have and it works fine. Highly recommend the product, too. Works great and easy.
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Unless its been removed. HP shipped with Win 8. What I'm wondering is if Win 7 would hobble the performance of the machine? [Yeah, I would downgrade]
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You may want to contact mfg (they were very helpful over the phone- small company) to see if there is a downgrade option. When we purchased our unit, we were able to get Win 7 but having worked in the industry Microsoft usually "forces" OEM vendors to their latest version of software.
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"Can one simply upgrade the Windows 7 Home Edition to Windows 7 professional on this machine?"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtBZO7ZKOc4
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Yes, the system I was using already had Win 7 with the original drive not working. I didn't have any issue replacing this drive under Win 7 at all. The OS recognized the drive right away. Hope this helps!
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Yes..without a problem. But..(I don't remember if it had an operating system on it when it arrived) unless it has the operating system on it..you'll have to use a "full blown" version of Windows 7..not the upgrade.
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It might be, if you have a 64 bit version of Win 7, and change the BIOS to allow for a legacy BIOS boot. It has the new Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, so it isn't as easy as it could be. I know this isn't what you want to hear, but Win 8 isn't that bad, I just use the Classic shell, and have the best of both worlds.