Hi - I recently purchased this product but don't recall seeing the Win 8 pro upgrade disk? How do I go about upgrading it to Win 8? Is there a code?
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Hello,Here is a link to the produce for upgrading to Windows 8: http://download.lenovo.com/lenovo/content/windows8/upgrade/ideapad/index_en.htmlThank you,Jesse
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It comes with Windows 7 Professional pre-installed, but you can upgrade it to Windows 8 Pro via its disc.
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The Aspire does not come with Windows 8 Pro but you can upgrade for $80 (about). The $39 price is only for people upgrading from an older version of Windows. I upgraded my S7-391-9886 to Pro but don't really see any advantage to upgrading and probably would not do it again.
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Has anyone asked about the 128GB with Win 7 Pro, it is not listedInstead the model # for the 64GB with Win 7 Pro (XE700T1A-A05US) matches the one for the 128 GB
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I had no problem at all installing the drive . My problem came in when I installed my copy of Windows 7 and the old drive contained the Old Windows XP ops system. So I started getting statements that my Ops System might be counterfeit. So I spent $67.00 and ordered a full Win 7 Professional and everything is great now. Sorry I could not be of more help.Travis
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Mine came with Windows 7 professional installed and with recovery disks for Windows 8 should you want to upgrade.
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Ever watch "The Wizard of Oz"? You had it with you all along, every copy of Windows 7 (and Vista) has all the bits and pieces for every edition. (from memory) hit the Windows (aka Start) button, type 'Windows Anytime Upgrade', and it should load up the interface to enter the code that unlocks the pro features.
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Windows 8.1 upgrade is free. You will be asked to upgrade once you get your laptop up and running. You CAN upgrade to Win 8.1 Pro if you want...that will cost you on the upgrade fee through Microsoft thou.
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This one does NOT come with Windows 7 or any Windows OS. If you are a student, you can get Windows 8 for 80 bucks. Use your student email or any .edu email address. The upgrade to Windows 8 Pro is 69.99 and you just have to request for a back up disc to use as an installation disk. As far as this Z-Box, I did have a hard time installing the drivers to successfully install Windows. Make sure you read up on the manual. After you get everything set up, it works like a charm. Make sure you get a cd/dvd usb drive as well. This doesn't come with DVD drive. Hope it helps, write back if you need anything. This one does NOT come with Windows 7 or any Windows OS. If you are a student, you can get Windows 8 for 80 bucks. Use your student email or any .edu email address. The upgrade to Windows 8 Pro is 69.99 and you just have to request for a back up disc to use as an installation disk. As far as this Z-Box, I did have a hard time installing the drivers to successfully install Windows. Make sure you read up on the manual. After you get everything set up, it works like a charm. Make sure you get a cd/dvd usb drive as well. This doesn't come with DVD drive. Hope it helps, write back if you need... » Read More This one does NOT come with Windows 7 or any Windows OS. If you are a student, you can get Windows 8 for 80 bucks. Use your student email or any .edu email address. The upgrade to Windows 8 Pro is 69.99 and you just have to request for a back up disc to use as an installation disk. As far as this Z-Box, I did have a hard time installing the drivers to successfully install Windows. Make sure you read up on the manual. After you get everything set up, it works like a charm. Make sure you get a cd/dvd usb drive as well. This doesn't come with DVD drive. Hope it helps, write back if you need anything. « Show Less
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When I received mine, it was Windows 7 Pro with Windows 8 Pro discs (for upgrade).
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Hi Kathryn, this one comes with Windows 7 Pro instead of 8.1 non pro version, a Samsung SSD instead of Kingston and a Western Digital Black HDD instead of the Blue version.
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Nevermind, I got it! The manufacturer is "Pro Ebiz LLC". You have to download their Windows Update from there apparently.. But that didn't really help. I just had to select to "manually install the driver", then point the install to C:\. You will get a security warning about installing the driver, but go ahead and do it. The device works great!!! Thanks a lot!
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Mine all came with win 7 pro out of the box, but i Think you can inlace upgrade not sure though.
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I am also looking for the memory upgrade. If someone who has done this could post details, I would be eternally grateful! Not a member of the geek sqad so I am not sure how to go about it - is there a specific type to buy and how do you instal it?
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It ships with a regular version of Windows 8 and then you can upgrade to Windows 8.1. It does not come with Pro - I saw that as an upgrade for $99.
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I did it. It is free. If you don't get an upgrade offer came up when 1st initiating and Registering Windows after you start the machine the 1st time, you can Google "Windows 8.1 Upgrade" and select the download from the MS website. You can also check the list of updates in the Windows Update app in Control Panel. It takes a while to download and install.
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Windows 7 comes pre-installed and mine came with an upgrade disk for Windows 8, should I ever decide to upgrade.