Can you go back to windows 7 on this machine?
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I installed Ubuntu on my machine. It is not working properly for two reasons, It is not possible to connect to any network with the network adaptor, and the functions keys does not work.
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Yes, we can install Windows 7 on this system. You can contact us using the contact us link in our Amazon store for more information.
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No, the OS is windows 8, but you can simulate windows 7 on the desktop. That is why I decided to keep it as is.
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I am sorry I can not help. I did not like W8 and I returned the computer with W8 and went back to my W7 computer Operating system.
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You downgrade it, this notebook is windows 8 base system. Sorry can not help you
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I don't know if it can, best bet is to buy the real version of windows 7. My computer 2010 toshiba laptop rejected the boot because it was not a real version of the windows 7 program
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I've tried to use my with Windows 7 but was not able. If others could I sure would like to know how, so that I can use my baby again.
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No, but you can set up Windows 8 to emulate Windows 7. Check out Computershpper.com for some tips.
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It's not an option with this version. You have to wipe the hard drive and install Windows 7 from scratch. So try and save your data off another drive or usb device.
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Hi there...I think its hard to go windows7...of course we can do it but...I suggest to stick to the windows 8 better. but before you install...try to download factory recovery DVD first in case.... If it is external..of course you can...anyway...good luck with your customization of your system.
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I do not know that you can swap out 8 to 7, But check out the updated Windows 8.1, as it will be nearly the same as 7. I have not done this yet as I am liking the 8 version now. I do know that you will love this computer as I have had mine for many months now.
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I don't believe so. I got this with windows 8, and best buy stated that microsoft is trying to phase out windows 7, but im sure if you know someone whos good with computers, theres a way to remove windows 8 and get windows 7. but buying off the rack i do not believe so.
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hi Douglas, No, this one has no downgrade rights to Windows 7. You may reformat the PC and install a Window 7 OS instead, but you will have to buy the OS, media and license, and it will definitely void the PC's warranty. Thanks PCrush
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Not pre-loaded, you would have to buy Windows 7 separately and do a downgrade install.
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65+ yrs, not tech savy but if you mean "windows 8". Then yes. I had someone to revert mine where I could use 7. But the computer it'self I love it! I'm sure I will learn to use 8 eventually, maybe,,,,,,,,
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Right now I have windows 7 so I dont know. you can go to the website and ask the source. He answered my emails and even updated my software when improvements were made.
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from what I have been told by dell techs that you can switch to use either windows 8 or 7