Can I get this laptop with Windows 7 Ultimate instead of Windows 8?
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It comes with Windows 8 and you can get a free update to 8.1. Honestly I wasn't all that crazy about Win 8, BUT once I got it, it didn't take that long to get used to it, and with a few tweaks, you can make it work more like Win 7 or before, there is a free program called Classic Shell http://www.classicshell.net/ that works great for making Win 8 look and work more like previous versions. The biggest issue is not having a start button on the desktop, and loading up in the apps menu instead of the desktop, this program takes care of that.Wretha
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It is now running on ultimate 7 , but would like to restore it back to windows 8. Do you have original 8 setup for a Toshiba Satellite c855d-s5307. It has a 500 Hard Drive, and 8rams.
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Likely if you put Windows 8 on it. However, it does come with Windows 7, or Vista even. Installing Windows 8 on it is no problem, and provides a speed benefit.
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since it is a really good computer, it would be great to have a really good OS. unfortunately, it is not offered for sale (anywhere) with Windows 7 & Windows 8 is a POS. DO NOT BUY THIS h8-1430. Shop around for a computer with Win 7, & configure it the best you can.
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Currently windows 7 ultimate is loaded. If you want I can avail windows 8 or 8.1 pro for you.
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You downgrade it, this notebook is windows 8 base system. Sorry can not help you
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The answer is both yes and no. I suggest you thoroughly read the article in PC Magazine that explains the process. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2417359,00.aspYou may have to buy an OEM Windows 7 OS disk which runs about $100. What I did to my computer was download a small program called "Classic Shell (google it) which makes Windows 8 look and act like Windows 7. Before you try anything else, give Classic Shell a try to see if it's to your liking. Hope this helped you : )
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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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No but you can buy the older models with windows 7. But, why would you not want windows 8?
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Mine came with Windows 7 but I'm not sure what they're putting on it now. I would think you could still find it with the older OS.
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It comes with windows 7 preinstalled. If you want 8 you have to recover into 8.
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Mine came with windows7.I already sold it, I thought I removed this post from Amazon. Is the post still active? thanks
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You can if u r me and have have all the necessary items to do so but no, not legally unless u want to pay $80 for Windows 7 License. But good news Windows 8 is good u just got to get used to it
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That's not a question, and yes, you can have Windows 8.1. It's a free upgrade for any and all Windows 8.0 users. You just have to update the system and then use the Microsoft store app inside the machine to download and install it. Decrapifying the laptop, updating it and getting 8.1 installed will take the better part of an evening, though.
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My laptop came with both Windows 7 and Windows 8; the user chooses which OS to install at the first boot. I don't think the memory is configurable from the seller, but it's easily upgraded if you purchase separately.
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Yes, you can do it and it will work. All drivers and software are available in the Samsung Support Web page. But you have to buy a Windows 7 license and you have to start from the very beginning, that is, creating a new partition and formatting it. I call Samsung Customer Care and they told me this should work but they will not support it. Considering time and money required to make it happen, I quit, hoping that Windows 8 would, eventually, improve. But again, it should work fine. Series 9 Ultrabooks are among the very very best. Good Luck