Can Windows 7 be loaded in place of the crappy Windows 8?
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I am sure you can.. But I have win8 setup to boot like win 7 using a 3rd party win 7 start button and it works great.. I can always flip over to metro if I want and go back
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I'm not a fan of Windows 8, but when used with a touchscreen (which it was designed for) it works well. You can load 7, but expect some difficulty.
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If you have a windows 7 license and media, sure you can load it instead of windows 8.
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Go to download@Cnet.com search for Windows start menu and it will convert windows 8 to windows 7 format
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Windows 8 is not listed as an option on the box, I use it on Windows 7, hope this helps.
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Yes, you can downgrade Win 8 to Win 7. Here is web that show you how to do it: http://www.crn.com/slide-shows/applications-os/240155734/how-to-downgrade-from-windows-8-to-windows-7.htm
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Yes you can load windows 7 on it no problem. Drivers are available from dell.com
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I would think you should be able to install Windows 7 Home Premium, especially if you wipe out Win 8 first. You may have to change it so the computer looks to the CD/DVD drive on boot up.
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Mine came loaded with Windows 7, but it has an official Windows 8 sticker on the bottom. Win 8 may be included somehow, but I'm just not interested enough to find out where.
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Yes. I am pretty sure you can go back to windows 7, but don't know why you would not want to use windows 8.1. Once you experiment w/some changes, you will love it! do and the all in one too!
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You would have to fresh install it your self.It does not come with Windows 7. Only Windows 8.
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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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It's Windows 8, not Windows 8 Professional. So it can't be downgraded to Windows 7, if that's what you're looking for.
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I have version 4 on Windows 7. Not sure if they have made one that requires version 8.
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I haven't tried it nor do I use Windows eight anymore. For me windows 7 is fine.
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I am almost positive that you can. I have not fully downloaded to Windows 8.1.
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You'll need to buy Win 8 Pro (Sounds stupid, I know)then downgrade to Win 7.It's cheaper and easier to download Classic Shell and use that for the start menu like i have.
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You can either use window 7 or window 8 which ever one you prefer, it comes with the CD to download window 8.