Can I change to Windows 7?
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You have to buy windows 7 separately, but I just installed classic shell which makes it boot on the normal desktop and works almost like windows 7
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Hi Really depends on the age of your machine. This version is for system builders, meaning you'd have to wipe windows xp and install win7 fresh. This won't upgrade an existing windows installation. If your machine is older than 4 years, I'd suggest a new machine. The install took 15gb of my hard disk
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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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I have no idea. I got this one because it had Windows 7 and I did not want 8!
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From Vista (32 bit) you should be able to upgrade and everything will transfer over. Your system should meet all the minimum requirements for Win 7 if it was running Vista, check this page http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/system-requirements to make sure. If you buy this and find it won't upgrade, you won't totally lose the value of buying Windows 7 as you can also do a 'clean' install that would require you to reinstall Office and others. However, you should backup your important files before you upgrade, just to be safe.
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I don't know if Windows 8 would change the hardware requirements from Windows 7. You might check Askbobrankin.com or windowssecrets.com. You can specifically ask that question at Askbobrankin.com.
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Yes, you can. Simply put, yes. I used to have an XP. It does work on it. 7 is old, It will even work on windows 2000. Which I also, had where it worked. So yes, go right ahead and upgrade to 7.
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Yes. The computer took me about a week to get used to because of the interface but, love it. You have the option to switch your home page to Windows 7 but, don't. It's best to bite the bullet and learn something new.
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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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Depends on which operating system you're changing it to and the hardware in the computer. You will have to do some research on the components of this laptop and determine its compatibility with other operating systems, such as Linux or Mac. If you are simply referring to changing it to say Window 7, you more than likely won't have any compatibility issues as both 7 and 8 are similar. Also, note that if you do change the OS, a lot of the time it will void the warranty on the computer. Honestly, I like Windows 8. It runs very well without issue. If you're concerned about the new metro interface and want to have a normal desktop with a start menu, all you need to do is do a little research on software that both bypasses the metro interface (takes you directly to the desktop look automatically) and adds a start menu back.
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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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You will have Win 7 at initial launch. The unit comes with Win 8 discs to add if you want. I can't speak to the Win 8 option because I'm not using it.
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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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You can change the mode if needed as well, but if you don't change the mode it'll auto setup everything to the new OS depending on the bit and type. Example: It'll adjust to Windows 7 32 bit or Windows 8 64 bit differently as well as Linux if you do not use Windows.
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Yes you can install any application that currently installs to win7. The interface is the exact same.
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No. And Windows 8 sucks. Buy a laptop that still has Windows 7 installed or buy a touch screen which is awkward unless it has a detachable screen. There are steps by which you can change Windows 8 to a more friendly environment without all the charms and hot corners and other junk.
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You could by a license for Windows 7, reformat the primary drive, and then install the OS. Windows 8 is just another Vista in my opinion.