When you install this hardrive do you need to buy window's 7 all over again.
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no, if you already have win 7 on your pc. google how to make recovery disk from your pc, then use the recovery disk to install it. option 2 clone the drive, there software on WD site and how to do it. but if you don't already have win 7 then you need to buy one
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No. The hard drive comes with a free version of Acronis, which should allow you to create a clone of your operating system. The catch is that since the solid state section of the hard drive in only 100 GB, you have to make sure that your C: drive is no more than 100 GB. The way I did this was by backing up all my music, photos, documents, downloads, etc. to an external hard drive, and then deleting the contents of these folders from the laptop. I also went into the hidden folder "c:/users/(your_name)/AppData" and deleted many GB of unnecessary data. At this point is when I cloned my C drive unto the solid state section of the new drive. The next step is to redirect the location of your documents, music, downloads, etc. to your D drive (the regular, non-solid state section of the drive) to make sure that you make proper use of the drive This being said, Acronis did not work for me. I had to use Macrium Reflect to clone the drive. The cloning process should take 30-60 mins. The telltale sign that Acronis was not working, is that it would finish the process in under 1 min. You can do a trial version of Macrium Reflect, just make sure that you can clone the drive, not only backup partitions. On the plus side, it was so worth it! My programs run lightning fast, and boot times are ridiculously fast! Good Luck!
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It is recommended but you can use the free clone software the WD offers to clone OS to new hard drive. Just keep in mind it is only 115 GB at first you can use
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Actually I have Windows 8.21 on my computer, functioning as Windows 7. I have two drives, that way I protect my software and can use a clone to copy it to the other drive and keep them up to date that way. Mine is a 1 TB solid state, quiet and very fast. Cost nearly $500.
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No, you can copy from your old hard drive to new drive or I took mine to Best Buy and had them transfer my OS and files I wanted to keep.
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I've done it with window 7 on the same drive. But I don't know but I plan to test I have the 64gb supersonic
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Yes, it will give you the option to upgrade from a previous Windows edition (which will let you keep all your documents and personal media) in the installation menu. You may also wipe your hardrive and make a fresh install as well.
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Well you do need a clean hard drive and computer that is put together to install it! :) I just purchased this, and installed it on my computer that I freshly built with a hard drive that was completely empty. You don't need anything additional except a computer. I would not suggest buying this system, though. Better off going with Windows 7. I've been trying to get rid of my version of this (it can be installed again on another computer) at: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Microsoft-Windows-8-OEM-64-bit-System-Builder-/171125918826?pt=US_Operating_Systems_Software&hash=item27d7e64c6a
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Of course you have to do the whole thing. You would need the restore/ setup CD from PC Mfr.
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It's just a drivers/utility DVD. The Windows 7 install DVD must be created via the recovery partiton (4 DVD's to burn!). And it will only restore the partition & Windows to their factory state (all other info on the drive will be destroyed.)
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Yes, I was using Windows 7 on the desktop computer that needed a new hard drive. This one works just fine.
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This model already comes with Windows 8 Pro license and recovery disks. You can install it at any time. Most resellers don't do the installations because all products must be factory sealed when the reach end users (if it's a brand new item). It's easy to install yourself, just follow the instructions.
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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.
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There shouldn't be any issues if you want to roll it back to Win 7, but this particular computer comes with Win 8 pre-installed.
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if you have the disk then you'll just have to reinstall it in the new computer
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I know mine did keep it in a safe place also your windows key keep them in safe place do not loose them.Yiu will need them in case you have to reinstall windows,windows may get corrupted or hard may go out you can allways buy a restallation cd but the key is more expensive .ebay has reinstallatio win 7 for as low as $29.95,but save everthing so you do not have to spend money.The seller usually gives you a warranty save it too. best wishes.Cecil
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If you bought a system without a hard drive then you will need to install one so you will have some storage.
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It comes with windows 7 preinstalled. If you want 8 you have to recover into 8.
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It comes w/ Windows 7 and a disc to "upgrade" to Windows 8 if you choose to
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I believe so. I got a Windows 7 program disk from MS in case I need to reload it. You should probably call the vendor on this to be sure.
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It is called a downgrade license. When the time comes and you want to install Windows 8, you don't have to purchase it as you already own it. If you want Windows 7 recovery disks, you will need to make them using Lenovo's software for creating them.