Can ASUS load Windows 7 instead of Windows 8?
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I am not sure you would have to contact Asus on that issue. There is a program for $2.99 that will make Windows 8 look like Windows 7 without changing any of the Window 8 functions. It is called Stardock- Start 8. It is awesome! I love the laptop! Good luck!
1705613
If you have a windows 7 license and media, sure you can load it instead of windows 8.
1360256
Actually is i dont know or try to do that, but windows 8 is just like windows 7 with different "start menu" design . And most of apps are now copatible with w8Also it can be install win 7 because the system requirment is enough for that.
198934
My Asus N61JQ-X1 came with Windows 7 Home 64 bit. It's 64-bit, but 32 bit software runs on it just fine.
1861845
According to Asus tech support, Windows 7 professional is not supported, i.e. the drivers are not provided by Asus, only Windows 8 and 8.1 are available.
619374
Windows 8 is not listed as an option on the box, I use it on Windows 7, hope this helps.
1861846
Yes, but the drivers are not all listed on the Asus site. I have it running, but had to find some drivers on other sites.
441552
I do not have an asus, but it has worked fine with Linux, Mac, and windows 7 & 8. Hope this helps
1135783
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.
594621
I believe you can. I hate Windows 8 too but I don't have a Windows 7 license to have tried it.
2102872
I'm sure it can, but you'd need to have an external DVD drive to attach to the ASUS via USB since it has no optical drive of it's own (plus your own Windows 7 disc).
1196675
That I do not know...I loaded Windows 7 on it and have never used Windows 8
1855399
Yes, but make sure to download the driver from the Asus site and not use the driver in the included disc.
1661406
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.
152371
Nope. Msi has a separate bios for Win7 though. I go back and forth all of the time. Just be sure to flash the proper BIOS before installing. You can do this from inside of the BIOS. With that said, for 4.99, you can get start8 which makes it work almost exactly like Win7 with better support for the latest technology (usb3, ssd, etc.)
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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 haven't tried to do it, but I don't see why not so long as there is a Mint/Linux kernel for that CPU and drivers. Note that the machine came with the OS installed so be sure to do a backup and boot media. You might want to contact ASUS: http://service.asus.com, +01888-678-3688 to be sure.
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Yes you can load windows 7 on it no problem. Drivers are available from dell.com