can i choose not to have windows 8 but windows 7 instead/
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If your purchasing this particular item it only comes with Windows 8, however you can install Windows 7 if you like, but my advice would be to look at this item instead. It has the same processor with a higher capacity hard drive and an additional 2 gigs of ram as well as having windows 7 preinstalled. Dell Inspiron i15R-2105sLV 15-Inch Laptop (Silver) [Discontinued By Manufacturer]
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from what I have been told by dell techs that you can switch to use either windows 8 or 7
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If your purchasing this particular item it only comes with Windows 8, however you can install Windows 7 if you like, but my advice would be to look at this item instead. It has the same processor with a higher capacity hard drive and an additional 2 gigs of ram as well as having windows 7 preinstalled. http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i15R-2105sLV-15-Inch-Laptop/dp/B0081YPVHE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8
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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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I don't think you can, but I've read that you can uninstall windows 8 and install windows 7
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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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Microsoft doesn't offer a downgrade to 7. You would have to buy Windows 7 (which is pretty expensive), and install the new operating system from the disc. Most computers now come with Windows 8. Win8 isn't going anywhere, so I suggest forcing yourself to getting used to it or fork out the cash. Microsoft also offers a free upgrade to Windows 8.1.
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Gerald, I did not really want to use WIN 8 either, but I could not find the box with win 7. So, my solution -- download and install START MENU 8 -- you will swear you are using WIN 7. You can purchase and install a FULL version of win 7, but with START MENU 8, you can hardly tell it from Win 7. It works.
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I would like to know the answer to that myself. Do not like windows 8 at all.
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Windows 7 is the operating system out of the box. You don't need to do anything.
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Yes you can use Windows 8.1, and you can also use the new Windows 10 when it is released. You do have to take into account your memory specs and processor specs as well. I would suggest having over 2GB of memory and a fairly decent processor for best experience.
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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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It's not an option with this version. You have to wipe the hard drive and install Windows 7 from scratch. So try and save your data off another drive or usb device.
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Mine came with windows 8. I removed it and installed 7. Made the mistake of reinstalling 8.1 and still hate it.
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Yes. At least at the time of my purchase Win 7 was the default. However, Win8 may be the new standard.
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As long as you have a copy of Windows 7 sure. Windows 8 runs fine and is actually quite simple to use once you get used to a few changes.
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Windows 8;however, Windows 8 allows for conversion back to Windows 7 "classic" as an option.
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I don't believe I received a disk with Windows 8. Not sure if it's possible to swap out with Windows 7. I believe there were options to order other similar HP PCs with Windows 7 instead when I ordered htis.
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I think you will have to buy a copy and reimage it. I have been very happy with Windows 8. You might want to try it for a while before investing in 7. Good luck!