Does this Laptop have a disc drive? Stupid question, I know, but I need to know if I can use my disc to install Windows 7.
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Good question since the specs dont list it, but yes it does: 8x Super Multi DVDRW/CDRW Combo Drive (Dual Layer w/ Software)
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The one I received did NOT have a CD/DVD drive, and I did not expect it to, for my use, I don't need a CD/DVD drive, I've been living with out it just fine for a while now, my last laptop did have one, but I can probably recall using once or twice during the, believe it or not, 4 years that I had it with me...and yes, It is a 64 bit version of Windows 8, great machine by the way!
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I'm having the same problem. Windows7 doesn't recognize it. Can't find drivers for the drive or the case ANYWHERE.
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No. No cd/DVD drive. Most programs have online drivers so i haven't missed having a physical drive.
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I just saw that it's Windows 7 you want to go to. It's the same procedure basically. You need to get your data off that system if possible. You'll also need a Windows 7 install disk.
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You're way beyond my level of understanding. Mine came with Windows 7 installed and works just fine, even after a later re-install when the hard drive was wiped clean to get rid of a virus.
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Legally when you buy a computer with an OS you have to include the disc. It sounds like what you need is a custom built PC.
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i used it to install windows 7 on a fairly new laptop the other day so i know it is possible, however that computer needs to be able to boot from a usb device. If you can boot from a flash drive, then it can boot from this too granted your media was created right and is bootable. just go into your bios and change the boot device order or if there's a selective boot option go with that rather than change the bios.. Just remember to change the boot order back to the original setting once you're done. Usually i make a bootable flash drive these days, however this installation i used the dvd that came from a store. Hope you get what you want done. i used it to install windows 7 on a fairly new laptop the other day so i know it is possible, however that computer needs to be able to boot from a usb device. If you can boot from a flash drive, then it can boot from this too granted your media was created right and is bootable. just go into your bios and change the boot device order or if there's a selective boot option go with that rather than change the bios.. Just remember to change the boot order back to the original setting once you're done. Usually i make a bootable flash drive these days, however this installation i used the dvd... » Read More i used it to install windows 7 on a fairly new laptop the other day so i know it is possible, however that computer needs to be able to boot from a usb device. If you can boot from a flash drive, then it can boot from this too granted your media was created right and is bootable. just go into your bios and change the boot device order or if there's a selective boot option go with that rather than change the bios.. Just remember to change the boot order back to the original setting once you're done. Usually i make a bootable flash drive these days, however this installation i used the dvd that came from a store. Hope you get what you want done. « Show Less
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it either comes with the CD, or Win7 doesn't need it(pre-installed drivers)... either way i'm using it for my hard drives on a window7 64-bit PC. However it does not work with optical drives(dvd/cd)
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It does not require drivers... Just plug it in,boot w8.1, and make sure to ENABLE the drive (google it. It is important)
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No a Win 7 back-up disc was not included.I did not check if memory can be added because it's bigger than I'll ever use !
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No, the laptop does not have a CD /DVD drive. You are able to connect an external one to the laptop, if that helps.
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Yes this laptop does have a disk drive that plays, rips, and burns dvds/cds. It cannot play bluray unfortunately.
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This computer will come with the Windows 7 Disk. If you order one, and for some reason do not receive a disk, simply contact our Customer Service department.
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I have Windows 7 and it appears it would work if the actual disc drive worked. My laptop did recognize the device, the drive itself was defective.
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I have Windows 7 on it and it works just fine... Although I don't know how it handles on a day to day basis, I use mine as a Torrent Downloader and nothing else... Install was a breeze via USB THUMB DRIVE
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You would have to fresh install it your self.It does not come with Windows 7. Only Windows 8.