If I were to install Windows 7 on this, would the touchscreen capabilities still work?
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I can't guarantee it but every touch screen machine that I have put Windows 7 on has worked well.
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No problems with Windows 7 supporting the unit. If you have room for it in your box, it should work.
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No it isn't touch screen, and while the computer itself is a good value the Windows 8 is a frustration hassle to use. What were they thinking when they released it? Didn't they test it on consumers? Try to find a similar computer with Windows 7.
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Yes. Windows 8 does not require the touch screen to function but is designed to work with one. You can just as easily use your mouse and keyboard for typical functions.
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yes you can install windows 7(xp no longersupported) but This laptop has room only for 32bit
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That is correct. If you install Windows 8, you will not be able to avail yourself of the "touch" functions. However, with the installed Windows 7, it's just fine.
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1. You can use a stylus with any touchscreen, so yes. /2. There is no reason to dual-boot, as most- if not all -Windows 7 software works with Windows 8. /3. I looked all over the web for "Aura Software," and the BEST result I got was for a law firm, so I'm still not sure what you mean.
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I have Window's 7 and it works just fine, however it should not make any difference which operating system you are using.
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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 would need a valid (unused) Windows 7 key, so most likely you'd need to buy a copy. I just did this, there are a few changes you need to make in bios to get it to install, too.
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No it's not touchscreen, but it's Windows 8 and an amazing purchase! Does that help?
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Yes you can. I did a upgrade install of 7 ultimate and had no problems with the drivers or included software. With a clean install, Windows 7 should find most of the drivers you need. Any others you should be able to get on Acer's website.
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The os is your choice; I have Win7 upgradable later if I want. The screen seems matte to me, but I'm not sure....
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To my knowledge it does not, and even if it did, the touch screen window features would most likely not work.
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It depends on the OS you have installed. For my Windows 7 system the drivers were already onboard. When 1st connected Windows searched its own driverbase and asked me to verify the device. Then all was good to go. I imagine Win8 would be about the same. Note that for the touch function to work you must also connect a usb port & the cable supplied with the monitor is fairly short. You might want to have a 6 to 10 foot usb cable on hand to make hooking up easy.
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I imagine it can...mine came with windows 8, but of course no touch screen with this model.
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Hi Pam, yes you can. It comes with Windows 8 OS, that supports touch features. Thanks, PCrush