I have recently finished building my desktop, and still need to install an operating system. Can this handle installing a disk version of windows 8?
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Likely not. Your Windows 8 installation is likely on DVD. Most Microsoft install disks are on DVD due to their size. Now, if you want to switch over to linux, there are many distros that will install to your hard drive from a CD. Everyone should experience building a desktop. Way to go!
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U can also install 12.04 LTS on any computer running Windows (dont know about junker Win8). No partitioning required. Easy. It installs beside Win so u just choose at boot which OS to use. Just in case u r interested.
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The machine is actually a full computer with Windows 8 Professional (and now 8.1). It can install and run any Windows 8 compatible software in Desktop view. I would suggest getting an external mouse. The keyboard does not have a mouse and many programs do not run well with touch only.
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It might be, if you have a 64 bit version of Win 7, and change the BIOS to allow for a legacy BIOS boot. It has the new Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, so it isn't as easy as it could be. I know this isn't what you want to hear, but Win 8 isn't that bad, I just use the Classic shell, and have the best of both worlds.
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It comes with 64-bit Windows 8 built in to the system. There's no CD, so if you want a different OS, you have to rip it out of the processor.
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I would know the answer to that. I've had trouble getting it to support Windows 8.
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I have not installed Windows 8 on any of my systems. I can not provide any knowledgable answer.
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You generally will not get a windows cd with most new systems. The os should be fully functional out of the box. The office program is a trial and you will need to purchase a key or you can download a free word processing program such as open office or similar
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I cannot anwser this question I refuse to upgrade to windows 8 at this time. However, it works well with all other OS.
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The OS on this unit is actually going to be Win7 PRO 64bit. Please let us know if you have any other questions.Thank You,ServerMonkey
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Hi Brin, The unit is already pre-installed with Windows 8 64bit.Thanks, PCrush
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The manual does not mention Windows 8; just XP, Vista, Windows 7. Perhaps their website may offer a download to make it compatible, but I'm not sure.
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You can switch to Windows 7 if you want, but that requires that you have an install disc and it will require that you hunt down compatible drivers otherwise it won't come close to peak performance.
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Yes it will run windows 8 and it can handle a 64bit OS. Now is it going to be a speed demon? Nope. It should be a stable little computer.
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Good question! When I upgraded the computers for our office last month and was unable to install because there is no driver for Windows 8.
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yes and it comes with Windows 8 Cd's so you could upgrade. But a friend of mine told me Windows 8 isn't doing well right now, so don't use the cd yet. Until they fix their issues
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To the best of my knowledge, there should be no issues using this unit with Windows 8.