can this be loaded with windows 7 instead of windows 8?
775721
Yes, but not everything will work correctly. I would recommend staying windows 8.
1476809
No but you can buy the older models with windows 7. But, why would you not want windows 8?
694435
No. It has Windows 7 Pro. You would own the license to Windows 8 Pro and could install that as well, but comes loaded with Windows 7 Pro.
801646
Yes it can as windows 8 is built on the same platform as windows 7 which I have it running on just fine. Order it plug it up wait for windows to install drivers and you're ready
1978699
I don't see why not. I have Windows 7 and it works fine. 7 and 8 are close enough.
39818
This model comes with Windows 8 pre-loaded. Consider C6Z38UT which comes with Windows 7 Pro (but a bit more expensive because of Pro version)
594623
As long as you have a clean Win 7 copy, sure. Can you downgrade win 8 that's on it to win 7? No. They push out new systems with the new operating system to further that gen of software
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.
572097
Comes preloaded with windows 8....you could reformat it and put 7 one it if you own a copy
97026
Yes, you can but make sure that the source computer is running on Windows 7 32-bit.
709249
It is preintalled with windows 7 pro. You will have a win 8 license but would have to install/upgrade yourself
2023201
Hi there...I think its hard to go windows7...of course we can do it but...I suggest to stick to the windows 8 better. but before you install...try to download factory recovery DVD first in case.... If it is external..of course you can...anyway...good luck with your customization of your system.
800398
I am sure you can.. But I have win8 setup to boot like win 7 using a 3rd party win 7 start button and it works great.. I can always flip over to metro if I want and go back
1696676
Yes, you would have issues, if your using win 7,8 it's possible to install the device manually and set systems resources accordingly
1795272
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.
1823008
Unfortunately it will not. A machine built to accomadate Windows 8 can not roll back to Windows 7 to the best of my knowledge.
1196675
That I do not know...I loaded Windows 7 on it and have never used Windows 8