can this have windows 8 installed instead. I need the same operating system as my employer in case I need to work from home
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Our systems come with pre-installed windows 7 OEM, if you were to purchase windows 8 separately we would be more then happy to run you through the installation process and even help you set up your computer to run to our excellent standards.
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Like any Windows machine, it can run an older version of the operating system but, in my opinion, doing that would not make sense. It has a touch screen, and you should take advantage of that. Learning Windows 8 is not a big deal. It took me all of a couple of hours to get comfortable with it, and to prefer it over Windows 7. If you want to tun it like Windows 7, the "desktop mode" makes that possible. If you are absolutely dead set against changing from what you know, you can buy a new model 10.1" netbook that ASUS offers. It doesn't come with a touch screen, and comes with Wndows 7, but you would be missing out on the security improvements that are in Windows 8.
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Yes. I used Windows 7 on my machine for it's entire working life. However I'm not sure what WIN8 would do. Godd luck!
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No, unfortunately it only comes with horrible Windows 8 pre-installed. You will need to get a copy of Office or subscribe to the cloud version.
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Windows 8 is not listed as an option on the box, I use it on Windows 7, hope this helps.
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That would be the best thing you could do for your computer and your piece of mind. I feel it is better then Windows 8.
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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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You could by a license for Windows 7, reformat the primary drive, and then install the OS. Windows 8 is just another Vista in my opinion.
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I use Windows 7, so I can's speak from experience. However, the system requirements published on line DO NOT include Windows 8. I would query Brother before I would buy this product.
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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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Already has windows 7 installed. The box comes with several CD's that let u install windows 8 if u want it.
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I am operating on Windows 7 at work and it works fine. The product description says it is compatible with Windows 8.
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You will have Win 7 at initial launch. The unit comes with Win 8 discs to add if you want. I can't speak to the Win 8 option because I'm not using it.
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Hi Gerald, This PC comes with Windows 8. There's no other available model from this model series that comes with Windows 7.You may have to reformat your PC and install a Windows 7 on it.Thanks PCrush
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Mine has windows 7...don't get 8. Not much else..i already had all the software I use like Office and all that so you may need to buy whatever software u need.
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Hello Linda, When I bought my current computer I requested Windows 7 as the OS. My computer "guru" suggested that I purchase the "professional" upgrade to W7 and then I could use all my older software. That is what I did and the older software works just fine, saving me a bundle! Anna
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As a family computer it would be fine. As long as you like windows 8 downgrading this system to windows 7 is a bit more complicated than a standees system, and very little expiation options.