Can I have Windows 7 loaded on PC instead of Windows 8 ?
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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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Gerald, I did not really want to use WIN 8 either, but I could not find the box with win 7. So, my solution -- download and install START MENU 8 -- you will swear you are using WIN 7. You can purchase and install a FULL version of win 7, but with START MENU 8, you can hardly tell it from Win 7. It works.
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Yes. I could runned on windows 7. (Now I'm using windows 8 and still works)
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I use windows 7, but I'm sure there is no problem with 8. it's a great unit.ED
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You can either use window 7 or window 8 which ever one you prefer, it comes with the CD to download window 8.
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You definitely can but you'll need your own copy of windows 7. If you're worried about the start bar missing in windows 8, you can always download a mod to add it back in. I believe Microsoft is also deciding to release an official version as well.
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I don't know. I do not have Windows 8. I hope it is as I'm sure I will have to move up to Win8 sometime.
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That I do not know...I loaded Windows 7 on it and have never used Windows 8
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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.
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Yes There Is A version For Windows 7 Probably Available For Download If You Do Not Have It Already
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We are using Windows 8. Should be no problem with W7 - and I'm sure that was specified in the product information.
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No. I tried. As far as I can tell it can't be done. BUT. All is not lost. Go to stardock dot com and buy a program called Start8. It installs a windows 7 style start menu and boots to the desktop by default. It gives you all the advantages of win 8 (and there are some, believe it or not) with none of the drawbacks. The program is like 5 bucks.
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Yes, you can downgrade Win 8 to Win 7. Here is web that show you how to do it: http://www.crn.com/slide-shows/applications-os/240155734/how-to-downgrade-from-windows-8-to-windows-7.htm
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You are able to, but you have to start this process from within Windows 8. First get the install media ready, and back up anything that you need to save. Go to settings -> Change PC Settings (Metro interface) -> Update and Recovery -> Advanced PC startup -> Restart now. You'll restart, and you can opt to boot from a disc.You would need usable install media in the disc drive, and legally you would have to purchase a separate windows 7 license.
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You'll need to buy Win 8 Pro (Sounds stupid, I know)then downgrade to Win 7.It's cheaper and easier to download Classic Shell and use that for the start menu like i have.
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from what I have been told by dell techs that you can switch to use either windows 8 or 7
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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.