If I were to buy Win7 Home Premium, Would I be able to install it wiping out Win 8? (I bought this PC today (Wed), it's ETA is Friday)
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I would think you should be able to install Windows 7 Home Premium, especially if you wipe out Win 8 first. You may have to change it so the computer looks to the CD/DVD drive on boot up.
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You can try but you may get an error message saying you are trying to install an earlier version of windows on a later version, but it's worth a try.
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no, you can only upgrade, not downgrade. I thought windows 8 would suck, but after a few minutes with it, it was very intuitive. I have over 280 games on steam and every one of them is compatible with windows 8.
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Maybe you can, but why, windows 10 will be free in the near future and would be easier to upgrade and save you money in long run.
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Yes it is possible. But don't believe the hype about windows 8. I decided to continue with 8 after I got use to it and made it act like windows 7. Now I did lose a lot of my old programs like an older version of MS office but still I have to other problems with windows 8.
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Assuming you have FULL versions of W7 and W8.1, each 64 bit, then your choice is which version do you want. Either, in your case, will require the same work on your part. The pro version of W7 is somewhat equivalent to the pro version of W8.1 so you could go either way. The home premium version has lesser functionality so I would go with W8.1. (Too bad your hard drive failed and you downgraded to 32 bit.)
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Well actually win 7 is already on it. The desktop feature is win 7. I thought I'd hate win 8 but after using it for almost a year I really enjoy it.
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This PC comes with Windows 7 Home Premium OS + Microsoft Security Essentials Antivirus Protection Software.Thanks for your interest,Adam
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HiReally depends on the age of your machine. This version is for system builders, meaning you'd have to wipe windows xp and install win7 fresh. This won't upgrade an existing windows installation.If your machine is older than 4 years, I'd suggest a new machine.The install took 15gb of my hard disk
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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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Most likely ok. When I installed Windows 8,it nearly destoyed the compluter. I hardly use it. I even used the update that came with it. Sound card, printers, internet card is gone, so be careful
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I purchasd two of these. They come with Windows 7 Home Premium already installed. As with all new PCs you have to configure a few things such as time zone, time, and network to connect to. But Windows 7 is already fully installed.
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The unit I ordered had Windows 7 installed by the seller. If you can have the seller install Win7 you are going to be better off. Win 7 is the best Operating System to date. Very, very stable software. Better than 8 or any others And this is coming from Computer experts and my own experience.
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Windows 7 is installed. There's $14.95 deal for a do it yourself upgrade to 8, but if you've never done a similar thing before it can be a challenge.
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7 Home Premium is a 32 and 64 bit package, (2 discs). It is for the do it yourself person that builds their own. It can be transferred to another computer limited times. Example: I had one that was used every day, 3 years, finally became unusable. The next I built and used the OS from the latter. OEM: These are what retailers and builders use in their products, and add other software to it. They also have to provide support for the systems, example Dell. The OEM is "married" to the computer it is installed in, used only for that system and will not be genuine in any other. If it is installed in any other, Microsoft will not support it. IE. no up dates , nothing. You are also supposed to have a builders certificate to purchase this. Why this package is available to the public I do not know, with the restrictions it has. The price as you can see is taller for the full version.
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All you have to do is format the hard drive and install Windows 7. As for the drivers I am sure you can get drivers to work, you may have to mix and match, look for an older model that comes with Win7, and search the drivers for that model, should work, most of the components are the same. But I have not done it to this particular system... I want to cause Win8 is crap!!! But I have done this before on other systems and it worked so....
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I have Windows 7 professional on mine. I may have paid extra to have professional vs. home.
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No...mine came with Windows 7 home premium operating system 64 bit...but there are some models available with window 7 professional operating system for business..hope this helps..Bruce H.
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Mine came with "Home Premium". If you go to microsoft they are offering an upgrade to 8 for about $40
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Yes I use it on Windows 7 Home Premium and it really is effective.. Well worth the buy.
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I upgraded my computer to Win 7 Home Premium 64 bit and the printer works perfectly. I had to make no changes to my System. Windows 7 seemed to recognize the printer and install whatever was needed. It was transparent to me. My printer is connected to my wireless network via lan and rounter.