Does it include the windows key and ISO. Since I plan to buy a ssd as booting disk. So i need to re-install windows 8.
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I used a backup program (Acronis True image) to copy the OS onto the SSD. It then guided me how to change to boot from the new SSD. No reinstall of Win 8 needed, just copy to SSD and set that drive as boot drive. Pretty easy. It never asked for windows key in the process. For an easier process still, buy the migration kit for your specific SSD which will come with the hardware you may need as well. I was in your shoes and like you thought it was going to be harder than it was. Good luck and enjoy the 5-second boot up afterward. JF
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Yes you're gonna need to install win8 on the SSD, because the system came with windows installed already. Now the new thing with systems with win8 pre-installed is that the key isn't shown as in win7. So nope there isn't any product key attached. But another option would be to use an imaging software like "acronis" to image the win8 pre-installed. Once you're done with that, you can copy that image to the SSD. This process doesn't need a product key. Hope this helps.
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It comes with Windows 7 64-bit. I would never buy a computer with Windows 8!
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Yes you can install Win8.1 onto an SSD using the included discs. I just did this. I recommend getting at least 180GB because the Lenovo DVDs install a bunch of hidden partitions that stuff that eat up a lot of space. Win8.1 plus these hidden partitions use up 45GB alone.
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I attempted to install it twice, once on the HDD, which didn't work no matter what I did, then I tried it again on the SSD, which houses windows 8, and it worked fine. For some reason it wouldn't give me the option to choose the operating system when I booted the computer, when Ubuntu was in the HDD.
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I just saw that it's Windows 7 you want to go to. It's the same procedure basically. You need to get your data off that system if possible. You'll also need a Windows 7 install disk.
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It came with Windows installed, and also a generic disc. However, after about two months, I got a message that the Windows was not authentic. The disc would not re-install. I contacted tech support and they walked me through it remotely. It works fine now with "authenticated" Windows.
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Yes, it does. This is a normal Microsoft copy of windows. I've bought numerous copies for my builds.
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It only includes the drive. You have to make sure you have a SATA cable available. You also need screws, but it depends on your PC. Many new PC's do not use screws anymore. Instead they you reataining clips and brackets. On the otherhand, if you are replacing a bad drive, then you can just swap this one in its place.
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It comes with Windows 7 Pro installed as part of Microsoft's downgrade option, but actually comes with the license key for Windows 8 and an installation DVD for Windows 8 if you would like to upgrade it yourself.
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Yes this is exactly same as a normal drive in terms of function, only difference is the size and type (SSD vs. HDD). I have this in my ASUS G46VW, got Windows 8 installed on it as boot drive and my standard 2.5" drive as media drive.
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It should come pre installed. The Windows 8 code is on the side of the comp.
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Hi! Mine actually does have ssd, 128 gb, not much but enough to store Windows 8 (by default) and Ubuntu 14.04 (the OS that I really use) in two partitions, and it works well; the rest I store it somewhere outside the hard disk (external hard drive, google drive, etc).
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This model already comes with Windows 8 Pro license and recovery disks. You can install it at any time. Most resellers don't do the installations because all products must be factory sealed when the reach end users (if it's a brand new item). It's easy to install yourself, just follow the instructions.
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Windows 7 comes pre-installed and mine came with an upgrade disk for Windows 8, should I ever decide to upgrade.
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no you dont...just use your preexisting disc, or software. if you have the software, you can burn it on a disc or put it in a bootable usb drive.make sure you back up everything on your hard drive, cos the system will delete everything so it can be installed on the hard drive.ive had the problems many times, but for some reason, one day, my hard drive was able to have windows on it...
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It is time consuming to reinstall Windows. I suggest you to use disk copy software to migrate to SSD.
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Yes, it does come with both the SSD amd the HD! Really improves on the boot times. I don't know about the layout, though it's likely not possible...