Has anyone purchased this recently? I want Windows 7 Is it still what is preinstalled on this model?
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I have bought 2 of these towers and yes they were both Windows 7 but that was about a year ago for purchase
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You can google "Windows 8 classic shell" which will bring you to the Classic Shell web page. You can download Classic Shell; when it loads, it will install a Start Menu to Windows 8. It's not a perfect match to Windows 7 Start Menu, but it's close enough to make Windows 8 tolerable.
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When I purchased this PC in July, 2014, it was Windows 7 Pro. I would check very carefully now because Windows 7 may not be available from manufacturers now. Windows 8 isn't too bad, and with the right start menu software that can be found online for free, it actually works better than I thought. Besides,a free upgrade to Windows 10 will be available very soon.
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The laptop that I purchased came pre-loaded with the Windows 7 operating system....hope that helps. Let me know if you have any more questions.....Thanks.
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It comes with windows 7 (Pro) installed and CD's with widows 8 on. To upgrade if you want. I purposely bought it because it had windows 7 installed.
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When I bought mine last year, one of the major reasons I bought it was because it came with Win 7 instead of Win 8. I had - and still have - no desire to deal with the Win 8 fiasco.
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The current (5/30/14) version on Amazon is advertised as being configured with Windows 7 Home Premium. It had better come with that I just ordered it and I really don't like W8. I bought a W8 laptop for my nieces birthday and set it up for her then she loaded 8.1 and a lot of system changed.
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Mine came loaded with Windows 7. May not be an accurate picture. Mine has no sticker on the front.
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I think windows 7 is preinstalled but you are allowed to upgrade it to windows 8 for free. So when you boot it up the first time you will have win 7
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Windows 7 is pre-installed. Windows 8 however suits the PC well if that's your preference.
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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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Windows 8 64 bit comes preinstalled. Please feel free to ask me any other questions.
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Thanks Terence!This is exactly the info I was looking for! One more question, do you know if the copy of Windows 7 that is factory-installed comes already activated or do you have to activate it on first-boot? If I am to replace the hard drive with a new one (that being the only change) I don't want to face potential activation lock-out because Microsoft thinks I'm trying to install it on an entirely different machine.
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Not much crap/bloat ware from where I got it (Best Buy), it comes with windows 7 home premium I think.
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it's preloaded with windows 7 pro and the also send along windows 8.1 media disc's if you want to upgrade to it.
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Hi Really 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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Actually this comes with both! It's the only computer I found like that. Windows 7 is preloaded, and then there is a disc included if you prefer Windows 8. I actually like this model very much. It is very durable and easy to access internal parts with a service door. My only negative comment is that it is a tad slow for my personal liking. But I am biased because I am a multitasker. Most people would enjoy it just fine.
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It's pre-installed, but on a trial basis for a limited period of time. You can then have it permanently installed by buying it from Microsoft online.
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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)