If I were to wipe the drive and install a different OS, would it recognize hardware and drivers? Or, does that solely depend on the Operating System?
220806
I wish I could help you , but I don't know. Just wondering, why would you want to do that? "Never kick a sleeping dog."
220807
It depends on the operating system. For older versions of windows you'd have to see if you can find a driver for hardware supporting that OS. If you're looking to do Linux/Unix, then you should look into the support pages and forums for the distribution you want. Generally speaking though, laptops can be tricky to get all the various manufacture's hardware to work under Linux. You will probably be able to get the OS running, WiFi, Ethernet, and graphics drivers (kernel modules) installed. Beyond that, it's tough to know unless someone's already done it. It's not impossible though, you just need patience and some technical knowledge... If you're up for it. It depends on the operating system. For older versions of windows you'd have to see if you can find a driver for hardware supporting that OS. If you're looking to do Linux/Unix, then you should look into the support pages and forums for the distribution you want. Generally speaking though, laptops can be tricky to get all the various manufacture's hardware to work under Linux. You will probably be able to get the OS running, WiFi, Ethernet, and graphics drivers (kernel modules) installed. Beyond that, it's tough to know unless someone's already done it. It's not impossible though, you just... » Read More It depends on the operating system. For older versions of windows you'd have to see if you can find a driver for hardware supporting that OS. If you're looking to do Linux/Unix, then you should look into the support pages and forums for the distribution you want. Generally speaking though, laptops can be tricky to get all the various manufacture's hardware to work under Linux. You will probably be able to get the OS running, WiFi, Ethernet, and graphics drivers (kernel modules) installed. Beyond that, it's tough to know unless someone's already done it. It's not impossible though, you just need patience and some technical knowledge... If you're up for it. « Show Less
220808
I think I shall try Windows 8 or 8.1 if the computer had indeed been updated to 8.1... Try before switching... All the research I've done said that it wasn't too bad... Thanks!
1440170
The question is more of the interface than the OS. I was unable to use my unit as the SATA interface was incompatible. Check your hardware before your software.
1753499
Does it recognize the DVD if it does it could be a program issue. Also I would check the drivers to see of everything was installed.
1151328
It is a USB device. It doesn't care what OS you using as long as the OS has a USB driver!
205656
Yes. It is compatible. You may need to update drivers or simply update your OS but, not likely. Just use the drivers that come with the installation disc and you should be fine.
645316
Sure, but if you already have this machine, you might trying setting up a Win8 VM on it. That would allow you to keep your installation reasonably virgin, and minimize the risks of changing the OS and bungling it all up.
341473
I would say Yes, but as soon as you have it installed be sure to format the drive. Also, be sure that you have ALL your files backed up, and get ready for a long process of updating the operating system, and your security software, only after that can you reinstall your programs and finally after that you can restore your files. I hope you have tremendous amount of patience. Good luck
2215866
Sorry to say the answer is NO. The system will not boot from CD/DVD or USB drive so no way to install any other Operating System
636931
Yes you will just have to format the drive and install a new copy of 7. Make sure before you do that you have all the Samsung drivers
2112569
I did not use the software, but your computer should mount the drive like any external hard drive. So you should be able to wipe the drive with your existing operating system's software. The cable basically makes an internal hard drive into an external hard drive.
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The first thing I did with mine was to swap in a SSD, so similar situation with a new blank drive. The Windows 8 activation is in the hardware so just get a copy of the Windows 8 installer (friend's disc or download the ISO and burn a disc or USB from another computer). Once installed you'll have to use the hard-line Ethernet to update Windows (WiFi won't be working at this point). Once all the Windows Updates are done put in the model number on Asus's support site for the rest of the software and drivers. Then run Windows Update one more time just in case. At least that's how I spent my first Saturday with mine.
649857
You would need to wipe your hard drive, and install windows 7. But also be careful, sometimes it may not turn out successful.
1067309
yes it does. i'm running it. any hard drive shouldn't care what version of the operating system you have.
1459201
No, their should be a generic driver built in to the Operating system of whatever you are installing it in. Then a proper driver can be downloaded and installed after the fact.
675893
Yes. The drive worked on both OS's for me. I have Win10 now but have tried it on that OS yet.
960193
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 shouldn't matter what OS you are running. As long as your OS can map a network drive it will work