I'm seeing different answers to this question but I want to make sure this unit comes with Windows 8. Did anyone purchase recently that could tell me?
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It comes with Windows 8. If you want 7, you have to put in a request on Dell's site.
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Hello Janet, my computer came with Windows 8 installed, but automatically updateted to 8.1. Windows is original so you can update to the last versión of Windows ay no cost.
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It comes with Windows 8. I was told by the techo that you can't go backward. However, this is where the technology is heading, and I haven't found it a problem.
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At the time I bought it, it came with Windows 7.If I had the ear of the manufacturer, I'd suggest they stay with Windows 7 since it's not a touch-screen computer and Windows 8 is kind of wasted on machines without a touch-screen interface.
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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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I am not sure about who made that review - but I know the unit does say Windows 8 compatible as does the manufacture for this model -
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It came with Win 7 installed, which is what I wanted. An IT friend suggested it. Doesn't think Windows 8 and the touchy-feely screen is quite ready for prime time.
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Yes it does I purchased one about 2 months ago and it was already preloaded with windows 7 also came with both windows discs. 7 and 8
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Mine came with Windows 7, with an upgrade to Windows 8. Because the one I bought did not have a touch screen, I opted to stay with Windows 7. I would recommend sticking with Windows 7 if you have the option.
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The new machine came with Windows 8.1 installed, but it was not Windows 8.1 Pro. All I did was buy the Pro upgrade and install it. The upgrade is not a CD. All you get is serial number that you enter during the upgrade process. So you have a choice, buy the serial number on line and get it immediately or buy the serial number that comes in the box and upgrade after receiving the box.
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Mine came with Windows 8 -- BUT -- Amazon has a friendly lady you can call LIVE before you buy (I did--I spent 30 minutes comparing two different ASUS computers). I never thought to specify that I wanted Windows 7. You should call Amazon when you are ready to buy.
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I bought this laptop for one of my users and it is Windows 7, definitely NOT windows 8. That's why I purchased it bc Windows 7 is pretty difficult to find these days. I'm checking to see if it is Windows 7 professional or Windows 7 home premium....
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I'm using windows 8, it does come with an installation disc but the disc I received was a bad disc,but I found a free download on line but somehow I lost the link ,I'll keep looking and send it to you if I find it
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Please help!! Does this thing come equipped with windows 7 operating system???
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Yes ... Windows 8 comes pre-installed ... I purchased mine a few months ago and was set up and ready to go in minutes...
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When I bought it several months ago Windows 8.1 was not available. I'm fairly sure 8.1 is there now if you purchase this machine.
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I received this laptop on 6/10/2014 and it has Windows 8.1 installed. Just thought I should update the answer to this question since other people may be viewing this (I did before I bought it and made sure that it had what the tech specs said... 8.1) and would need to read a more recent answer since this machine probably did have Windows 8 instead of 8.1 when you asked the question. :)