Does this come with a Windows installation disk for reinstalling the os from scratch, or just recovery disks that restore it back to factory settings?
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Neither. It does, however, allow you to make one image recovery disc in case the windows stops working properly. Go to settings->backup->and choose one from those options
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Unfortunately you get neither. A set of Recovery Disks can be made after you install the OS however the program will only let you make 1 set of recovery disks. If those disks ever get scratched or for whatever reason don't get created properly, you're screwed because you won't be able to make another set. You can get a set of recovery disks from Lenovo but guess what? A set of recovery disks (they call them RCDs = ReCovery Disks) will cost you $50.00. If they tell you that you must pay for the disks you should request to speak with a supervisor. Be polite but firm and chances are the supervisor will process an order for you and send them to you at no charge or at least that's what they did for me. Unfortunately you get neither. A set of Recovery Disks can be made after you install the OS however the program will only let you make 1 set of recovery disks. If those disks ever get scratched or for whatever reason don't get created properly, you're screwed because you won't be able to make another set. You can get a set of recovery disks from Lenovo but guess what? A set of recovery disks (they call them RCDs = ReCovery Disks) will cost you $50.00. If they tell you that you must pay for the disks you should request to speak with a supervisor. Be polite but firm and chances are the... » Read More Unfortunately you get neither. A set of Recovery Disks can be made after you install the OS however the program will only let you make 1 set of recovery disks. If those disks ever get scratched or for whatever reason don't get created properly, you're screwed because you won't be able to make another set. You can get a set of recovery disks from Lenovo but guess what? A set of recovery disks (they call them RCDs = ReCovery Disks) will cost you $50.00. If they tell you that you must pay for the disks you should request to speak with a supervisor. Be polite but firm and chances are the supervisor will process an order for you and send them to you at no charge or at least that's what they did for me. « Show Less
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Unfortunately you get neither. A set of Recovery Disks can be made after you install the OS however the program will only let you make 1 set of recovery disks. If those disks ever get scratched or for whatever reason don't get created properly, you're screwed because you won't be able to make another set. You can get a set of recovery disks from Lenovo but guess what? A set of recovery disks (they call them RCDs = ReCovery Disks) will cost you $50.00. If they tell you that you must pay for the disks you should request to speak with a supervisor. Be polite but firm and chances are the supervisor will process an order for you and send them to you at no charge or at least that's what they did for me.
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Yes, but you will need the product code for the OS on the unit if your using a recovery disc. If you have the original install disc, then the code should be on it or on the side of the computer.
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We were very happy with the purchase, but I Honestly wish I could help. The tech that did the install is no longer with my company so I am not sure if this came with a recovery disk. Good luck.
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You're way beyond my level of understanding. Mine came with Windows 7 installed and works just fine, even after a later re-install when the hard drive was wiped clean to get rid of a virus.
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Hi, no, ours came with Windows XP installed and included a disc. Very good deal, decent refurb, still working.
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There is a backup partition that keeps a copy of the Windows 8 disc should you ever need to reset the laptop to factory settings.
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Mine has the Reinstall DVD for Windows 7 64 bit, and another DVD for drivers. What I really wanted to ask was for the Restore DVD -- a DVD that will restore the laptop to its original, out of the box state. However, none of the included DVDs provide that, not even the reinstall DVD and driver DVD. I emailed dell support and they agreed to provide me with a replacement drive to assist with my restore process.
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I bought one early this year, same specs except it came with Win7 Pro 32bit.Did not ship with "system recovery disk set" or a recovery partition on the HD. Later, I was sent a "system image" and a Win7 repair disk as an after request. All vendors are different at to what you get in the box, despite the generic description. If you don't get what is listed, complain to the vendor first.
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It comes with OS pre-installed and a genuine MS Window 7 Pro installation disc. If you ask, we will install MS Office 2007 Pro as a complimentary upgrade as well.
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No. The only thing it includes is the Windows Operating System preinstalled on the laptop. You receive no software discs. There is a recovery partition set up on the hard drive to reinstall Windows.
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It comes with windows 7 preinstalled. If you want 8 you have to recover into 8.
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Not came with win8 disc.You go control panel then action then recovery thatch it.
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It's just a drivers/utility DVD. The Windows 7 install DVD must be created via the recovery partiton (4 DVD's to burn!). And it will only restore the partition & Windows to their factory state (all other info on the drive will be destroyed.)
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no it just came with windows xp installed and a recovery disc , I have since updated to windows 7
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Yes, it came with free upgrade disk, although I personally prefer windows 7 pro.
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My ALW17-8751sLV came with a Windows 7 64bit recovery disc and you have 4 RAM slots.
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Manny, Thank you for the question. Our systems will ship with the Windows 7 recovery disk. It will recovery the operating system only. You might be required to download driver software from HP. We include a new Windows 7 disk with proper COA sticker and product key, not a factory HP recovery disk. Thank you, Jason