I have Win 8 (64-bit) already installed on my newly purchased computer. Can Win 8 (SBV) Pro, encrypt my files and drive?
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No you need the cheaper 'upgrade' version because you are technically upgrading from win8 regular to pro.
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No. If you want to encrypt files i suggest axcrypt and for a drive trucrypt. Both free.
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Yes, but it would be a waste, as many people have already said their are both free encryption software as well as a cheaper upgrade version of win 8 as you already have the regular version.
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From the search, Windows 8 pro has three file settings of "BitLocker Drive Encryption", Manage file encryption certificates, and Manage BitLocker. None of which I know how to use at this time.
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You should not encounter any issues. I'm running 64bit with Windows 8.1 and everything is fine. I'm not a techie though I'm trying to be one. Using the Click free backup has been great. Very easy to use! Great product!
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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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My X1 carbon laptop came with Windows 7 Pro 64 bits pre-installed + a windows 8 (can't remember which version) CD
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Chris, I use TrueCrypt to encrypt the entire drive. TrueCrypt is open source (free) and works well. Not as good as HARDWARE encryption, which I wish this had, but still quite usable.
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The machine comes preloaded with Windows 7 Professional 64bit already. You're good to go. The supplied recovery media is for Windows 8, however. Re-installing Windows 7 will be difficult. I'd recommend preforming a complete system backup to an external harddrive as soon as you get the machine.
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No, but you get recovery media for Windows 8.1 Pro. You could always create your own recovery disks and also use a backup service.This is a fantastic laptop that comes with a good price. I bought mine last month with 16 gigs of ram and I just love it. There's no bloatware installed, the hardware works like it is supposed to at blazing speeds, and it's a nice looking laptop.
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We are offering Win 7 Pro 64 Bit installed on this unit. 64 Bit OS allows the system to read over 4GB memory as well as the drivers digitally signed for stability. Thanks
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Operating System: Windows 7 Professional Upgradable to Windows 8 ProOperating System Architecture: 64-bit
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It comes with Windows 7 Professional 64 preinstalled (downrights) and it has the Windows 8 Pro 64-bit disc
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What type of backup? You should be able to run it as an emergency repair disc, as long as you make sure the USB 3.0 drivers are installed correctly when making the backup image. There are a lot of websites that can take you step by step through the process. Or, if you're talking about Win 8.1's ability to create a "Windows to go" bootable backup (only for Windows 8/8.1 professional/enterprise? You should be able to do that also. Only problem is that 16GB is going to be very tight. You're not going to able to install much else, in terms of applications and your pagefile is going to be nonexistent. Considering how much space you will have left over and how flash memory is limited in the number of writes it can take, it'll probably fail pretty quickly. I'd get at least a 64GB USB drive.
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Hello, Windows 7 Pro 64bit is installed on the computer. Best regards, Amuras
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I've done it with window 7 on the same drive. But I don't know but I plan to test I have the 64gb supersonic
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No, but you get recovery media for Windows 8.1 Pro. You could always create your own recovery disks and also use a backup service. This is a fantastic laptop that comes with a good price. I bought mine last month with 16 gigs of ram and I just love it. There's no bloatware installed, the hardware works like it is supposed to at blazing speeds, and it's a nice looking laptop.
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While I do not use Win 8.1, USB is supported across OS platforms as an independent standard. The file system formatting is FAT32, again recognized across Windows variants, including 8.1, and Unix variants, such as Linux, OSX, IOS, Android. Encryption is done in hardware with the PIN entry mechanically entered on the device before the computer ever sees it. You will not have a problem with Win 8.1 if any other USB device works.
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Basically, none. I had a CD with games on it and installed it. I downloaded Adobe Reader off the Internet. I had previously purchased MS Office Professional 2010 ... but would you believe Microsoft would not allow me to install from my CD??? I had to purchase a new key code from them (after purchasing the program for $400+), in order to use it on my new PC! Same with MS Money: my product key code was not "recognized", even though I had never installed it on my old PC!! So I bought Quicken. Norton 360 for 3 PC's was no problem, thank goodness!
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Yes you should be able to upgrade it - but our business apps require us to have Windows 7 pro. I don't see why it wouldn't work with Win8+. I'd suggest doing an upgrade instead of a fresh install to keep your drivers, but suggest you go to Samsung's website if any drivers don't carry over.