Upgrading components Will Windows-7 Starter recognize 2 gigs of memory if installed? Can I run MS Word, Excel and Outlook with W-7 starter? Some posts seem to indicate the answer is YES to both but others say NO. Who knows? Upgrading components Will Windows-7 Starter recognize 2 gigs of memory if installed? Can I run MS Word, Excel and Outlook with W-7 starter? Some posts seem to indicate the answer is YES to both... » Read More Upgrading components Will Windows-7 Starter recognize 2 gigs of memory if installed? Can I run MS Word, Excel and Outlook with W-7 starter? Some posts seem to indicate the answer is YES to both but others say NO. Who knows? « Show Less
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I think it should. According to this website:http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa366778(v=vs.85).aspx#physical_memory_limits_windows_xp...it says Windows 7 Starter's limit on X86 (32-bit) is 2GB, unless Microsoft has some type of lock and forces you to upgrade their OS so you can utilize more memory.
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Yes, to the memory. I upgraded my Toshiba mini to two megabites(?)last year. I bought battery directly from Toshiba online.Sorry I can't answer your other questions.
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Yes, up to 2 GB. I have upgraded mine. Money well spent. Just be sure to order the correct memory.
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I had to return it because I didn't realize that Windows 7 Home Premium only supports up to 16 GB of RAM, and then I ordered two 4 GB sticks of the same type, after sending these back. I think Windows 7 Professional will support up to 32 GB, but you would need to look into that further.
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Windows 7 is installed in the laptop. However, you will need to buy Outlook for Word, Xcel, and email. Overall a nice laptop.
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Yes it comes with Windows 7 startup. No disc needed already installed. Also has a basic excel and Microsoft office, if you want more, you buy it.
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Microsoft's Office with "Word" has never been included with Windows 7 Home Premium. It is purchased individually as a separate product. Back 2 or 3 years ago MS office was included in most new laptop and PC purchases but this has also stopped being true. What most new laptops and PC's offer is Microsoft Office starter. This is a reduced functionality Word and Excel with advertising. Pretty much useless. There is "Open Office" which is free, fully functional and compatible to Microsoft office. Just Google around for it, you'll find it. There is also Google business apps which is finally beginning to cut into Microsoft's market share, however... it is cheap, but not free. Good Luck!
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Dear Dr. Nick, Thanks a lot for this fine question! All versions, 32 Bit and 64 Bit Editions, are delivered on a single DVD. However, the Microsoft Windows Vista Starter Edition is delivered only in 32 Bit version I think if my memory is good! Well, I have 16 Go of memory in my computer so I should have a good memory... When you buy a licence for an Edition (the Business one for instance), you can install the 32 Bit or the 64 Bit Edition as well (only one install at a time). I saw today the Vista RTM for Entreprise and it rocks!!! Best Regards. Vincent Courtois, France.
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You will need 2 gbs of ram for windows 7 and Vista. But for windows XP 512 mbs of ram.That what is on the side on the box.
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My suspicion is that it would not fix your issue because Win 7 starter should be able to work with an external USB DVD drive without any problems. I upgraded my wife's netbook to Win7 Home before I ever tried to use an external DVD drive on her machine, so I'm not sure if I ever would have had issues with the starter edition. Since then, however, I've used a DVD drive to install lots of other software to that machine. I would suggest working through this troubleshooting checklist before spending any money on the Win7 upgrade: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-hardware/acer-netbook-with-windows-7-starter-does-not/bf1fbbd5-bec7-4055-b3d7-2d5853d06903?page=3
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Aside from the 2GB limitation, others have reported great success running Win 7 with just 2GB, and some have even reported running it on 1 GB, thought I'd recommend upgrading to 2 GB.
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there is the typical trial version of office if i am not wrong, but to get the full version you have to buy a key, pretty standard for new machines. I reccomend uninstalling the trial and installing any office you have handy (or buy) i did it with office 2007 and no problems so far.
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Mine came with Win 7 startup because I specifically looked for it when looking for a laptop. I will say this one only had 2GB Ram which I didn't think would be a speed problem, but it really was (even for basic tasks). I wound up having to add another 6GB of ram to get it up to a decent speed. I would not recommend getting this laptop with just 2GB. Hope this helps...
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I have egirl..i have a 1005PE-PU and i installed the 667hz 2GB crucial ram...it is easily installed, works fine and is instantly recognized. My only problem is that the windows 7 starter is hanging up upon shutdown...leaves the blue light on the on off switch ON with the fan/harddrive running...i am wondering if the ram change had ANYTHING to do with this...the unit is brand new...have written asus AND microsoft for a hotfix or SOME solution...ring any bell with you? Roy Fowler
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Mine came with 8 gigs of ram; two 4 gig sticks. There are 4 slots in this computer, two available. But...don't make the same mistake I made! This unit can handle 32 Gigs of ram, but Windows 7 home edition which is install on this computer can only handle 16 gigs of ram, so i wasted 16 gigs of memory which i installed on my computer. Windows 7 won't recognize the other 16 gigs. i need to upgrade to windows 7 professional, or windows 8
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From Vista (32 bit) you should be able to upgrade and everything will transfer over. Your system should meet all the minimum requirements for Win 7 if it was running Vista, check this page http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/system-requirements to make sure. If you buy this and find it won't upgrade, you won't totally lose the value of buying Windows 7 as you can also do a 'clean' install that would require you to reinstall Office and others.However, you should backup your important files before you upgrade, just to be safe.
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The desktop takes PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM. The memory has recently been discounted to about $11.00 for a 2 GB stick. The maximum memory is 4 GB. The PC has four slots but I think the best way to go is in two 2 GB memory sticks. With this 4 GB memory the PC runs windows 7 just fine.
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NO. My unit came loaded with Window's Seven, but no Microsoft Office. This you can easily add from their web site, or pick it up at Best Buy. I was kind of thinking it would have come with Windows Seven, but I was wrong. Still an excellent value, without switching to the new Microsoft software platform.
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Most Windows 7 applications will work with Windows 8. If you are upgrading from Windows 7 to 8, then you should run the upgrade assistant that will alert you of any programs you have installed that may have a problem running Windows 8.