Is Windows 7 already installed, or do we need to go through a downgrade process from Windows 8?
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Windows 7 pro 64 is installed but the activation is failing. Does the computer come with a valid product key for windows 7?
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It is called a downgrade license. When the time comes and you want to install Windows 8, you don't have to purchase it as you already own it. If you want Windows 7 recovery disks, you will need to make them using Lenovo's software for creating them.
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Windows 7 is installed. There's $14.95 deal for a do it yourself upgrade to 8, but if you've never done a similar thing before it can be a challenge.
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The one I received already had Windows 8 installed, but it comes with recovery discs that let you wipe it and put Windows 7 back on it.
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Well I am still using windows 8. Guess we will have to wait and see since I am a purchaser as yourself
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I have not tried installing windows 7. It has a backup copy of windows on a different partition of the hard drive(no back up CDs). If you did a clean install I don't foresee any issues.
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You may want to contact mfg (they were very helpful over the phone- small company) to see if there is a downgrade option. When we purchased our unit, we were able to get Win 7 but having worked in the industry Microsoft usually "forces" OEM vendors to their latest version of software.
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I believe the Microsoft store is clearing out the Windows 7 version. Amazon is selling the Windows 8 version.
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Already has windows 7 installed. The box comes with several CD's that let u install windows 8 if u want it.
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Not pre-loaded, you would have to buy Windows 7 separately and do a downgrade install.
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You would have to fresh install it your self.It does not come with Windows 7. Only Windows 8.
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Just Google "Windows Compatibility Center" ... Bookmark it! ... you can check Windows 7 compatibility for any software or hardware ...
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It's Windows 8, not Windows 8 Professional. So it can't be downgraded to Windows 7, if that's what you're looking for.
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OK. Do these laptops ship with a DVD copy of Windows 7? Some proprietary programs I run are probably not compatible with the 64-bit version and therefore I would need to re-install Windows 7 using the 32-bit version.
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Sadly not. I'm sorry. But downgrading to Windows 7 should boost your speed considerably.
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Mine is loaded with windows 7 and works perfectly, no errors. Mine is refurbished also and I made a very good purchase!!
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Actually is i dont know or try to do that, but windows 8 is just like windows 7 with different "start menu" design . And most of apps are now copatible with w8Also it can be install win 7 because the system requirment is enough for that.