Rather than the Win 8 disc, would you ship it with the Win 7 Install disc (not the recovery disc - but the Win 7 OE Install disc)? Many thanks.
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Yes, get it with Windows 7 installed. This is a standard computer, not a touch screen tablet. There seems to be little or more likely NO advantage to running Windows 8 on such a computer. But getting the Window2s 8 in stall disk gives you the capability to change in the future if you want to. I am sticking With Windows 7. Works well on this Lenovo model.
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Windows 7. Windows 8 has removed the standard START at the bottom left of the screen and replaced it with an Apps button. The Apps is useless to me. They are not the same apps that you would download on an Android phone. I didn't realize how often I used the Start button, till it was gone in Windows 8.
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Hello, You can call HP Tech Support and check if Recovery Disc with Win 7 for this model available. Best regards, Amuras
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Yes, but may want to get a spare hard drive with the win xp os on it, that was the issue i had when i got mine.it was a bit challenging in explaining to the seller what part was damaged, ended up going with another seller to fix the problem twice. Good luck.
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I use Windows 7 Ultimate - 64 bit.But any version of Windows 7 will be great.I loved my Windows XP Professional version. But Win7 rocks! I mean it .....Windows Vista sucks. It always has from the get-go. I went from XP straight to Win7 and never lookin' back.I even prefer Win7 to Win8. Win8 is like a smartphone system.This LG drive works super great & I know it will for years to come. It's very quiet.I got it solely for it's Lightscribe ability. I already had the Lightscribe software, so this was a perfect choice.It actually was THE ONLY place I could find a SATA connected CD/DVD drive that ALSO has thecapability to burn images on the top side of the disc's with Lightscribe burning technology. I still highly rec' this item. I use Windows 7 Ultimate - 64 bit.But any version of Windows 7 will be great.I loved my Windows XP Professional version. But Win7 rocks! I mean it .....Windows Vista sucks. It always has from the get-go. I went from XP straight to Win7 and never lookin' back.I even prefer Win7 to Win8. Win8 is like a smartphone system.This LG drive works super great & I know it will for years to come. It's very quiet.I got it solely for it's Lightscribe ability. I already had the Lightscribe software, so this was a perfect choice.It actually was THE ONLY place... » Read More I use Windows 7 Ultimate - 64 bit.But any version of Windows 7 will be great.I loved my Windows XP Professional version. But Win7 rocks! I mean it .....Windows Vista sucks. It always has from the get-go. I went from XP straight to Win7 and never lookin' back.I even prefer Win7 to Win8. Win8 is like a smartphone system.This LG drive works super great & I know it will for years to come. It's very quiet.I got it solely for it's Lightscribe ability. I already had the Lightscribe software, so this was a perfect choice.It actually was THE ONLY place I could find a SATA connected CD/DVD drive that ALSO has thecapability to burn images on the top side of the disc's with Lightscribe burning technology. I still highly rec' this item. « Show Less
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no, if you already have win 7 on your pc. google how to make recovery disk from your pc, then use the recovery disk to install it. option 2 clone the drive, there software on WD site and how to do it. but if you don't already have win 7 then you need to buy one
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Dave, can you advise if you received a normal size disc for the s/w or a small one? My drive does not recognize the small disc and I cannot load the SpO2 program software? Help!
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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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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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Mine came loaded with Windows 7, but it has an official Windows 8 sticker on the bottom. Win 8 may be included somehow, but I'm just not interested enough to find out where.
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Yes.. 100%. Just run the cd right off the bat. I've never used win 8 on mine.
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Hi Wade, the system comes with the Windows disk for complete re-install if needed, otherwise Windows does have backup and recovery built in.
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I don't remember if the disc came with it or not, it's been a while, sorry. If it came with, then I used it. I have Windows 7, so don't know about 8.
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It's preloaded with Windows 7 and comes with the restore disks for both Win 7 and 8. Hope this helps!
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I ordered mine installed with Windows 7 ("downgrade" option). It came with disks for both operating systems and (I think) disks for recovering both operating systems.
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Mine came with Win 7 professional installed and with four Win 8 disks included in the package. Win 8.1 will be fine for you, but I'm not sure about the Win 7 license that comes preinstalled.
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Contact ASUS support to find out your warranty options or if they can send you a recovery disc. It may cost extra. The other answer to find a windows 8 install disc may also work. And, You may also want to consider replacing the hard disk. Good luck!
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Sorry I don't like win8! I prefer win7! Good luck and hope some1 can answer your ?