Can it be updgraded to Windows 7? (from starter)
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It absolutely can be upgraded. And speaking as someone that's owned it for four years, until I changed virus protection it's never let me down. It's a beast with space and functions great. I've even added Kindle to it and removed the nook it comes with. My only complaint is the battery doesn't last long when it's connected to the internet. So you could watch maybe one movie- so long as it's not Lord of the Rings lol.
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Both of your questions, the answer is yes. I have even upgraded the OS from Win7 to Win8.1
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Microsoft doesn't offer a downgrade to 7. You would have to buy Windows 7 (which is pretty expensive), and install the new operating system from the disc. Most computers now come with Windows 8. Win8 isn't going anywhere, so I suggest forcing yourself to getting used to it or fork out the cash. Microsoft also offers a free upgrade to Windows 8.1.
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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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You'll need to buy Win 8 Pro (Sounds stupid, I know)then downgrade to Win 7.It's cheaper and easier to download Classic Shell and use that for the start menu like i have.
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Yes you can install any application that currently installs to win7. The interface is the exact same.
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I have seen new systems back loaded with windows 7, but I'm not sure if your seller has the tech support to do it. Might try somewhere like Tiger Direct where they are willing to make software changes at the time of purchase. Some of the big box retail stores like Best Buy might also do this kind software change. I don't know the technical spec's for doing it yourself, or if that is even possible. Keep up the research. Good luck WEST
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Hi there...I think its hard to go windows7...of course we can do it but...I suggest to stick to the windows 8 better. but before you install...try to download factory recovery DVD first in case....If it is external..of course you can...anyway...good luck with your customization of your system.
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I don't believe so. I got this with windows 8, and best buy stated that microsoft is trying to phase out windows 7, but im sure if you know someone whos good with computers, theres a way to remove windows 8 and get windows 7. but buying off the rack i do not believe so.
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My concern was to get Windows 7, 64 bit. As far as the rest, I don't really know, but I have downloaded for free anything I have wanted to add.
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Hi there...I think its hard to go windows7...of course we can do it but...I suggest to stick to the windows 8 better. but before you install...try to download factory recovery DVD first in case.... If it is external..of course you can...anyway...good luck with your customization of your system.
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I do not know that you can swap out 8 to 7, But check out the updated Windows 8.1, as it will be nearly the same as 7. I have not done this yet as I am liking the 8 version now. I do know that you will love this computer as I have had mine for many months now.
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it has win 7 Starter, and you can (I did) upgrade to win 7 home premium. it takes it about an hour, so do it plugged in. MSFT has a program you can d/l and run that will tell you if the hardware is OK to upgrade. I ran it and it said everything was good to upgrade. Even tho I upgraded the ram to 2GB it's still very slow. I can't imaging using it for anything productive. Just a portable PC for when you really need one that's nice and small.
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yes and it comes with Windows 8 Cd's so you could upgrade. But a friend of mine told me Windows 8 isn't doing well right now, so don't use the cd yet. Until they fix their issues
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You can add RAM as well as a SSD (given you have the proper drivers. However I would not reccomend downgrading to windows 7, as the computer was designed to run on windows 7 and the hardware/drivers may have compatibility issues with windows 7.
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If you purchase as is it comes with Windows 8 (ugh!), but if you go to Acer they may be able to do something to sell it with Windows 7. I did not ask. You may have to purchase windows 7, uninstall windows 8 and install windows 7.
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I think it should not be a problem to downgrade your OS. Maybe you can try Windows 7 too, should be similar to Vista.