Is the Windows 8 OS genuine?
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It is factory installed, so it appears to be genuine. There is also a free upgrade to 8.1. Great computer for the price.
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I found that by downloading the latest Windows 8 updates, it was in fact compatible.Mort Sipress
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I am running a windows 8 version on this computer, but I may be confused at your question.
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you should do call acer and ask them if they can give you the serial number for Win 8.
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It came with Windows installed, and also a generic disc. However, after about two months, I got a message that the Windows was not authentic. The disc would not re-install. I contacted tech support and they walked me through it remotely. It works fine now with "authenticated" Windows.
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yes it is. I can't understand why it haven't to be, but anyway, I used it with windows 8 and it works.
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The fact you bought it used should not make a difference whether or not windows 8 is installed. Because it comes pre installed you won't have to pay for it. worst case scenario is you factory reset it to get access to it
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No, unfortunately it only comes with horrible Windows 8 pre-installed. You will need to get a copy of Office or subscribe to the cloud version.
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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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It's got Windows 8. So, do you mean DOWNgraded? Or are you being facetious?
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No this version is not. there are the newer versions within comparable price that are and run windows 8.
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A simple Internet search reveals: http://www.webroot.com/En_US/consumer-products-secureanywhere-complete.html "Fully Compatible with Windows 8 - Tested by AV-Test and certified compatible"
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On the new computers the OS is Windows 8. Other soft ware depends on the machine itself.
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Mine did not either, but if you're fairly knowledgeable about computers it's pretty self explanatory! Also, I feel that I should put this caution out there for you & others who may be interested in this PC even though I've been pretty happy with it up to this point: a couple times I've noticed a message in the lower right-hand corner that states this is NOT an authentic copy of Windows 7 running on the computer?!? Not sure why this message would pop-up occasionally as it does if it's not the case, but since I get free software from school I'm going to try and re-install Windows 7 from them so for me it's not a big deal, though others may want to be careful and ask about this the seller... Mine did not either, but if you're fairly knowledgeable about computers it's pretty self explanatory! Also, I feel that I should put this caution out there for you & others who may be interested in this PC even though I've been pretty happy with it up to this point: a couple times I've noticed a message in the lower right-hand corner that states this is NOT an authentic copy of Windows 7 running on the computer?!? Not sure why this message would pop-up occasionally as it does if it's not the case, but since I get free software from school I'm going to try and re-install Windows 7 from them... » Read More Mine did not either, but if you're fairly knowledgeable about computers it's pretty self explanatory! Also, I feel that I should put this caution out there for you & others who may be interested in this PC even though I've been pretty happy with it up to this point: a couple times I've noticed a message in the lower right-hand corner that states this is NOT an authentic copy of Windows 7 running on the computer?!? Not sure why this message would pop-up occasionally as it does if it's not the case, but since I get free software from school I'm going to try and re-install Windows 7 from them so for me it's not a big deal, though others may want to be careful and ask about this the seller... « Show Less
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There is a backup partition that keeps a copy of the Windows 8 disc should you ever need to reset the laptop to factory settings.
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Yes. I run Windows 8 and it works fine. The scanner actually works, too, which seems rare on a value machine.
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Yes. Just purchased and it installed seamlessly, and is operating just fine under Windows 8.