i want windows xp as advertised, do not want windows 7, please clarify for me, if i order would i get windows xp?
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Mine had Windows 7, and I believe it was described as such. I recommend it over XP. Mine also had a British keyboard, with several characters switched (the " and @ trade places, for example), and was not described as such. I suspect mine was an exception, but you may want to check. If there is an @ over the 2, it's American. Overall I'm very happy with the machine's specs and condition, especially at the price.
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I have had trouble getting what I want/need from the descriptions online, and I had to return three laptops that were different than what was described online. So I started calling the online vendors to confirm the potential unit I bought was what I need. I found one still in the original box with the docking station and Windows XP CD's. It was more expensive, but worth every cent.
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You will have to specify when you order; however,you will not get the usual disks for repair if something goes wrong that had always been included.
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I order window XP the advertising show the operating disk however i didnt get the disk.
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Yes, you can. Simply put, yes. I used to have an XP. It does work on it. 7 is old, It will even work on windows 2000. Which I also, had where it worked. So yes, go right ahead and upgrade to 7.
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Please do. Micorsoft refuses to support XP. I have a laptop with Windows 8. It is worthless. I leave it home when I travel. In fact if I can't get someone to change it to Windows 7, I'm getting an Apple.
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You would have to order direct from Dell to get Windows 7 OS when purchasing computer. Otherwise you get what is already installed.
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Not if you order from Nyn Tech...mine did not come with restore disk and they shipped XP not win7
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No, machine I received came with windows XP operating system. If you are looking for the machine with windows 7, you might want to check other machines.
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I guess you could buy win 7 and install..but win 8 is really ok, just takes a bit of learning and you will find it really easy to work with. Its not much different than the old win xp , its just that you get to things a bit different , but when you get it down, you will like it..
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Thank you for telling me I should install Windows 7 Professional. If that's the case, then why does the text for the product say that it works with Vista and XP?
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Hi, no, ours came with Windows XP installed and included a disc. Very good deal, decent refurb, still working.
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I would love to upgrade to XP, however, I am not talented enough to do it by myself and Best Buy won't uninstall Vista...any suggestions?
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It comes with Windows 8 installed. It is a bit different from XP, but with the touchscreen, it's fairly intuitive.
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I recently received a notice from Microsoft that Windows XP support will end. XP is compatible but will no longer be supported.
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The one I had purchased came with Windows 8 installed and its honestly one of the best operating systems I've ever used. It lacks the simplicity of Windows XP but makes up for it with its own subtle simplicity as well. Once you get the hang of the new Start menu it all feels like it combines what made XP and 7 so good and puts it into one operating system.
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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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Mine came with Windows 7, with an upgrade to Windows 8. Because the one I bought did not have a touch screen, I opted to stay with Windows 7. I would recommend sticking with Windows 7 if you have the option.
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Ours will come with SP3. You will receive a Windows XP SP3 reinstall CD as well.
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It could be either. Mine originally came with XP last x-mas although it had said Win 7 Home-32.Be very clear and ASK if there is any question as to what it comes with. It is a nice laptop I used one at work until last year.Also be sure to read the sellers reviews carefully.