can i install windows 7 through this
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If you have a Windows 7 installation disk as well as a Windows 7 serial number/key( on the disc packaging) and a computer capable of running Windows 7 sure . Here is a linkhttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/installing-reinstalling-windows#1TC=windows-7
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YES, any DVD can be read by the Asus dvd/dvdrw, its a reader and writer + or - device.
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no. big problems with this.http://www.pchelpforum.com/xf/threads/problems-replacing-windows-8-with-windows-7.145253/
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Yes. You can do all of those things without any problems. This pc has a lot of power and the 4 USB slots are USB 3.0, so data transfer will be very fast with a USB 3.0 drive. If you are asking if you can put windows 7 on the external drive and boot from it, I'm not sure but I believe so. However u will have to use the back USB ports.
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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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You could by a license for Windows 7, reformat the primary drive, and then install the OS. Windows 8 is just another Vista in my opinion.
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i used it to install windows 7 on a fairly new laptop the other day so i know it is possible, however that computer needs to be able to boot from a usb device. If you can boot from a flash drive, then it can boot from this too granted your media was created right and is bootable. just go into your bios and change the boot device order or if there's a selective boot option go with that rather than change the bios.. Just remember to change the boot order back to the original setting once you're done. Usually i make a bootable flash drive these days, however this installation i used the dvd that came from a store. Hope you get what you want done. i used it to install windows 7 on a fairly new laptop the other day so i know it is possible, however that computer needs to be able to boot from a usb device. If you can boot from a flash drive, then it can boot from this too granted your media was created right and is bootable. just go into your bios and change the boot device order or if there's a selective boot option go with that rather than change the bios.. Just remember to change the boot order back to the original setting once you're done. Usually i make a bootable flash drive these days, however this installation i used the dvd... » Read More i used it to install windows 7 on a fairly new laptop the other day so i know it is possible, however that computer needs to be able to boot from a usb device. If you can boot from a flash drive, then it can boot from this too granted your media was created right and is bootable. just go into your bios and change the boot device order or if there's a selective boot option go with that rather than change the bios.. Just remember to change the boot order back to the original setting once you're done. Usually i make a bootable flash drive these days, however this installation i used the dvd that came from a store. Hope you get what you want done. « Show Less
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No u have to format.. partition.. and load Windows 7..if it's a new drive u have to do a fresh install..
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Yes you can. I did a upgrade install of 7 ultimate and had no problems with the drivers or included software. With a clean install, Windows 7 should find most of the drivers you need. Any others you should be able to get on Acer's website.
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We can install Win7 32 bit if desired. Email us after your purchase as 64 bit is normally installed..Thanks
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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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I have the same question!! The manufacture has a list of products with Windows 7 capability but does not include this item.
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I just saw that it's Windows 7 you want to go to. It's the same procedure basically. You need to get your data off that system if possible. You'll also need a Windows 7 install disk.
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You would need a valid (unused) Windows 7 key, so most likely you'd need to buy a copy. I just did this, there are a few changes you need to make in bios to get it to install, too.
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Yes connecting a USB external DVD is the best way to install an OS like windows or Linux. I recommend W7 64-bit or W8.1 64-bit
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No, but there are a lot of online tutorials. Check this one out http://www.techtalkz.com/windows-7/514412-windows-7-installation-guide-tutorial.html
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I would think you should be able to install Windows 7 Home Premium, especially if you wipe out Win 8 first. You may have to change it so the computer looks to the CD/DVD drive on boot up.
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Yes it is . You can install windows 7. And use it like a regular computer. And watch youtube movies etc