Advantages of window 8-1. To. Window 7
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When I bought mine last year, one of the major reasons I bought it was because it came with Win 7 instead of Win 8. I had - and still have - no desire to deal with the Win 8 fiasco.
2071704
I actually bought this unit because it had Windows 7 installed. I wasn't comfortable with starting a whole new system with 8.1...
2071705
I did not get the Windows 8.1 as several people I talked to said they had some difficulty with it. All of the PC's at my company have Windows 7 installed and my unit does as well. All operate without difficulty and easy to operate.
2071706
probably none. I would've said longer amount of time before they stop supporting win8...but microsoft now keeps coming out with new versions so often, they'll probably dump win8 soon after win7.
1557029
Because amazon reused the heading form when this computer DID come with 7. Not that everything is 8 or 8.1. They had to change the tech specs.... windows 8 is an ok system. But 8.1 is more user friendly.
1306201
65+ yrs, not tech savy but if you mean "windows 8". Then yes. I had someone to revert mine where I could use 7. But the computer it'self I love it! I'm sure I will learn to use 8 eventually, maybe,,,,,,,,
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Just do it:) there is nothing wrong or horribly different between 8 and 8.1. But it's also about safety. Things that were issues with 8 are fixed in 8.1. and as far as visible changes: for normal PC user they give a little more "normal" desktop experience, you can customize your tiles in more shapes and you can get the start button back. That's it. The major changes. It's just an update. Nothing bad or crazy good.
1760724
I have had the unit for a year with no complaints at all! windows 8.1 stay clear 7 is the way until the bugs get worked out on 8.1.
494199
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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Nope. But I like the windows 8 since it is much more convenient for me to review pages. By the way, the machine I bought a month ago is running really good. I am an architect, and I can run five software at the same time without any problem. Strongly recommended.
1619417
It works well with the computer. I still think Windows 7 is more efficient than the 8 set up.
1978238
I only know 1 person who has Win 8 but I will ask. I feel that if you need to run it as "Administrator" in Ultimate 7 you could do the same in 8. For the price it's worth a try.
1253310
well I guess use the migration software that comes with it or manually do it as per win 7, nothing special for 8 methinks...
496156
Pretty stupid... Windows 7 is nearly the same thing, it's a whole lot easier to learn than Windows 8.
687026
You definitely can but you'll need your own copy of windows 7. If you're worried about the start bar missing in windows 8, you can always download a mod to add it back in. I believe Microsoft is also deciding to release an official version as well.
826552
It has worked well for me and I am using Windows 8.1 upgraded from Windows 7.
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Windows 8 performs much better and is less likely to have damaged file system due to advanced security and data protection technology. I recommend using Classic Shell or StarDock (suck as Windowblinds--that is paid for software though but has really cool customization options) so you get that Windows 7 or XP feel to it. I think Classic Shell is quite old, believe it was somehow partially included in Windows 98, but don't remember. Just recall the familiarity of the name back then.
2039425
I have not used it with Windows 8.1.I am using it with Windows 7 and it works perfect.
640117
It works extremely well in Windows 7, but I have no experience with Windows 8.1. I suggest you check out the specs on line before you buy it.
1476809
No but you can buy the older models with windows 7. But, why would you not want windows 8?