installing better windows on this: If I have a copy of Windows 7 professional can I install it over the Windows 7 Basic that comes with this laptop, or would that cause problems?
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Did you try using your Win7Pro serial with the Anytime Upgrade? I don't know if it would work, but it's certainly worth a try, and I would think would leave you with a much cleaner "install" than actually installing the OS over a lower-grade version.
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Each version of Windows 7 comes with BOTH the 32 and 64-bit discs. They're on seperate discs but your product key is interchangable (you cannot instal 1 machine with 32-bit and 1 with 64-bit however). I just got my copy of 7 Professional through the MSDNAA and I have to tell you: BEST OS from Microsoft yet!
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This particular model comes with Windows 7 Pro installed and a free Windows 8 upgrade OS disc included, and as this model [originally] came out with Windows 8 installed as the standard OS it shows those specs. The installed Windows 7 Pro is more of an option to cater to those who want it.
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I am not sure if it would accept Windows 7 Professional or not. I bought Windows 10 and used that. I just know my old windows documents that were transferred over by the tech for me would not open till I put in the Windows 10. New computers don't come with Windows already installed anymore. Not sure why, but I think it should already be in there. At least a basic version.
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It comes with Windows 7 Professional pre-installed, but you can upgrade it to Windows 8 Pro via its disc.
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OK. Do these laptops ship with a DVD copy of Windows 7? Some proprietary programs I run are probably not compatible with the 64-bit version and therefore I would need to re-install Windows 7 using the 32-bit version.
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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 was able to upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free through a download offered to me in the same manner as a regular update. The system information just says I have Windows 8.1 and gives no version. Since I have 8.1, I can't go back to determine which version of Windows 8 came installed on the computer. I don't know about Windows Professional.
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Mine came with Windows 7 Professional. Not sure about the warranty but that hasn't been an issue. Note that Office is Open rather than Microsoft.
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The units I got came loaded with Windows 7 Professional. They technically have a Windows 8 Professional license, but are running Windows 7 through the downgrade rights which are included with the Windows 8 Professional license. They ship with Windows 8 recovery disks, so if you want to Windows 7 recovery disks be sure to use the built in tool to create those before you actually need them.
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You can get it with Windows 7 Home Premium, it is model 2311 (as opposed to this model with Windows 8, 2310). If you need the features of Windows 7 Pro, you can buy the "anytime upgrade" from Microsoft, although it's prohibitively expensive. Occasionally they sell on eBay for ~$40. If you live near a MicroCenter, they have the 2311 model for $350.
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Download and run the Microsoft windows 7 advisor to determine if your specific laptop can support windows 7. If it does suport windows 7, then Yes, but it is not a restore disk and will not automatically install all the manufacturer drivers. Make sure to affix the new eom license key sticker to the pro book after installation. Once installed, the license key is specific to the processor or motherboard, I forget which.
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came with window 7 pro pre-installed, and with a windows 8 disk - I assume there's a downgrade license from window 8 to windows 7 - not sure otherwise
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Windows 7 Pro came pre-installed with upgrade disks for windows 8. The original 'load' was very basic with not many add-ons(nice).
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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 Jeff, by default the unit runs with Windows 8 pro. Windows 7, however, is also pre installed on the unit. But to be able to use Windows 7, you need to do a downgrade process.Thanks, PCrush
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HiReally depends on the age of your machine. This version is for system builders, meaning you'd have to wipe windows xp and install win7 fresh. This won't upgrade an existing windows installation.If your machine is older than 4 years, I'd suggest a new machine.The install took 15gb of my hard disk