What steps must I take to ensure that my laptop comes pre-installed with Windows 7 x64 as opposed to Windows 8 x64?
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This model will come with Windows 8.1, all brand new MSI computers will. You would have to purchase Windows 7 to be put on this computer. We can do so for you, you can send us a message if interested in this and we can let you know final cost.
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I am using Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit and it works great once it is installed
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Mine came with Windows 7 professional installed and with recovery disks for Windows 8 should you want to upgrade.
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It all depends of if you have a 32-bit (otherwise known as an x86) computer or a 64-bit one. Determine which you kind have (you can use this great small & free program - http://www.gtopala.com/#axzz2oroa0LHp - to find out which you have), then refer to this page - http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa366778(v=vs.85).aspx (be sure to include the ".aspx"). Scroll down to the Windows 7 section for the information you need.
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Yes if you have the Disk all you have to do if re-format the hard drive and do a fresh install. As long as you have a good disk and License you will not be running to problems and it should update. Another option is to partition the hard drive and add Windows 7 which is the option I would do. I would have a dual boot so I could boot into W 8 or W 7. I would want to keep the original operating system for future reference. As long as you know how to do these steps yourself as you will not get any tech help you will be fine with this laptop. Good luck.
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Windows 7 pro 64 is installed but the activation is failing. Does the computer come with a valid product key for windows 7?
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You have to check with the vendor for exact configuration available. I got one with Win7 Pro 32bit, pre-installed. It came with a knock-off "Win 7 repair CD" and a DVD with a current "system image" for recovery of the operating system in the event the drive fails.
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The laptop typically comes with Windows 8 pre-installed. So, you would need a Windows 7 installation disk.
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The model I received is a 64 bit machine with corresponding Windows 8 for 64 bit machine
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Once installed, you will have to load an operating system (Windows Vista,7,8 so on).Hope that helps, good day.
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Mine came with windows7.I already sold it, I thought I removed this post from Amazon. Is the post still active? thanks
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Yes, I installed Win 7 64 SP1 from the DVD drive.The Win 8 that comes pre-installed does NOT include downgrade rights, so you have to buy a new Win 7 license.Acer support site does not include Win 7 specific drivers for this computer. However, after downloading their Win 8 drivers and verifying them, I found out that most of the drivers (if not all, cant really remember now) supported both Win 7 AND Win 8.Computer is working flawlessly.
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Mine came loaded with Windows 8 Pro, which is downgradable to Windows 7 Pro. You will need to find someone who know what they're doing with computers, or call HP and request Windows 7 restore media. The laptop is a very good machine though.
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Mine came with Windows 8 pre-loaded. My wife has had a tough time getting used to 8 but it's not too bad.
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You are not going to use the "OLD" OS, so it doesn't matter what shape that OS is in or what motherboard it was used with. You are going to format the drive and install a brand new clean copy of Windows 7 64-bit, right? You can't just plug in the old hard drive and expect it to work, besides, that was 32 bit and you say you want 64 bit, so you HAVE to reinstall the OS? I'm unclear as to whether you want to install 64-bit Windows, or keep your old 32-bit! You can't do both! Are you sure you are qualified for this work? Actually we already know that you are not, because if you were, you wouldn't need to ask these dumb questions. Over and Out. You are not going to use the "OLD" OS, so it doesn't matter what shape that OS is in or what motherboard it was used with. You are going to format the drive and install a brand new clean copy of Windows 7 64-bit, right? You can't just plug in the old hard drive and expect it to work, besides, that was 32 bit and you say you want 64 bit, so you HAVE to reinstall the OS? I'm unclear as to whether you want to install 64-bit Windows, or keep your old 32-bit! You can't do both! Are you sure you are qualified for this work? Actually we already know that you are not, because if you were,... » Read More You are not going to use the "OLD" OS, so it doesn't matter what shape that OS is in or what motherboard it was used with. You are going to format the drive and install a brand new clean copy of Windows 7 64-bit, right? You can't just plug in the old hard drive and expect it to work, besides, that was 32 bit and you say you want 64 bit, so you HAVE to reinstall the OS? I'm unclear as to whether you want to install 64-bit Windows, or keep your old 32-bit! You can't do both! Are you sure you are qualified for this work? Actually we already know that you are not, because if you were, you wouldn't need to ask these dumb questions. Over and Out. « Show Less
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I currently have one running in a 64-bit Win7 system and I don't recall any installation issues. Best of luck.
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Windows 7 came pre-installed. No OS disk was provided. The only option is to make a recovery disk.