Not too familiar with the Windows 8 tablets. Can this load any .exe or windows program, or is there restrictions?
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This is a computer.It will handle any windows software.I run Autocad 2014, photoshop,ms office, etc. without any problem.
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John, I am a professional engineer who utilizes many differant programs from Microsoft to Cisco to Adobe Captive. I have yet to find a program that I utiized in Windows that didn't work on the Acer Iconia. The issue you may have heard regarding loading programs on Windows 8 is only specific to Windows RT. Think of Windows RT as an interface simular to an IPAD (you can only load what is in the Windows store), Windows 8 is simular to a Windows 7 machine, but also has the metro interface and Windows store abilities (a cross between a Windows PC and a Tablet interface, the best of both worlds).Hope this helps. John, I am a professional engineer who utilizes many differant programs from Microsoft to Cisco to Adobe Captive. I have yet to find a program that I utiized in Windows that didn't work on the Acer Iconia. The issue you may have heard regarding loading programs on Windows 8 is only specific to Windows RT. Think of Windows RT as an interface simular to an IPAD (you can only load what is in the Windows store), Windows 8 is simular to a Windows 7 machine, but also has the metro interface and Windows store abilities (a cross between a Windows PC and a Tablet interface, the... » Read More John, I am a professional engineer who utilizes many differant programs from Microsoft to Cisco to Adobe Captive. I have yet to find a program that I utiized in Windows that didn't work on the Acer Iconia. The issue you may have heard regarding loading programs on Windows 8 is only specific to Windows RT. Think of Windows RT as an interface simular to an IPAD (you can only load what is in the Windows store), Windows 8 is simular to a Windows 7 machine, but also has the metro interface and Windows store abilities (a cross between a Windows PC and a Tablet interface, the best of both worlds).Hope this helps. « Show Less
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John, I am a professional engineer who utilizes many differant programs from Microsoft to Cisco to Adobe Captive. I have yet to find a program that I utiized in Windows that didn't work on the Acer Iconia. The issue you may have heard regarding loading programs on Windows 8 is only specific to Windows RT. Think of Windows RT as an interface simular to an IPAD (you can only load what is in the Windows store), Windows 8 is simular to a Windows 7 machine, but also has the metro interface and Windows store abilities (a cross between a Windows PC and a Tablet interface, the best of both worlds). Hope this helps.
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The machine is actually a full computer with Windows 8 Professional (and now 8.1). It can install and run any Windows 8 compatible software in Desktop view. I would suggest getting an external mouse. The keyboard does not have a mouse and many programs do not run well with touch only.
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Do I have to download any programs for it or any thing. I jpwnt to use it on my tablet
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I have tried every way possible to load it on windows 8 and to answer your question NO it will not work. Anything below it works.
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I can't remember. I returned it as the windows 8 operating system kept freezing up on the tablet.
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It is an Android tablet. It can not run Windows software. You can use Adobe Reader to read pdf files.
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Yes. In fact, I just bought a new Dell XPS tablet running Windows 8, it came with no drive, yet I was able to use this drive to install an older program I use that runs on Windows 7. So yes, it should work no problem at all. Make sure you have 2 free USB ports, as the drive requires both in order to operate.
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Yes, with an appropriate USB to micro USB adapter, I could use it on windows 8 tablet made by asus.
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Yes, any windows 8 or windows 8 pro tablet can have software installed, such as QuickBooks, antivirus, work software, etc. Windows Rt devices do not have this capability. The Acer w3 ONLY COMES IN WINDOWS 8, THEREFORE DOES HAVE THIS ABILITY.
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No. This Internet Tablet device doesn't run MS-Windows. It runs a version of Linux. I love mine, but not for editing anything beyond a blog update. Many OpenOffice programs have been ported, but the 800x480 and 4" screen size is a real limiting factor.For many people, a ASUS Eee PC 1000HE 10.1-Inch Black Netbook - 9.5 Hour Battery Life is a better solution than an N800/N810 from Nokia.
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I am using this tablet with Windows 8, not the Chinese version. It works fine.
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I don'think you should have any problems,assuming you are familiar with windows 8.That was my problem,as it was for me being a total novice when organs to this new program.Good luck.
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I would say no, not at this time. At this time it seemed to only accept programs from Microsoft store. New models that will have full windows8 may work for you. The one I had only had WindowsRT and it was very limited and only used Internet Explorer and did not support programs that I needed to use on a daily basis. Also at the time I had it, there were a very limited number of programs available, they may have added more to them. It did come with Office programs so if that is what you use, it may work.Good luckNancie
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I only have a Microsoft Tablet running Windows 8; I could not get it installed, so I can't say if it will work on regular computer, but it will not run on my tablet
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It works fine on my Del XPS 64 bit Win 8.1 laptop. Don't know about the tablet. It works fine one Windows 7, 64 bit too.W3
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I have an ASUS notebook with USB port Windows 8 - will this work to load programs on my notebook?
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Yes, it runs windows just like a desktop computer. But really slow, you will search for something on Google. Then you just have to wait til it loads. It's really not that bad, but try waiting 30-40 seconds for a webpage to load. I went back to my 1st generation iPad. The iPad is so much quicker and more responsive. The android tablet almost feels like a kids device, where the iPad is more for the adults.
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Hi, The EP121 is a normal Windows PC so any program that works on a regular PC that you may be using already will work (provided that it's compatible with Windows 7 64 bits). If you are not already using any of these programs, then you can do your research and try any program on a regular PC before you buy the EP121. Maybe look in the Intel AppUp Center, you may find something there (it's the app download center for Windows-based tablets). There is also a very active forum for the EP121 on Tablet PC Reviews. Maybe ask your question again there. To find it, just search for "ep121 tablet pc reviews". Sorry, we can't post web addresses on Amazon... Hope this helps! Good luck!