Do I need to purchase a windows 8 disc in addition If I have a amd a10 6700 pay with windows 8 already and a 1tb hdd drive
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If u had an oem license before then yes. Or else u can use the same key again as long as its a single computer u have it installed on. You may have call MS support to get activation code because they will have record of your previous installed computer.
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If you have the key that came with the unit, you should be able to swap the mobo and fire up, if it calls for activation enter the key. I had to swap a mobo for a client that had bought a custom unit from me and had no problem, however that was 8.1 pro that was on the SSD in the unit, I used the repair disc I created when I built it.If you are running now and just swapping up, create a system repair disc and system image discs before the swap, once the swap is complete and activated, you will have to create new ones because of the mobo swap.If you have a problem after the install call MS support and they will issue you a one time key If you have the key that came with the unit, you should be able to swap the mobo and fire up, if it calls for activation enter the key. I had to swap a mobo for a client that had bought a custom unit from me and had no problem, however that was 8.1 pro that was on the SSD in the unit, I used the repair disc I created when I built it.If you are running now and just swapping up, create a system repair disc and system image discs before the swap, once the swap is complete and activated, you will have to create new ones because of the mobo swap.If you have a problem after the... » Read More If you have the key that came with the unit, you should be able to swap the mobo and fire up, if it calls for activation enter the key. I had to swap a mobo for a client that had bought a custom unit from me and had no problem, however that was 8.1 pro that was on the SSD in the unit, I used the repair disc I created when I built it.If you are running now and just swapping up, create a system repair disc and system image discs before the swap, once the swap is complete and activated, you will have to create new ones because of the mobo swap.If you have a problem after the install call MS support and they will issue you a one time key « Show Less
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yes and it comes with Windows 8 Cd's so you could upgrade. But a friend of mine told me Windows 8 isn't doing well right now, so don't use the cd yet. Until they fix their issues
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This is a full install dvd, but only for a clean drive. I'm guessing the one for $199 is an upgrade...I would suggest Win 8.1.
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Likely not. Your Windows 8 installation is likely on DVD. Most Microsoft install disks are on DVD due to their size. Now, if you want to switch over to linux, there are many distros that will install to your hard drive from a CD. Everyone should experience building a desktop. Way to go!
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Sure, but if you already have this machine, you might trying setting up a Win8 VM on it. That would allow you to keep your installation reasonably virgin, and minimize the risks of changing the OS and bungling it all up.
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Legally when you buy a computer with an OS you have to include the disc. It sounds like what you need is a custom built PC.
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You will need a hard drive. Very cheap right now on Newegg.com (2tB for $80.00 US.)
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comes with windows 8 with the option for a free upgrade to 8.1. I upgraded.
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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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It means the motherboard can be used if you plan to install Windows 8.1 on your computer. You would still need to purchase the Windows program separately
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Beyond a doubt. Windows 8 installed the driver immediately. This is a great drive. You'll love it.
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It does not require a previous installation of Windows. It is not merely an upgrade, but a complete install. (I used mine to install a virtual machine of Windows using Parallels Desktop.)
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Yes, you can still use the same license. It's encrypted in your BIOS and the change of the storage does not affect that. When you will be installing Windows 8 from the recovery disks that came with the computer, it will pull the product key from the BIOS automatically. It won't even ask you to enter it (you don't know what it is anyway).
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Does not come with installation disc (I don't think any do anymore). You can burn "recovery discs" and/or leave the recovery partition, usually "Drive D". you can then delete Windows 8 & install win7 from a separately purchased disc. This is more expensive (by the price of new win7 disc) than trying to find (if you can) a machine with similar specs w/ win7 pre-installed. ----OR--- Look into the new win 8.1 & Win 8.2. I don't know, but I heard they are much better than Win8. Good Luck!
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No, It does not include Win 8 nor Win 8.1 DVD disk. Dell doesn't even give you Product ID for Windows 8/8.1 as it is embedded into BIOS.
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Not sure for windows 8.1 you can always install all of them. It wont hurt the computer and it will only end up using the one it needs.
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Probably not. I doubt you could even do an installation thereof with confidence due to the relationship between Windows 8 and the bios. If I were you I'd wait until September for Windows 10