I have an unauthenticated Windows 7 Pro on my computer. Can I use this upgrade to autheticate Windows 8 Pro? Will all my programs be preserved ?
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Yeah you can upgrade even if you don't have the original or real version of windows only thing you need to know is when you upgrade you will lost your data unless you back it up on a external hard drive or usb
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Yes..without a problem. But..(I don't remember if it had an operating system on it when it arrived) unless it has the operating system on it..you'll have to use a "full blown" version of Windows 7..not the upgrade.
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Only if you have Windows 8 Pro. Otherwise, you will have to buy a new copy of Windows 7, uninstall 8, and install 7. I have no use for Windows 8, but by clicking the desktop on the Windows 8 start up screen, you will return to pretty much a Windows 7 use computer. I just do that and it is fine now. And Windows 8 is still there if I need any part of it.
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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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Yes you should be able to upgrade it - but our business apps require us to have Windows 7 pro. I don't see why it wouldn't work with Win8+. I'd suggest doing an upgrade instead of a fresh install to keep your drivers, but suggest you go to Samsung's website if any drivers don't carry over.
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When I purchased this Zenbook in 9/2012, it was possible to upgrade to Windows 8 for FREE until Jan, 2013. I know it is possible to upgrade and I am assuming you can still do it on the Microsoft Windows website. Not sure about Windows 8 Pro.
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You would have to fresh install it your self.It does not come with Windows 7. Only Windows 8.
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Mike, thank you for responding. I know the terms of an OEM license, but since I already own a Windows 7 Ultimate retail license I was wondering if Windows 8 will have such license. That's why I was wondering if this license was different since I also know that Windows 8 has different license terms than Windows 7.
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The short answer is yes. You could upgrade to windows 8 Pro, and then use windows to downgrade, or you can reformat your hard drive and install from disk. The real question is why would you do it? The downgrade option is more for businesses that are not able to upgrade at the same time. Remember when windows 7 came out and people wanted to rush back to Vista, and Vista to XP, and XP to 95. I don't think that anyone tried to get back to 3.1.
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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 depends on what you buy. You can buy 8.1 Pro in the first place, or you can buy upgrades. If you have Windows 8 already installed, you'll want to do the free Windows 8.1 update. Then you can go to the Microsoft store and do the Professional upgrade. You have two choices there. Buy the upgrade online, or if you've bought it elsewhere, you can just put in the license code.
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If I remember correctly, Windows 8 Pro product key is encrypted in BIOS. You can't see it (you see it only in BIOS in encrypted format). You never know the actual product key number and you will never lose it because it's on the chip in the computer. Windows 8 Pro software will pull it from there automatically when you install Windows 8 Pro from the disks provided in the package. Windows 7 Pro is currently installed through Windows 8 Pro Microsoft Downgrade Rights Licensing Program.
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Operating System: Windows 7 Professional Upgradable to Windows 8 ProOperating System Architecture: 64-bit
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It ships with a regular version of Windows 8 and then you can upgrade to Windows 8.1. It does not come with Pro - I saw that as an upgrade for $99.
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It comes with Windows 7 Pro installed but has a license for Windows 8 Pro also.
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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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The fact you bought it used should not make a difference whether or not windows 8 is installed. Because it comes pre installed you won't have to pay for it. worst case scenario is you factory reset it to get access to it