Amazon site says the OS is Windows 8 home, Dell says it is Windows 8.1 Pro for the same computer model number. Which is included from Amazon?
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Follow up: Right after I responded to your inquiry my new computer upgraded to 8.1 automatically via Windows updates, and for free. Now I have 8.1 Pro. :)
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It comes with Windows 8.1 Pro if you get the 512GB version. I run Photoshop on it with no problems.
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Presumably because the kind folks at Dell got a better deal from Microsoft for the outdated, inappropriate dog version. A couple days after getting my software and data re-installed on the replacement HD (a common failure, I'm told) I was offered a "free" upgrade to 8.1 (presuming that the three hours of my time costs nothing). So it seems that 8.1 is sort of included - or at least was in my case.
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My computer came with the Windows 8.1. If your machine comes with Windows 8.0 you can download Window 8.1 from the Microsoft website at no additional cost.
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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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I called Dell support and they gave me the specs for my machine along with their price. I compared what I was given to the Amazon product description. It matched and Amazon was less expensive. I suggest that you do the same.
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I needed a windows 8 computer with a 32bit operating system on it..Therefore, I ordered the one advertised on amazon.com (I assume the one you are talking about). However, when mine arrived It was the computer, but it had a 64bit windows operating system installed on it. Therefore, I ended up sending it back with theRMA and labels provided by Amazon..I have received credit for my entire price since then and consider the order closed. Hope this helps. Its a nice computer, but in my case, I had to have a 32bit system on it..
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I have it installed in a Dell Desktop initially running Windows 8 and now running Windows 8.1 as the boot drive.
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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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Actually, the description is slightly off. Here is the set up this computer comes with: Windows 7 Pro 64-bit preloaded - use it as long as you want to. It's preloaded there by Lenovo through the Microsoft Downgrade Rights Licensing program. The computer has Windows 8 sticker, as well as Windows 8 product key encrypted into BIOS. In the box, you will find Windows 8 Pro recovery disks, in case if you ever decide to install that. You don't need to pay for anything. Basically, both Windows 7 and Windows 8 are included. You can use any of them without paying anything extra.
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I originally ordered a Dell 755 but the dealer replaced it with a Dell 760 after told me that the 755 was used, that one came with a Vista 32 bit operating system. On amazon they have a new 32 bit seven system for about $56 for a Dell computer if you want to up grade. To find it you have to look for other suppliers that amazon supports.
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It comes with Windows 8 but coming soon this Summer Windows 10 is about to launch and you can get the free download from microsoft when available. If you want Windows 7 installed you might want to try directly from Dell website so that they can custom build it for you.
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I can't answer that question Walter. When I tried Windows 8 I immediately gave the Dell 660 computer away and went back to my good "old" Windows XP computer.
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The Dell computers you find on Amazon are preconfigured. This allows them to be quickly shipped out to you. If you want different hardware, you need to find another computer listed with the specs you want, or you need to do a custom order from Dell.
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If your purchasing this particular item it only comes with Windows 8, however you can install Windows 7 if you like, but my advice would be to look at this item instead. It has the same processor with a higher capacity hard drive and an additional 2 gigs of ram as well as having windows 7 preinstalled. http://www.amazon.com/Dell-Inspiron-i15R-2105sLV-15-Inch-Laptop/dp/B0081YPVHE/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8
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These computers are not sold directly by Amazon, but by many different Amazon partners. Each supplier can have variations in the product specification like the Windows program, amount of memory, size of hard disk, optical drive, and processor speed. They are usually the same exact Dell model of computer, but with different specifications. Check the 'condition' description listed by each supplier for exact configuration. Our unit does come with Windows 7 installed and 3GB of memory. Other suppliers vary. John H / Used-PCs. Austin / Texas
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Yes. In the lower left corner of the case is the list of ...Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP. Amazon customer service is super so you can always check with their representatives.