Can I downgrade to Windows 7?
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hi Douglas, No, this one has no downgrade rights to Windows 7. You may reformat the PC and install a Window 7 OS instead, but you will have to buy the OS, media and license, and it will definitely void the PC's warranty. Thanks PCrush
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I don't believe so. I got this with windows 8, and best buy stated that microsoft is trying to phase out windows 7, but im sure if you know someone whos good with computers, theres a way to remove windows 8 and get windows 7. but buying off the rack i do not believe so.
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I have a laptop with Windows 7 and one with Windows 8. Both operating systems work nicely, IMO. Windows 7 seems to be a bit faster, but I prefer the look of Windows 8. As for how to downgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 7, you would need to reformat your PC and install a Windows 7 disc.
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There shouldn't be any issues if you want to roll it back to Win 7, but this particular computer comes with Win 8 pre-installed.
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no. big problems with this.http://www.pchelpforum.com/xf/threads/problems-replacing-windows-8-with-windows-7.145253/
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I am hoping someone will answer this question as "Windows 8" is the worst OS I have encounter and will not purchase another laptop without the option to revert to 7.
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I cant even open it it says its windows 7 down but it lets me change it up like I can swap what I wanna run it on yet same result every time
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Yes. All Microsoft OS licenses allow you to run previous operating systems. See Microsoft's site for more info: www.microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/Pages/downgrade_rights.aspx
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"Can one simply upgrade the Windows 7 Home Edition to Windows 7 professional on this machine?"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtBZO7ZKOc4
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There is a 32-bit version of Windows 7 available for purchase. However, please check for PC hardware compatibility in microsoft's website prior to purchasing it.
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You can add RAM as well as a SSD (given you have the proper drivers. However I would not reccomend downgrading to windows 7, as the computer was designed to run on windows 7 and the hardware/drivers may have compatibility issues with windows 7.
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You'll need to buy Win 8 Pro (Sounds stupid, I know)then downgrade to Win 7.It's cheaper and easier to download Classic Shell and use that for the start menu like i have.
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My teck husband said downgrading would be a mistake. XP is no longer being supported by Microsoft and your computer is subject to attack, viruses
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Hi there...I think its hard to go windows7...of course we can do it but...I suggest to stick to the windows 8 better. but before you install...try to download factory recovery DVD first in case.... If it is external..of course you can...anyway...good luck with your customization of your system.
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It has Win 8 but you can buy Win7 and Dell has a instruction website for how to downgrade. I have not done it yet but plan to do so.
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could be. I'm using consumer preview. is it still possible to download the developers's version? I'd hate to go back to windows 7.
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Simple answer is no, it only comes with Windows 8. Nothing stopping you installing windows 7 youself if you already have a license though. Toshiba does not offer a downgrade option to Windows 7 for PCs purchased with this version of Windows 8. On the plus side, Windows 8.1 is a free upgrade coming end of June, which will rectify alot of the things about windows 8 that were annoying users. I would not want Windows 8, but 8.1 looks tolerable!