Is it possible to purchase without Windows, or get a license refund after purchasing?
1970635
I don't believe if ordering through Amazon.com that you would be able to purchase with option or OS. Also generally speaking manufacturers such as ASUStek usually buy licenses in bulk at commercial rates, which is usually why you don't get an "actual" license, whether on a slip of paper or a digital format, when purchasing a new PC. All that to really say I don't know. My suggestion would be to visit ASUS NA(North America) homepage and see if you could get a live operator via chatbox to see if they could provide a more definite answer. Hope this helps!
636932
You could by a license for Windows 7, reformat the primary drive, and then install the OS. Windows 8 is just another Vista in my opinion.
1728176
Correct except for the Windows license. I found no product key and neither any media to reinstall Windows. This version is Windows 8.1 with BING -- a special OEM version, not available for download as far as I know. If you have to reinstall, you'll have to purchase a key and download either an OEM or Retail version, load the iso on a USB drive with a start up disk utility, go into the BIOS and activate boot with USB, then reinstall.
639799
Yes it can. In fact it came without any operating systems so I had to download everything myself.
1416779
Unfortunately, the computer comes with free trials for Microsoft & some other software. My wife & I bought & downloaded it through Microsoft directly. It runs great on the computer !
2056714
i seriously doubt it, unless you can work something out with the seller. ms should make the iso available for free (it's worthless without a coa), because a situation like this one led me to try linux for the first time and i don't plan on ever going back. i suggest linux mint or zorin. doesn't cost a dime.
738045
The regular package ships with an installation cd. If the one you buy says OS Code, you only receive the product license key and then you will have to download the software over the internet (no additional charge). The end result is the same, in most customers situations, it just a matter of preference.
1131924
The actual software doesn't come in the box. In the box there is a card with a pass code that will allow you access to all versions of this software including the windows version.
344863
Yes but BEWARE it's only the software not the license for it, so you can use it for a trial period and then you have to buy the license
1980550
these do not include windows, if you want to run windows, buy a windows based notebook
2145524
Hi, no, ours came with Windows XP installed and included a disc. Very good deal, decent refurb, still working.
594094
You must pay for another license to operate the software on a second computer. Single Machine License only. Buyer Beware.
2269674
Technically yes. However, the License is good for one PC and one installation, however you can perform an inplace repair installation (by using the upgrade option) by launching the setup program via the installation media from within Windows 7, and if you need to completely reinstall the operating system (where you might re-format the Hard Drive) despite it being activated a phone call to Microsoft's Activation hotline may allow you to use the key again as long as it's on the same computer. They're usually pretty helpful if something goes wrong with your 1st attempt at installing their software.
238062
NO! I wondered the same after I received it, good thing it crashed due to shipping or I wouldn't have gotten a refund.... Btw windows 8 blows....
653420
sorry, I guess you need to contact the seller and/or review the description of the items to see if the windows version was stated as genuine. When I purchased mine, the seller described the item as containing a genuine Windows operating system. Wish you luck!
1834946
Yes. This license cannot be installed as an upgrade, it must be a fresh install.
1483219
I really doubt that you can do that. Most softwares are protected from pirating, but you can try.