Which version of windows is best: Which version should I upgrade to 7 or 8?
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Windows 7 Ultimate is the most efficient operating system currently. Unless you have a touch-screen computer, Windows 8 is very difficult to use on PCs. This Windows 7 Ultimate OS supports both 32-bit and 64-bit systems:
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Correct... If you have a copy of an older version of Windows, you could do an install of that, then do a clean install of 8 to replace it, but otherwise you'll want what Joel mentioned, the System Builder Edition. The System Builder Edition doesn't require a previous version of Windows to be installed, while this retail version checks beforehand, even if you are going to do a clean install.
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Microsoft has an "upgrade" that is free - Windows 8.1. It makes the W8 a bit more like W7, but not entirely. W8/8.1 takes some getting used to but it isn't too bad. If you get a touch screen laptop (this one is not touch screen) it might be a bit easier to get accustom to.
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Windows 7 should be fine running older stuff. My complaint was how slow the machine is. VERY SLOW unusable slow gotta return it slow.
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I am not currently using Windows 8. For the applications and software that I am using it is quite good the most recent version of the Windows operating system which I use this device is Windows 7. The oldest operating system in which I use with this device is Windows XP
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You'll have to download, so you can download the version of your choice. Your purchase gets you rights to both. No Windows 8 yet.
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Mine came with Windows 7 professional installed and with recovery disks for Windows 8 should you want to upgrade.
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Microsoft doesn't offer a downgrade to 7. You would have to buy Windows 7 (which is pretty expensive), and install the new operating system from the disc. Most computers now come with Windows 8. Win8 isn't going anywhere, so I suggest forcing yourself to getting used to it or fork out the cash. Microsoft also offers a free upgrade to Windows 8.1.
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Factory default mine was windows 8, but I upgraded to 8.1. For me It's better than 8. If you don't want to upgrade, you can stay in Windows 8.
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When I bought this laptop it was my intention to install Windows 7, but after using Windows 8 extensively I felt the change was unneeded. However, if you are more comfortable with version 7, it will work great this computer.
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I have not tried, but that is an option I have considered. I definitely think Windows 7 would work better than 8 on this machine because 7 is a "lighter" operating system (doesn't take as much to run it). I think Linux would be even better, I am just not sure if Linux has all the drivers.
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Is it compatible with only windows eight desktop computer? I don't understand running windows 7 and 8 on the same computer.
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Oh, you silly thing. There's a reason Windows 7 is the number 1 seller. Do a little bit of research on the issues with 8.
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Negative. These are 2 completely different systems. You can't upgrade from 7 to 8 for free. If it had Windows 8 installed, then you could easily upgrade to 8.1.
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It looks that way: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2873214/windows-10-will-be-a-free-upgrade-for-windows-7-and-8-users.html
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Only if your computer can handle the 64 bit version. You will need to check this with the computer manufacturer's website for your model. If you have the 32 bit version of Windows 7, there is a good chance that you will need to upgrade to the 32 bit version of Windows 8.1. But the good news is that the Windows 8.1 Full Version includes both 32 bit and 64 bit disks so if the 64 bit doesn't load on your machine you can just use the 32 bit version.
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Right now I have windows 7 so I dont know. you can go to the website and ask the source. He answered my emails and even updated my software when improvements were made.