can I just take it out of the box and use it or is there software involved? I have a Toshiba laptop and Windows 8
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you download the software from Logitech's website, also included in the box is a small closed usb that pairs with the mouse. I put he usb in a port I don't normally use so it's out of the way and I can use the other usb ports like I would normally.
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I have a ThinkPad with Windows 7 and I just took the 570 out of the box, plugged the USB transceiver into a port, and it worked. Be aware, though, that the 570 has a relatively short life (a year or two). Eventually, it will intermittently stop responding to your inputs (clicks won't work, the trackball won't move the cursor), and you will have to get a new one.
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I don't know about Windows 8 since I have Windows 7, but if they are the same, then the answer is yes and no. Yes - as soon as you plug it in, Windows will find the drivers, install them and you're good to go. No - if you have multiple pointing devices from Logitech and you want to use them with a single USB dongle, then you need to download & install the Logitech Unifying Receiver software. Also, you may want to install their Setpoint software which lets you tweak the behavior (pointer speed, etc.). HTH, Amir
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Like others have said, you don't need any additional software to use this on Windows 8. I downloaded the software from the Logitech website and installed it on my Windows 8.1 laptop (64-bit) and it runs fine. With the Logitech software installed I can check the battery status from the mouse control panel, and configure alternative actions for the various buttons.
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I don't know about Windows 8 since I have Windows 7, but if they are the same, then the answer is yes and no. Yes - as soon as you plug it in, Windows will find the drivers, install them and you're good to go.No - if you have multiple pointing devices from Logitech and you want to use them with a single USB dongle, then you need to download & install the Logitech Unifying Receiver software.Also, you may want to install their Setpoint software which lets you tweak the behavior (pointer speed, etc.).HTH, Amir
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Is the battery replaceable when it dies or do I need to purchase a new trackball?
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No software is required. Operating system shouldn't matter (I am using Windows 8 also). The only thing it needs is a free USB slot on your computer and an AA battery (it comes with).
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Hi Brin, The unit is already pre-installed with Windows 8 64bit.Thanks, PCrush
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the only way you could do that is to hook up an external power source, and then run an e-sata cable from the drive into an e-sata/usb input on the laptop, if it has one. not a viable solution. you need and external dvd model.
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These internal optocal drives just slide in and out of these laptops I own a toshiba laptop since 2007 when windows vista just came out my optical drive plated out on me last year so in order to find the right drive to go back in it was I had to slide out the old drive from the computer you don't need any tools to do this just simply open your drive door and gently pull the drive out on the drive itself you should see the drive make and model number and you shuold find a replacement by etheir going up on amazon or ebay there are quite a number of them on etheir site and you should be able to find the same drive you have in your computer now as a replacement the new drive once you get it should slide right back into your computer the same way as you slid the old one out and you should be back in business again hope this helps you
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If you have recovery disk,just replace hard drive ,put disk recovery computer.do not have disk ask toshiba for it
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I don't really know as stated in the review I do not use this computer myself. But I can not see why you couldn't?. Am not sure about windows 8, just try and see what happens.
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Try toshiba.com but this external driver has all kinds of problems I trashed my
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Hey Roger... to answer that question accurately 2 things are needed 1) complete description of your system specs.. specially your operating system 2) someone qualified enough to interpret them. As far as i can confortably say... i git a pretty new Windows 8 laptop.. i only had to plug it.. and that's it... in this day in age no one would make a device that would require you to mess around with the bios.. of course provided your computer.. is not old as dirt.... Roger. This has worked so well so far that i d say. Buy it , try it if it does not work. Return it.
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yes when I repair software it has to be the original software compatible to the system board. a lot of people do pirated need to be careful it may show activated but not necessarily be acceptable by Microsoft. if you more information look me up on Facebook.com/vipcomputerrepairs
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You can connect the drive (assuming it's USB), via the dongle or the USB on the keyboard, but your Tax app will not run, unless it's in the app store. If you are looking to reaplce your laptop, I would look towards a slate or surface professional that run full blown Windows 8.
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you would need to remove the hard drive from your laptop and yes you will be able to use it
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You can * burn it to a disc * copy it to a jump/usb drive * if your computers are networked you can access it from your laptop * failing the above, you can download it to your laptop
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I bought the laptop for someone else, and when I asked that person, he said his copy of Windows is activated, but did not recall exactly how he did it and couldn't find anything with a Windows key on it.
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I have Toshiba laptop with Window 8 and did install Microsoft office 2007 with no problems
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I have a windows laptop and used this without problem. Did you download the program for it on your computer?
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You can use it right out of the box with Microsoft paint or any other program. It is plug and play like a mouse.
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No software is needed! Well at least on windows 7, I just plugged it in and it worked