Can I get this with Windows 7 Professional installed? My company requires all to have the same OS.
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No, that doesn't mean it won't run Windows 7 it just doesn't come with Windows 7. You could always run a Windows 7 virtual machine inside HyperX. This is a very touch optimized device and Windows 7 doesn't work that great with touch.
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No, that doesn't mean it won't run Windows 7 it just doesn't come with Windows 7. You could always run a Windows 7 virtual machine inside HyperX.This is a very touch optimized device and Windows 7 doesn't work that great with touch.
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Not from the factory and I would not advise it due to the capabilities of Windows 8 with the touch screen.
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You generally will not get a windows cd with most new systems. The os should be fully functional out of the box. The office program is a trial and you will need to purchase a key or you can download a free word processing program such as open office or similar
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came with window 7 pro pre-installed, and with a windows 8 disk - I assume there's a downgrade license from window 8 to windows 7 - not sure otherwise
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Hello Linda, When I bought my current computer I requested Windows 7 as the OS. My computer "guru" suggested that I purchase the "professional" upgrade to W7 and then I could use all my older software. That is what I did and the older software works just fine, saving me a bundle! Anna
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You'll need to buy Windows 8 professional if you want to have a downgrade license, you /cannot/ downgrade this out of the box. You can buy this with Windows 7, but not from this vendor, check in the 'x new and used from x dollars' section, look through the details. You'd also need to buy or have a copy of Windows 7. The windows 8 pro upgrade is $25 through Amazon. I'm not a Windows 8 afficionado, as a matter of fact I almost didn't get this computer even though it was on sale for only $700, simply because it had Windows 8. However, after using it, and changing it to boot to desktop instead of the 'Metro' menu, I have to say I almost prefer it to Windows 7, because of the improved explorer (pause file transfers, individual file comparison with all meta data, etc.) and task manager (... no words really, it's just much better in every way) plus the fact that this is the first and only version of Windows I've been able to run all my software on (Roller coaster Tycoon, Crysis 2 and [prototype], and huge amounts of benchmarking, video editing, and virtual machine software). I have never had all that software successfully running on the same box, even with VMs and compatibility fixes. So try it, and if you don't like it, downgrade.
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Download and run the Microsoft windows 7 advisor to determine if your specific laptop can support windows 7. If it does suport windows 7, then Yes, but it is not a restore disk and will not automatically install all the manufacturer drivers. Make sure to affix the new eom license key sticker to the pro book after installation. Once installed, the license key is specific to the processor or motherboard, I forget which.
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I just saw that it's Windows 7 you want to go to. It's the same procedure basically. You need to get your data off that system if possible. You'll also need a Windows 7 install disk.
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The three that I've purchased all came with Windows 7 Professional. They've been working great.
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You can if u r me and have have all the necessary items to do so but no, not legally unless u want to pay $80 for Windows 7 License. But good news Windows 8 is good u just got to get used to it
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Yes, it has Windows 7 Professional installed; however, the back-up disc, should reinstallation be required, is Windows 8 "upgrade."
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Nope. Separate license required for each. And if you have the latest version of windows, forget about. Look into a other product. We dropped Sage all togather because support is terrible and all they care about is upgrading you to another version for big bucks.
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I had no problem at all installing the drive . My problem came in when I installed my copy of Windows 7 and the old drive contained the Old Windows XP ops system. So I started getting statements that my Ops System might be counterfeit. So I spent $67.00 and ordered a full Win 7 Professional and everything is great now. Sorry I could not be of more help.Travis
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I'm not sure. I work for a law office and we have individual PC's registered with their individual software. There might be a multi-license version which will allow you to install the software on multiple workstations.
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I installed one on my Windows 7 Pro system (upgraded from XP). It works just fine.
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The OS on this unit is actually going to be Win7 PRO 64bit. Please let us know if you have any other questions.Thank You,ServerMonkey
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You have to check with the vendor for exact configuration available. I got one with Win7 Pro 32bit, pre-installed. It came with a knock-off "Win 7 repair CD" and a DVD with a current "system image" for recovery of the operating systemin the event the drive fails.
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Sure, but if you already have this machine, you might trying setting up a Win8 VM on it. That would allow you to keep your installation reasonably virgin, and minimize the risks of changing the OS and bungling it all up.