Can you run windows 7 if you don't want to use Windows 8?
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I believe you can downgrade. You just have to take it to best buy or do it yourself if you know how to.
2025090
You can self-install Windows 7, but note if you are doing so that this is a UEFI system, and needs UEFI install media. As a note, you will need a 64-bit version of Windows 7, 32 bit versions are not capable of UEFI installs.
2025091
The easiest fix you can install in less than a minute and is totally safe. No browser add-ons, adds or other crap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N1J5PZ-9zg. I'm not at all tech savvy (I'm a graphic designer) and I was able to get that awful Windows 8 off in less than 5 minutes. And the guy who tells you how is a hoot!
2025092
I have mine setup to run like 7. Just download a free start menu button and have the comp boot to desktop instead of tiles.
960189
No, but you can set up Windows 8 to emulate Windows 7. Check out Computershpper.com for some tips.
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Sorry to so long to get back to you on this one from the looks of it, it doesn't say that it can't use Windows 8 because I'm using Windows 7 and I looked on the box it came in and it doesn't say that it can't use Windows 7 either. So to answer your question, I think you should be pretty safe using Windows 8. I really don't see a reason why you can't but you should be good though
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You will have Win 7 at initial launch. The unit comes with Win 8 discs to add if you want. I can't speak to the Win 8 option because I'm not using it.
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Gerald, I did not really want to use WIN 8 either, but I could not find the box with win 7. So, my solution -- download and install START MENU 8 -- you will swear you are using WIN 7. You can purchase and install a FULL version of win 7, but with START MENU 8, you can hardly tell it from Win 7. It works.
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Yes..without a problem. But..(I don't remember if it had an operating system on it when it arrived) unless it has the operating system on it..you'll have to use a "full blown" version of Windows 7..not the upgrade.
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No you don't - but if you are upgrading you could also upgrade to Win 7 or 8 OS
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I have Windows 7. Can't tell you about 8. You do need to have the disk in the computer to run it.
849999
You can either use window 7 or window 8 which ever one you prefer, it comes with the CD to download window 8.
1355807
Yes you can , although it will take up more space on your hardrive, it is not necessary to install windows 7 as vista will work well, but if you desire windows seven there would be no problem.
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I have Windows 8 and had zero issues with it so Windows 7 should be fine :]
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No. And Windows 8 sucks. Buy a laptop that still has Windows 7 installed or buy a touch screen which is awkward unless it has a detachable screen. There are steps by which you can change Windows 8 to a more friendly environment without all the charms and hot corners and other junk.
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NO. The commercial sales box does not mention Windows 8 as being supported by this tax program. Windows 7, Vista and XP are the listed minimum system requirement. It may be possible that Windows 8 may allow you to run in Windows 7 mode but I wouldn't count on it. Consider having your computer guru put Windows 7, or better yet, XP, on your work machine.
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As long as you have a copy of Windows 7 sure. Windows 8 runs fine and is actually quite simple to use once you get used to a few changes.
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If you click on the link "System Requirements" Windows 7 is listed so I am going to try it.
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Actually I have windows 8 I haven't tried windows 7 while I'm having the HP driver
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Supposedly, anything that is compatible with 7 should run on 8. I've not tried it with 8.