I'm currently using Windows XP will it be difficult to adjust to Windows 8 or should I go with Windows 7
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To be honest you will experience a very steep learning curve. Windows 8 comes without the start menu bar. If you are more familar with windows xp i would recommend you sticking with windows 7, until you are comfortable with 7 then move to 8. Thanks, Khue
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I don't know about Windows 8, I don't use windows 8, but I do run Windows 7 without any problems at all.
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I'm not a fan of Windows 8, but when used with a touchscreen (which it was designed for) it works well. You can load 7, but expect some difficulty.
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I have ahd no trouble with mine. After using XP on a desktop for the better part of 8 years, I found my laptop with Windows 8 to be easy to use. Most of my software was used on XP runs on this machine without a problem. Manuel, if you are contemplating buying this laptop, you will not be disappointed.
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Hi there...I think its hard to go windows7...of course we can do it but...I suggest to stick to the windows 8 better. but before you install...try to download factory recovery DVD first in case....If it is external..of course you can...anyway...good luck with your customization of your system.
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I do not know about 7 or 8. I have windows XP and it works and is compatable with XP
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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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Whatever you want essentially just depends on what setup you go with. I have Windows 7 on mine. Had Windows 8 but dislike it for gaming.
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Indeed, Windows 8 isn't 100% stable yet. I think that Ubuntu or W7 are good choices.
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That purely comes down to preference. I am currently running Windows 8.1 without any issue on mine.
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Hi Really depends on the age of your machine. This version is for system builders, meaning you'd have to wipe windows xp and install win7 fresh. This won't upgrade an existing windows installation. If your machine is older than 4 years, I'd suggest a new machine. The install took 15gb of my hard disk
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Its typically a dinosaur so even if you can upgrade to 7 i dont think you will be satisfied but as of now I dont know and probably wont try from what im getting with just xp
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I guess you could buy win 7 and install..but win 8 is really ok, just takes a bit of learning and you will find it really easy to work with. Its not much different than the old win xp , its just that you get to things a bit different , but when you get it down, you will like it..
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Forget about windows 8, it's a piece of junk. Get windows 7 instead; not as good as XP but a hell of a lot better than 8 and you can run a XP format from windows 7.
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I don't have a clue since I don't use Windows 8. With my new computer I paid a premium to get it with Windows 7.
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It was for me. I didn't seem to have any problem using it when I upgraded from XP to Windows 7.
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I am hoping someone will answer this question as "Windows 8" is the worst OS I have encounter and will not purchase another laptop without the option to revert to 7.