installing better windows on this: If I have a copy of Windows 7 professional can I install it over the Windows 7 Basic that comes with this laptop, or would that cause problems?
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Did you try using your Win7Pro serial with the Anytime Upgrade? I don't know if it would work, but it's certainly worth a try, and I would think would leave you with a much cleaner "install" than actually installing the OS over a lower-grade version.
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I always build my own computers so I always buy Windows myself and always have the CD to install it with. So I don't know for sure. It's worth a shot, it's just that I never have done it before. You're best bet is to try an clone the hard drive over (there is software avalible for that). But if that hard drive is damaged, try the backup disk first. If that doesn't work then you'll have to buy the Windows CD to install it that way.
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My concern was to get Windows 7, 64 bit. As far as the rest, I don't really know, but I have downloaded for free anything I have wanted to add.
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The laptop comes with Windows 8.1 Standard installed. The standard edition will not let you join the laptop to an active directory domain or use the Hyper-V hypervisor to create virtual machines, among other things. I think the upgrade to Pro can be found for around $100.
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I've got it hooked up to a PC under Windows 7 Home Premium, and it works fine. Since all Windows 7 versions are based on the same core, I don't think there would be any problem with Windows 7 Professional.
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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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The laptop typically comes with Windows 8 pre-installed. So, you would need a Windows 7 installation disk.
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I have not tried installing windows 7. It has a backup copy of windows on a different partition of the hard drive(no back up CDs). If you did a clean install I don't foresee any issues.
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You will need an external blueray/cd drive to install your windows operating system on the pro brick I have installed personally installed windows 7, hope this helps you out.
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I requested Windows7-Pro 32 bit. It would have shipped with any OS I wanted, just make it clear what OS you want to the supplier.
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Mine came with windows 7 pro, so no problems about updating, as you know windows 7 is a current system supported by Microsoft, hope this help.
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Mine came with Windows 7 Professional. Not sure about the warranty but that hasn't been an issue. Note that Office is Open rather than Microsoft.
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You should contact the seller to be sure because these are refurbished or used items and they won't all be the same. That said, I think they generally come with Windows 7 (Pro).
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Hmmm... I thought Amazon had straightened this out. When I ordered mine the add specified Windows 7 Pro, but it actually came with Window 7 Home. I got a $50.00 refund because of the error. Let Amazon know.
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Mine came with Windows 7 Professional installed, and 2 "restore" CDs for Windows 8, or at least that's what they are labeled. Honestly, I like Windows 7 so well that I'm not worried about pursuing Windows 8, especially since this model doesn't have a touchscreen.
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The computer I purchased has Windows XP Professional (it was likely leased to a company before being refurbished). The seller did not include a Windows re-installation disk so I asked for one and it was provided free of charge. I'm pretty sure you can upgrade to Windows 7 or 8 if you have enough memory. I would check on the Microsoft website to see if it meets the upgrade criteria since Windows XP support ends April 14, 2014.
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You can get it with Windows 7 Home Premium, it is model 2311 (as opposed to this model with Windows 8, 2310). If you need the features of Windows 7 Pro, you can buy the "anytime upgrade" from Microsoft, although it's prohibitively expensive. Occasionally they sell on eBay for ~$40. If you live near a MicroCenter, they have the 2311 model for $350.