Come on!! This is your #1 best seller. It has Windows7!!! Not Windows 8 &amp; only ONE review?? I think these are ones you want most to get rid of!!!
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While this isn't a question I will answer anyway. The main reason I purchased this instead of another model is because it has Windows 7 on it. I find Windows 8 to be a bad experience.
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You wouldn't want Win7 on this. Win8 is way better with touchscreens, and if you hate the new Start interface like I do, google Start8, take a deep, calming breath about the fact that you need to pay $10 to make Win8 what it should've been, and just buy it and be happy. It puts a full, normal Win7 start menu back into Win8 and does everything you'd hope it would do - drag and drop shortcuts onto it, even works with the touchscreen.Also FWIW I upgraded to this laptop from a Win7 laptop, and Win8 boots way, way, way faster.
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I purchase it and it's nice but it does have the Internet and it looks like it's running window 95 or 98 so that tells me it's old so I'm trying to see if it can be updated through windows center but I haven't done that yet and you probably want to check before buying if it have more info on it and if you have a number to contact the people that sells it but that is good question
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Windows 8.1 is great on legacy support, and if you can get past the Start screen, which you can disable with a few hidden checkboxes, the experience isn't much different. The apps list is bigger, and you have gestures. I haven't had any issues with it, and can't figure out why people are bashing 8.1 so hard. MS bumbled into something late like they always do, but they seem to recover OK.
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Take a few minutes and watch JAGtutorials on Youtube. He shows you where everything is for Windows 8. I don't understand why people dislike it, sure it's a little different but so is every upgrade since windows 3.1 - takes very little time to learn the newest version. Windows 8.1 is very very easy.
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I think you will have to buy a copy and reimage it. I have been very happy with Windows 8. You might want to try it for a while before investing in 7. Good luck!
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Hi Gerald, This PC comes with Windows 8. There's no other available model from this model series that comes with Windows 7.You may have to reformat your PC and install a Windows 7 on it.Thanks PCrush
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Scott, The technology you mentioned is over my head. I did a search within "Help & Support" of your terms found no matches. I will tell you I purchased the refurbished computer with a newly installed Windows 7 Professional operating system from Ezbuycafe in November 2013 and have been delighted with the computer and EzBuyCafe. The seller's current rating is 4.9 stars (out of 5 stars) over the 546 ratings for the past year. You'll be well served with this computer from EzBuyCafe.
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Mine did not either, but if you're fairly knowledgeable about computers it's pretty self explanatory! Also, I feel that I should put this caution out there for you & others who may be interested in this PC even though I've been pretty happy with it up to this point: a couple times I've noticed a message in the lower right-hand corner that states this is NOT an authentic copy of Windows 7 running on the computer?!? Not sure why this message would pop-up occasionally as it does if it's not the case, but since I get free software from school I'm going to try and re-install Windows 7 from them so for me it's not a big deal, though others may want to be careful and ask about this the seller... Mine did not either, but if you're fairly knowledgeable about computers it's pretty self explanatory! Also, I feel that I should put this caution out there for you & others who may be interested in this PC even though I've been pretty happy with it up to this point: a couple times I've noticed a message in the lower right-hand corner that states this is NOT an authentic copy of Windows 7 running on the computer?!? Not sure why this message would pop-up occasionally as it does if it's not the case, but since I get free software from school I'm going to try and re-install Windows 7 from them... » Read More Mine did not either, but if you're fairly knowledgeable about computers it's pretty self explanatory! Also, I feel that I should put this caution out there for you & others who may be interested in this PC even though I've been pretty happy with it up to this point: a couple times I've noticed a message in the lower right-hand corner that states this is NOT an authentic copy of Windows 7 running on the computer?!? Not sure why this message would pop-up occasionally as it does if it's not the case, but since I get free software from school I'm going to try and re-install Windows 7 from them so for me it's not a big deal, though others may want to be careful and ask about this the seller... « Show Less
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No but you can buy the older models with windows 7. But, why would you not want windows 8?
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Not good. The PC has about 4 drivers missing that are only valid for W8+. I tried it and tried to get drivers, but did not find anywhere. Yes, I hate W8.
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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.
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the stupid, useless version of windows on the sony, (older ones) windows 8 doesn't have it. They have a upgrade, but it still sucks! Get an apple
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I believe the Microsoft store is clearing out the Windows 7 version. Amazon is selling the Windows 8 version.
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When I bought this laptop, I am sure that it was "New". I saw several that were used or refurbished and I did not want one of them. I do not recall seeing similar 'warnings' when I bought this product. In addition, it was over $500. I specifically wanted a Windows 7 machine and they are becoming hard to find. I've heard of too many issues with Windows 8. This machine has an Intel i3 chip and I would have preferred an i5 but could not find a Win 7 & i5 machine and I did not want to order one from Dell.. I'm satisfied with the laptop. My wife has a similar laptop that is 18 months old and she has not had any problems with it. Today, Dell still has a good name and is reliable. When I bought this laptop, I am sure that it was "New". I saw several that were used or refurbished and I did not want one of them. I do not recall seeing similar 'warnings' when I bought this product. In addition, it was over $500. I specifically wanted a Windows 7 machine and they are becoming hard to find. I've heard of too many issues with Windows 8. This machine has an Intel i3 chip and I would have preferred an i5 but could not find a Win 7 & i5 machine and I did not want to order one from Dell.. I'm satisfied with the laptop. My wife has a similar laptop that is 18 months... » Read More When I bought this laptop, I am sure that it was "New". I saw several that were used or refurbished and I did not want one of them. I do not recall seeing similar 'warnings' when I bought this product. In addition, it was over $500. I specifically wanted a Windows 7 machine and they are becoming hard to find. I've heard of too many issues with Windows 8. This machine has an Intel i3 chip and I would have preferred an i5 but could not find a Win 7 & i5 machine and I did not want to order one from Dell.. I'm satisfied with the laptop. My wife has a similar laptop that is 18 months old and she has not had any problems with it. Today, Dell still has a good name and is reliable. « Show Less
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I'm out of town this week but will be back Friday and let you know. I used mine for 2 weeks but windows 8 wouldn't work with one of my company programs. Any chance you want to buy mine? Perfect condition, still have box etc. email me at jason@usedrides.com if interested. Jason.
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Watch it, mine came wth NO operating system, had to buy Win7 on ebay for $55. I've bought other refurb HP 7800's on tigerD and they CAME with win7, to me that was deceptive.