does it work as a normal desktop meaning can I use Microsoft and all that.
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Yes, it works as a regular desktop. I use it for my college work and everyday web searching. It's just built towards playing pc games, that's the big difference this computer has than your average run of the mill computer.
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it has Windows 7® Home Premium, 64-bit, So, if you're asking operating system, then yes and it's like normal desktop. You can use all microsoft software programs.
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The one that I received had Microsoft 7 installed on it and works perfectly.
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Yes. This is a fully functional Windows computer and will run the full version of Microsoft Office. It's not a crummy slate that's only half functional. Except for RAM or Graphics intensive programs, it can run anything a desktop can.
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YES. It's a Windows 8.1 pc. It'll run anything that a new pc will typically run.
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Yes. This is a normal PC after you assemble it. Load the operating system (Windows) via usb from a memory stick or external DVD. Then load the drivers right after that. If you're using a stick, copy the drivers to the stick first on another system. Make sure the stick is bootable.
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there is no difference there just not the marketing for pc desktop when everyone's got a laptop or tablet . But if u have vga pc it should work . Might have to update adobe read .
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Yes. Your are able to download any windows compatible programs to it. It has a desktop view just like windows 7.
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Its work with all desktop.Just to makesure it has a pci express slot. Thats It !!
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Yes. You may do most anything you can from one of the bigger computers. It just has a smaller screen and not quite as much oomph. Windows 8 can be annoying, but if you learn the keyboard shortcuts than it's ok.
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Yes. If it doesn't, you can always use the Windows Backwards Compatibility feature.
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You could. It's a regular PC in tablet form. I didn't though because I prefer Win7
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Definately. These machines are full fledged desktops they run full versions of Windows/Office and all applications.
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Well actually win 7 is already on it. The desktop feature is win 7. I thought I'd hate win 8 but after using it for almost a year I really enjoy it.
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Like any Windows machine, it can run an older version of the operating system but, in my opinion, doing that would not make sense. It has a touch screen, and you should take advantage of that. Learning Windows 8 is not a big deal. It took me all of a couple of hours to get comfortable with it, and to prefer it over Windows 7. If you want to tun it like Windows 7, the "desktop mode" makes that possible. If you are absolutely dead set against changing from what you know, you can buy a new model 10.1" netbook that ASUS offers. It doesn't come with a touch screen, and comes with Wndows 7, but you would be missing out on the security improvements that are in Windows 8.
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Correct. You can install Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, World of Warcraft, or any other memory and performance intensive program, game, or software. Anything windows, although like Mr. Reed said, since it is running windows home premium, you might not be able to run programs made back in the day for windows xp or older, but you can always upgrade your operating system later, up to windows 7 professional for $70, and gain the ability to run all of those xp or older programs. But yeah, just look at this tablet as a VERY portable desktop.
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No, it uses Windows and you would have to use the Windows store instead. Most all apps are on the Windows store, but you will find many apps to not be the same or even cost money.
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Yes, but according to the chart you need Windows 7 Professional, not Home Premium, for that.
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It depends on how much that desktop will consume. Traditional desktop should work. But if you have pice or agp devices that need additional power