Will i be able to downgrade to Windows7?
1855655
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.
1855656
Sure assuming you have the right skills, software and license. However unless you are going to have somebody else do this for you I would be hesitant just based on the question you ask. Not trying to be superior or anything but if you have to ask then it's not a task you should tackle.
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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.
802634
I have seen new systems back loaded with windows 7, but I'm not sure if your seller has the tech support to do it. Might try somewhere like Tiger Direct where they are willing to make software changes at the time of purchase. Some of the big box retail stores like Best Buy might also do this kind software change. I don't know the technical spec's for doing it yourself, or if that is even possible. Keep up the research. Good luck WEST
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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
1050527
Windows 7 should be fine running older stuff. My complaint was how slow the machine is. VERY SLOW unusable slow gotta return it slow.
554235
Not 100%. There can be problems with the drivers; the company is ignorant about this, even in late 2012. Find the post in the reviews by skealzzz to overcome the issue with the drivers in Windows 7.
1345220
Check the requirements for the OS you want, in this case Win 7. You will probably be Ok. The RAM in these machines are fairly easy to change out and upgrade.
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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From Vista (32 bit) you should be able to upgrade and everything will transfer over. Your system should meet all the minimum requirements for Win 7 if it was running Vista, check this page http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/system-requirements to make sure. If you buy this and find it won't upgrade, you won't totally lose the value of buying Windows 7 as you can also do a 'clean' install that would require you to reinstall Office and others. However, you should backup your important files before you upgrade, just to be safe.
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The short answer is yes. You could upgrade to windows 8 Pro, and then use windows to downgrade, or you can reformat your hard drive and install from disk. The real question is why would you do it? The downgrade option is more for businesses that are not able to upgrade at the same time. Remember when windows 7 came out and people wanted to rush back to Vista, and Vista to XP, and XP to 95. I don't think that anyone tried to get back to 3.1.
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I think it should not be a problem to downgrade your OS. Maybe you can try Windows 7 too, should be similar to Vista.
463199
Both of your questions, the answer is yes. I have even upgraded the OS from Win7 to Win8.1
35636
You will have to buy the windows program and delete the 8 and reinstall the 7. Leave it to a computer guy to do it.
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I would also like to know if the download installation is Windows 7 compatible.
1897016
It has Win 8 but you can buy Win7 and Dell has a instruction website for how to downgrade. I have not done it yet but plan to do so.
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could be. I'm using consumer preview. is it still possible to download the developers's version? I'd hate to go back to windows 7.
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one of the nice features of this model is the ability to revert back to Win7. You can anytime you want to reinstall Win8 and use the key provided. Most do not want to use Win8.