can I downgrade to Windows 7? I hate windows 8
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yes .........i am not a techie.....but found one in phone book and for 100.00 he came out and took win 8 off and put win 7 on. made me a happy camper. win 8 is a joke i was told. and i have dial up internet and was told dial up does not have enough energy to run win 8......techie said he is kept busy takin win 8 off and puttin win 7 on.......hope this answers your questions.....
594621
I believe you can. I hate Windows 8 too but I don't have a Windows 7 license to have tried it.
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I asked this early on and was told I could for about $100 but it that it would void the warranty.This was from a 1st level HP tech. Don't know how valid it is. I've adapted pretty well and for $5 you might try stardock.com/products/start8 for a more familiar interface if you don't use or like touch screen and use "Desk Top" option.
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As long as you have a clean Win 7 copy, sure. Can you downgrade win 8 that's on it to win 7? No. They push out new systems with the new operating system to further that gen of software
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If you don't like windows 8 because of the start menu not being there anymore like I did just google start 8 and you can downloaded the program to give you the old start menu. I found a free one and downloaded it. I just can't remember where I got it. A the other ones are 30 day free trial. I found the webpage it is. http://www.iobit.com/iobitstartmenu8.php
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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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Only if you have Windows 8 Pro. Otherwise, you will have to buy a new copy of Windows 7, uninstall 8, and install 7. I have no use for Windows 8, but by clicking the desktop on the Windows 8 start up screen, you will return to pretty much a Windows 7 use computer. I just do that and it is fine now. And Windows 8 is still there if I need any part of it.
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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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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.
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I bought this laptop specifically because it has windows 7 and it shipped as advertised. I refuse to use windows 8.
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Microsoft has an "upgrade" that is free - Windows 8.1. It makes the W8 a bit more like W7, but not entirely. W8/8.1 takes some getting used to but it isn't too bad. If you get a touch screen laptop (this one is not touch screen) it might be a bit easier to get accustom to.
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You may want to contact mfg (they were very helpful over the phone- small company) to see if there is a downgrade option. When we purchased our unit, we were able to get Win 7 but having worked in the industry Microsoft usually "forces" OEM vendors to their latest version of software.
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Right now I have windows 7 so I dont know. you can go to the website and ask the source. He answered my emails and even updated my software when improvements were made.
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Windows 8 is not listed as an option on the box, I use it on Windows 7, hope this helps.
690858
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.
700370
Yes. It was either W7 for me or I was done with PC and moving to MAC. But they are so expensive. Windows 8 sucks
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You can switch to Windows 7 if you want, but that requires that you have an install disc and it will require that you hunt down compatible drivers otherwise it won't come close to peak performance.
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I don't believe so. I got this with windows 8, and best buy stated that microsoft is trying to phase out windows 7, but im sure if you know someone whos good with computers, theres a way to remove windows 8 and get windows 7. but buying off the rack i do not believe so.
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I do not know that you can swap out 8 to 7, But check out the updated Windows 8.1, as it will be nearly the same as 7. I have not done this yet as I am liking the 8 version now. I do know that you will love this computer as I have had mine for many months now.
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No, the OS is windows 8, but you can simulate windows 7 on the desktop. That is why I decided to keep it as is.
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possible to add RAM, you can replace the hard drive with SSD and if really want to downgrade from win 8 to win 7 you can use this link: http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/science_tech/making-windows-8-work-like-windows-7-vs-downgrading or search how to do it on internet (you need to follow some steps).
1860956
Simply put--no. Windows 8 is confusing and designed to appeal to a younger person. I would love to go back to Windows, 7 but don't want to spend the money to do it.
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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.