will it be compatible with win 7 should I decide I don't like win 8?
1823005
Should be. Any machine running Windows 8 should be capable of running Windows 7. However, I've adapted to Windows 8, and I'm not having any difficulties with it. Just downloaded and installed Windows 8.1, and it is working fine.
1823006
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.
1823007
Needn,t give up on "8" yet; get some professional help; it will be around, and supported for a long time.
1823008
Unfortunately it will not. A machine built to accomadate Windows 8 can not roll back to Windows 7 to the best of my knowledge.
1900469
I am running Win 7. You'd have to look at the manufacturer's specifics to find out.
94899
I don't have Windows 8 but a quick search using Google shows it is compatible....
1510204
While I can't give you a 100% as I don't use Win 8 (and neither does anybody i know, its REALLY unpopular here) it works great in Win 7 and if it works in 7 it nearly always works with 8.
656534
It should be compatible with Windows 8, but I'm not 100% sure since I hate Windows 8. If not, try Compatibility Mode (http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-windows). I've also tested with Windows 7 on Google Chrome and Firefox, with satisfying results.
2045761
I use windows 7 it works with my computer, I don't like Windows 8, Yes It works with window 7
244791
I haven't used it with anything past win7 but I can't imagine you'd have any difficulties.
1714941
As far as I know there wouldn't be a problem with it. Should be smoother on windows 8 compared to my windows 7 too.
780825
I installed win 7 and did not like the "feel " of it. win8 is better for this barebone
1228004
No. When I looked into upgrading to windows 8 that was one of the programs it listed as being non-compatible
1157896
I am using it with Windows 7 with no problem but the instructions do not mention Windows 8 compatability. Startech.com should be able to help you. Colin
1815875
I have Window 8. According to the product system requirement, it is compatible to Window 8/Window 7/Vista/XP.
847382
I have Win 8.1 on it and I happy with that, I don't want to change it for Win 7 (but I think I could)!
851234
Yes, it is compatible with Win 7. I'm running it against Win 7 (64 bit) on two machines with no problems.
800399
I'm not a fan of Windows 8, but when used with a touchscreen (which it was designed for) it works well. You can load 7, but expect some difficulty.
872927
I have Windows 8 on my laptop and it works fine. I am sure it will work with W7 also.
2105288
Don't know. I have windows 7 and have heard that windows 8 is a can of worms. I wouldn't make any compatibility assumptions.