I have a windows 7 CD, can it be loaded in place of Windows 8 in this Dell?
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Yes. Dell provides Windows 7 drivers for this model. I have downgraded several of these.
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I believe you can as long as it is a legitimate copy. I had someone put a pirate on one of my computers and not knowing this it was caught by the Feds. Hope this helps
802635
You would have to order direct from Dell to get Windows 7 OS when purchasing computer. Otherwise you get what is already installed.
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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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Not sure. My computer came with virus and pirated windows. I ended up sending it to a guy to repair. He currently is putting Windows 8 on it. Then hopefully I'll finally get to use it. It came with issues straight out of the box. Mine was a refurbished computer. I learned my lesson. lol. I'll know more when I get it back from the shop. For now, I purchased another computer to use while this Dell is in the shop getting repaired.
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Well, mine came with Windows 7 installed and a disk with Windows 8, if you want to "upgrade" which I did not because older software will not work.
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Sorry. I cannot be of much help here, as AMAZON's data column listing says WINDOWS 8-The DELL specs further down the page say 7. Wish it was a WINDOWS 7 CPU or that AMAZON would clear up the ambiguity here. I'd get it if it was WINDOWS 7, for sure.
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Windows 7 comes pre-installed and mine came with an upgrade disk for Windows 8, should I ever decide to upgrade.
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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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Pretty sure shipped unit will come with windows 7 unless the seller installed windows 8 themselves onto the machine for you.
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Not pre-loaded, you would have to buy Windows 7 separately and do a downgrade install.
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You are able to, but you have to start this process from within Windows 8. First get the install media ready, and back up anything that you need to save. Go to settings -> Change PC Settings (Metro interface) -> Update and Recovery -> Advanced PC startup -> Restart now. You'll restart, and you can opt to boot from a disc.You would need usable install media in the disc drive, and legally you would have to purchase a separate windows 7 license.
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For Vista, Windows 7, and 8 you wont need the disk. Xp I believe you do. If your cd/dvd drive cant read the disk you can try http://support.microsoft.com/fixit/ or have a pro fix it.
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Already has windows 7 installed. The box comes with several CD's that let u install windows 8 if u want it.
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Assuming your Dell is running a newer Windows OS, there's no reason it wouldn't.
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No u have to format.. partition.. and load Windows 7..if it's a new drive u have to do a fresh install..
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Yes. I used Windows 7 on my machine for it's entire working life. However I'm not sure what WIN8 would do. Godd luck!
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Running with Windows 7 so I'm not sure. It should be or should have a compatible driver - you can check the Dell site to see if there's a driver to know before hand.