Can you change the OS to Windows 8?
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Yes. You can upgrade via the normal process. You can purchase Windows 8 and perform an upgrade. What you should do, is but model ALW18-6491sLV, it is exactly the same system except that it comes with Windows 8 pre-installed. I detailed why I went with Windows 7 in my review, Windows 8 is good but runs best on a touch screen. I hope this helps.
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I think Windows 7 is better than Windows 8. Because I use Window 7 play the video games is better than Win8
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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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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 am hoping someone will answer this question as "Windows 8" is the worst OS I have encounter and will not purchase another laptop without the option to revert to 7.
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That's not a question, and yes, you can have Windows 8.1. It's a free upgrade for any and all Windows 8.0 users. You just have to update the system and then use the Microsoft store app inside the machine to download and install it. Decrapifying the laptop, updating it and getting 8.1 installed will take the better part of an evening, though.
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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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I did the upgrade, which was very simple. In all honesty the process was simplified by MS and worked great. My only other comment is that the 'learning curve' for Win 8 itself was not as easy as all of the other upgrades. This new OS is so radically different, that you will in fact be forced to work at learning it.
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My laptop came with both Windows 7 and Windows 8; the user chooses which OS to install at the first boot. I don't think the memory is configurable from the seller, but it's easily upgraded if you purchase separately.
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it is easy "Windows 8" on the language change. Just install the language package in the MS homepage.
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No. And Windows 8 sucks. Buy a laptop that still has Windows 7 installed or buy a touch screen which is awkward unless it has a detachable screen. There are steps by which you can change Windows 8 to a more friendly environment without all the charms and hot corners and other junk.
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Not if you intend to use Windows 8. If you intend to use 8 or 8.1, this machine is now pre-loaded with 8. Upgrade to 8.1 is free and only takes a couple hours on a normal internet connection. If you intend to use Windows 7 however, you will have to purchase it separately and do a trick or two to install properly.
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Yes but why would you want to as Windows 8 is a very buggy program. I put Linux on mine.
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No, windows 8.1 is made so that all of your files will transfer over into your new os(win 8). Everything you have will be there when you're done
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Yes you can use Windows 8.1, and you can also use the new Windows 10 when it is released. You do have to take into account your memory specs and processor specs as well. I would suggest having over 2GB of memory and a fairly decent processor for best experience.
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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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No. I tried. As far as I can tell it can't be done. BUT. All is not lost. Go to stardock dot com and buy a program called Start8. It installs a windows 7 style start menu and boots to the desktop by default. It gives you all the advantages of win 8 (and there are some, believe it or not) with none of the drawbacks. The program is like 5 bucks.
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no. big problems with this.http://www.pchelpforum.com/xf/threads/problems-replacing-windows-8-with-windows-7.145253/