Does this system come with the Windows 7 OS DVD to reinstall the operating system? Does this system come with all the useless "bloatware?"
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Yes it does and it does not. I, by the way, suggest you not to purchase this version as it is not very stable. In fact, the ones directly from Dell Alienware are the best.
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Eric, this unit actually comes with Windows 7 see the specs below, AZ listing information is wrong, we have informed them of the error.Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Professional Operating System Architecture: 64-bit
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Manny, Thank you for the question. Our systems will ship with the Windows 7 recovery disk. It will recovery the operating system only. You might be required to download driver software from HP. We include a new Windows 7 disk with proper COA sticker and product key, not a factory HP recovery disk. Thank you, Jason
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This comes with everything you need minus the disc. Once you setup it will ask you to create a clean backup of OS. But you can always reinstall without the backup directly from the hard-drive, you just risk loosing the OS if the HDD dies. However, if your looking to spend money on a laptop you can find much better for the price.
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sorry for the late reply. the operating system is installed on the solid state drive but the system doesn't come with an install disk.
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Mine has the Reinstall DVD for Windows 7 64 bit, and another DVD for drivers. What I really wanted to ask was for the Restore DVD -- a DVD that will restore the laptop to its original, out of the box state. However, none of the included DVDs provide that, not even the reinstall DVD and driver DVD. I emailed dell support and they agreed to provide me with a replacement drive to assist with my restore process.
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Uninstall current operating system from your hard drive. Then get official windows 7 and install it.
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No, unfortunately it only comes with horrible Windows 8 pre-installed. You will need to get a copy of Office or subscribe to the cloud version.
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Well you do need a clean hard drive and computer that is put together to install it! :) I just purchased this, and installed it on my computer that I freshly built with a hard drive that was completely empty. You don't need anything additional except a computer. I would not suggest buying this system, though. Better off going with Windows 7. I've been trying to get rid of my version of this (it can be installed again on another computer) at: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Microsoft-Windows-8-OEM-64-bit-System-Builder-/171125918826?pt=US_Operating_Systems_Software&hash=item27d7e64c6a
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Yes mine came with the recovery disk. Also fresh install of win 7 was on the pc.
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The unit I ordered had Windows 7 installed by the seller. If you can have the seller install Win7 you are going to be better off. Win 7 is the best Operating System to date. Very, very stable software. Better than 8 or any others And this is coming from Computer experts and my own experience.
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it comes with W8, but no, no disk, and you have to make your own restore disk. Hope this helps.
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Mine came with Windows 7 professional installed and with recovery disks for Windows 8 should you want to upgrade.
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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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Well you do need a clean hard drive and computer that is put together to install it! :) I just purchased this, and installed it on my computer that I freshly built with a hard drive that was completely empty. You don't need anything additional except a computer. I would not suggest buying this system, though. Better off going with Windows 7. I've been trying to get rid of my version of this (it can be installed again on another computer) at: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Microsoft-Windows-8-OEM-64-bit-System-Builder-/171125918826?pt=US_Operating_Systems_Software&hash;=item27d7e64c6a
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This one does NOT come with Windows 7 or any Windows OS. If you are a student, you can get Windows 8 for 80 bucks. Use your student email or any .edu email address. The upgrade to Windows 8 Pro is 69.99 and you just have to request for a back up disc to use as an installation disk. As far as this Z-Box, I did have a hard time installing the drivers to successfully install Windows. Make sure you read up on the manual. After you get everything set up, it works like a charm. Make sure you get a cd/dvd usb drive as well. This doesn't come with DVD drive. Hope it helps, write back if you need anything.
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It does NOT come with OS installed. You have to install your own OS, (Linux, Windows). I am not sure if they have a version that comes with pre-installed OS.