is this true windows 7 and not a step-down from Windows 8?
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The systems are considerably different. My X1 Carbon does not have a touch screen, so Windows 8 makes no sense. However after seeing Windows 8, I purchased the X1 Carbon because it came with Windows 7. Windows 8 is still not a serious operating system for businesses.
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I have been using this computer for months and it runs identically to my "true Windows 7" PC. I deliberately chose a Win7 vs Win8 computer.
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65+ yrs, not tech savy but if you mean "windows 8". Then yes. I had someone to revert mine where I could use 7. But the computer it'self I love it! I'm sure I will learn to use 8 eventually, maybe,,,,,,,,
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Is it compatible with only windows eight desktop computer? I don't understand running windows 7 and 8 on the same computer.
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It's windows 8. Sorry about the confusion. If you like windows 7 we can do that as well.
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I have been thinking about it but after reading everything I can find it doesn't appear to be anything I would tackle myself. The cost of hiring an expert and buying Windows 7 would come close to buying another computer. I am using this Windows 8 machine and hating it every minute. As soon as I can afford it I am trashing it and buying something else. The actual hardware seems good. It is just the operating system that is trash. I would not buy it. I would search for an older computer with Windows 7 on it. I have Windows 7 on my laptop and love it. I hope this helps. Charles
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In my opinion. No. Windows 7 is much more user friendly especially if you don't have a touch screen computer
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be-sure to to use the 7 home premium (not the starter version) also win 10 will be out soon and it is a full version 7 & 8 they have added a combo of both and I think they got it right this time
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Yes it is! No problems with Windows 7. I installed it 4 months ago and it works great. Make sure you load the latest drivers from AMD's site.
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Yes it is . You can install windows 7. And use it like a regular computer. And watch youtube movies etc
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I would like to know the answer to that myself. Do not like windows 8 at all.
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No the Windows 8 system just makes it look like it is. It is a standar laptop. Still love it though.
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You can go into the settings for Windows 8 and change the appearance to make it look like Windows 7. It's not that it's "bad," it's just different. Changing the settings will make it feel a lot more like what you're used to.
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I have Windows 7 and have no problems at all, I'm not sure if its Home Premium or not.
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Well the one I have is Windows 7 not too happy about that but I am finally getting use to it. Eventually I will probably upgrade it to 8
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I think it is Windows 8, but my son-in-law fixed it so it looks and acts like Windows 7. The instructions for how to do that can be found online. I just don't know where...he took care of it for me!
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I don`t know as I am returning it so I didn`t pay that much attention...just not happy with windows 8 at all
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Actually I have windows 8 I haven't tried windows 7 while I'm having the HP driver