Does this laptop have downgrade rights to Windows 7?
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I don't believe so... nothing documented anyway... run it in desktop mode and download Classic Shell.. it gives you a full working start button... Windows 8 feels like 7 after that..
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Not sure if you can downgrade it...but I can tell you this is an AWESOME machine! I would suggest getting this and learning Window 8...it is a bit of a pain to learn...but you'll soon discover that Window 8 is not as bad or as difficult as you might have thought and actually helps things work faster. Hope that helps you out.
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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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No. But according to the description, it also comes with Windows 8 for whenever you want to upgrade (in other words, this is actually a Windows 8 machine downgraded to Windows 7). The only Windows versions that expire are betas and pre-release versions.
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I have seen new systems back loaded with windows 7, but I'm not sure if your seller has the tech support to do it. Might try somewhere like Tiger Direct where they are willing to make software changes at the time of purchase. Some of the big box retail stores like Best Buy might also do this kind software change. I don't know the technical spec's for doing it yourself, or if that is even possible. Keep up the research. Good luck WEST
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You downgrade it, this notebook is windows 8 base system. Sorry can not help you
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I don't believe I received a disk with Windows 8. Not sure if it's possible to swap out with Windows 7. I believe there were options to order other similar HP PCs with Windows 7 instead when I ordered htis.
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Not 100%. There can be problems with the drivers; the company is ignorant about this, even in late 2012. Find the post in the reviews by skealzzz to overcome the issue with the drivers in Windows 7.
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It is 64bit windows 7 as it came with 4gb of RAM. And yes it can downgrade to 32bit. But why would you want to downgrade? You will have a maximum of 3GB of RAM.
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Mine came loaded with Windows 8 Pro, which is downgradable to Windows 7 Pro. You will need to find someone who know what they're doing with computers, or call HP and request Windows 7 restore media. The laptop is a very good machine though.
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This system does not come with a downgrade option for Windows 7. You can install any operating system you want, but you would need to make sure you can find Windows 7 drivers for the system. You can find drivers we post online at http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/drivers.
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Mine came with 64-bit Win 7, not sure if they all have 64-bit installed. Was in description that laptop came with Win 7 64-bit
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Yes. I successfully upgraded the laptop to Windows 8.1 as soon as I got it. You need to go to the Windows Store and it will upgrade the OS to 8.1 free of charge.
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HiDon't know 100% but earlier the keys were in the bottom of the laptop. Also you bougth the licence with the laptop so either Microsoft or Acer should assit you with all isseues. And the clone should work as original and Microsoft should recognize your licence number. Ask these fellows before proceedeing in case you still hesitate.
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came with window 7 pro pre-installed, and with a windows 8 disk - I assume there's a downgrade license from window 8 to windows 7 - not sure otherwise
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Yes if you buy it from a reputable person. I love mine but had to go thru a lot to get it to stop shutting down on me bc it did not originally come with Windows 7. I returned one bc I did not read the fine print and bought one that came with NOTHING on it and returned to get one with Windows 7. And I was not happy with the company I got it from. It kept going into to sleep mode, turning off, whatever, and their reply was oh Windows 7 just does that sometimes!!! HUH!!! Had it wiped clean and still had to make sure some power setting were set right. I googled it and finally solved the problem myself. But I highly recomment an HP Compaq. I think running Windows 7 is the problem bc this one is old and meant to run XP.
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Yes if you have the Disk all you have to do if re-format the hard drive and do a fresh install. As long as you have a good disk and License you will not be running to problems and it should update. Another option is to partition the hard drive and add Windows 7 which is the option I would do. I would have a dual boot so I could boot into W 8 or W 7. I would want to keep the original operating system for future reference. As long as you know how to do these steps yourself as you will not get any tech help you will be fine with this laptop. Good luck.