can I download a windows office home and student 2010 disc with a windows 8 operating system on an acer aspire computer?
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Don't see why not but I have no idea if that application is compatible with Win8 or not so if this is a deal breaker I'd check with MS
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You can download ISO images from Microsoft but cost will not be free. You might be able to download this from ACER depending on when you bought the Aspire. Mine came with Windows 7 and this Office 2010 but the latter would only install as a full version after purchasing serial; otherwise only a limited free version would install. If Aspire was purchased shortly before 8 came out you might be able to get a free upgrade to 8 from Acer. My Aspire now runs Linux Mint and LibreOffice which I like better than Windows and Office. :)
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Angela, you'll have to download the .iso file to your hard drive then use a program like imgBurn to burn the file to the CD/DVD drive.
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You should be able to download the Office Home through Microsoft downloads, not sure of the other.
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I ordered Microsoft Office Professional from:Future Network Solutions 503 E Jackson St Tampa, FL 33602 Phone: (866)434-8584It's great and you're not tied into a yearly contract. Also, I called them before ordering and they emailed me a $10 coupon !! The entire package was 89.99, which was the best bargain I found. My Acer has Windows 7. After all of the bad reviews on Windows 8, I went with 7 and saved a lot of money on my computer. No, the keyboard isn't backlit, but I don't need that. All in all, it's working fine for me. Hope that helps.
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I think you need to go to microsofts website. You can probably download windows for free, it's the activation code on the sticker on the bottom of the computer that you are paying for. As long as it's the same computer, I think the code should work.
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Yes, Microsoft will be able to activate the 2010 Office University. I just activate my 2010 product on both my desktop and laptop I didn't have any problems.
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Yes. you can connect a DVD drive to the USB adapter to install the OS. Alternatively; You can also burn the DVD to an image and install from a USB drive (http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows-8/ss/install-windows-8-usb-tutorial.htm)
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I use windows 7, but I'm sure there is no problem with 8. it's a great unit.ED
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No, the only downloads available have to come from the Windows store. You can go to any web site you please, but apps must be Windows 8 apps from the store.
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Can one simply upgrade the Windows 7 Home Edition to Windows 7 professional on this machine?
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It ships with Windows 8.1. You can easily make a few changes in the settings to make it mimic the settings of Windows 7. Also, if you desired, you could put a copy of Office 2010 on it.
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I would also like to know if the download installation is Windows 7 compatible.
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The fact you bought it used should not make a difference whether or not windows 8 is installed. Because it comes pre installed you won't have to pay for it. worst case scenario is you factory reset it to get access to 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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Can I use this cd/dvd drive to install software such as Office to an Aser netbook?
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I am not sure. I have the discs if you are interested. I now have Windows8 and cant use them. Let me know.
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the model I have (modelFS9T) purchased 2 years does not list windows 8- only vista, ME 7, 2000 and xp. You can load a SanDisc directly into the unit, load the pictures on it and then transfer from the disc to your computer.
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True, Maduranga brings up a good issue. You could buy office 2010 from the web and install it from the web download. or you could try copying all of the info from an office 2010 disc with another computer onto a usb drive as files, or as an image, and see if you can install from them. Worst case senario, you can borrow someone's usb cd\dvd drive and install everything on discs through it, or buy one, use it, and keep or return it.
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No. If you can, buy a computer with windows 7. It is far superior than Windows 8. Also, Acer has oneof the worst warranties.