Do you need the disc to run the device? And can it be run on windows 8?
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I don't remember if the disc came with it or not, it's been a while, sorry. If it came with, then I used it. I have Windows 7, so don't know about 8.
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The disc has the driver needed for the device. Once you install it, you dont need it anymore. I dont have windows 8, so not sure about that. Hope it helps.
2224783
Unless there is a special offer running it doesn't come with it...But since it's full Windwos 8 you can load any version of Office to it. You will need to get a micro USB adapter though if you want to use an external CD drive if you want to load from media.
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comes with disk, everything you need. I ran the disk that came with it on my windows 8 laptop and my windows vista notebook put it in on both and it runs fine on both. cyberlink software . if you have the same luck I had. you will be more than happy. really good device.
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I personally don't think it matters if you have a LATER version of windows as the later version will recognized hardware that is older and install the necessary drivers. Windows 8 didn't make any of your hard drives or cd/dvd writers obsolete, only some of your software. I would understand that if it said Windows 8 then it might not work on an earlier (unsupported) version, as the earlier versions no longer are supported by Microsoft and getting updates. Win 7 and 8 should be no issues
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no. as far as i am aware the software/ drivers necessary to use this device need to be installed on an operating system compatible with the requirements.
564379
You need to install a hard drive, the memory, and then drivers on the machine and then you will need to install an operating system - I highly suggest getting an external CD/DVD Drive.
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Probably not considering it comes with a cd to install the software needed to run this device.
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Last machine I ran it on was a win7 republic of gamers laptop. It had to run in compatability mode, but I was able to play it (with minimal hicups, but some graphical degradation) I was using a beefy spec rig though, your mileage may vary. I havent tested it on windows 8/8.1
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You can connect the drive (assuming it's USB), via the dongle or the USB on the keyboard, but your Tax app will not run, unless it's in the app store. If you are looking to reaplce your laptop, I would look towards a slate or surface professional that run full blown Windows 8.
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I'm using windows 8, it does come with an installation disc but the disc I received was a bad disc,but I found a free download on line but somehow I lost the link ,I'll keep looking and send it to you if I find it
574135
yes, the computer assigns the drivers for the device, not the device itself. No need for a cd either, just remember this is a 2.0 USB device not the newer USB 3.0
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Hi. Yes, it runs standard Windows 8 64-bit. It does not have a CD drive though, but if you have a download version or installer on a USB stick, etc you can install any program that will work with Windows 8. I bought it so that I could install Office 2013 to use as a portable writing notebook. Works great for that purpose. Just remember, no CD drive - so if you want to install a lot of CD related games or programs, you'll have to buy an external CD-Rom drive and connect via USB.
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You will have Win 7 at initial launch. The unit comes with Win 8 discs to add if you want. I can't speak to the Win 8 option because I'm not using it.
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For Vista, Windows 7, and 8 you wont need the disk. Xp I believe you do. If your cd/dvd drive cant read the disk you can try http://support.microsoft.com/fixit/ or have a pro fix it.
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Not sure I do not run win 8. It should, mines runs fine in Linux environment.
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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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i run windows 7 with it. it works fine. i had to try all usb ports to find the one work.