Can we upgrade the OS to Win8 or Win8 pro etc? Will the hardware support? I suppose Yes, but if some one know could clarify?
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When I purchased this Zenbook in 9/2012, it was possible to upgrade to Windows 8 for FREE until Jan, 2013. I know it is possible to upgrade and I am assuming you can still do it on the Microsoft Windows website. Not sure about Windows 8 Pro.
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If Win8 is desired, then I would tell you to buy the newer model with Win 8 already installed.
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You should be able to upgrade that system. First you need to use windows vista upgrade advisor go to this address.http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=31870
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Sorry I don't like win8! I prefer win7! Good luck and hope some1 can answer your ?
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I'm currently running 4gb with win7 pro. It won't boot with 8gb, but I don't know if this is WIN or my modules. It should run 16gb or more with a 64bit system.
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I haven't done it yet but see no reason that wouldn't allow you to. I plan to add more ram to the one I own. As for upgrading the OS that shouldn't be any issue either.
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Pete is absolutely wrong. YES you can upgrade the operating system. You will have to back up all of your data that you do not want to loose. You will have to create a bootable install disk or USB. You can even install windows on the system if you like, which is what I would do.
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My buddy has Windows 8 and Samsung or Microsoft is telling him he waited too long to upgrade, so their may be a time limit depending on who built your unit.
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i'm about to upgrade my home pc to Win 8 from 7 and i just bought a laptop that will be delivered with Win 8 so i was just 'gonna wait 'til then to find out; however, i don't see why not but if you're truly anxious you can find out by hooking it up to your pc and running the Win 8 review compatibility process (mostly for apps but my other xdrive cleared). give it a whirl, plus you can always email MS, oui?) i hope this helps some...
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win 8 not pro and does upgrade to 8.1 free. You have to do updates to win 8 before it can do the upgrade to 8.1
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I am also looking for the memory upgrade. If someone who has done this could post details, I would be eternally grateful! Not a member of the geek sqad so I am not sure how to go about it - is there a specific type to buy and how do you instal it?
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As I read it, after I got it is NO. It will not update anything unless, you completely format your hard drive, since it is for new computers, and not an upgrade. That is what I wanted and when I got this I couldn't even understand what I was supposed to do. You have to buy another program to get ready to install this one. So my answer would be no upgrade for any operating system. I wanted it for XP, but have a Vista too, NADA, as I read it. I sent it back and Amazon is amazing in handling returns. Thanks Amazon.............
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Not sure about the RAM, I'd have to check. Should be able to upgrade the OS though. It comes with Win8.1, and win 10 tech preview looks to be built from the same inner workings.
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No it will not be upgraded to Windows OS8. Do not buy it now many app will not work.
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You must upgrade online. Not a big deal but requires Microsoft operating system.
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Did you try using your Win7Pro serial with the Anytime Upgrade? I don't know if it would work, but it's certainly worth a try, and I would think would leave you with a much cleaner "install" than actually installing the OS over a lower-grade version.
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Sure, but if you already have this machine, you might trying setting up a Win8 VM on it. That would allow you to keep your installation reasonably virgin, and minimize the risks of changing the OS and bungling it all up.
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It is possible to run Win7 on it, but you have to adjust the BIOS settings to turn off UEFI. Truthfully, 8.1 is actually pretty good. The learning curve from 7 isn't bad (I just stay on the desktop all the time) and some of the newer features are actually quite useful.