Hello there: Does this come with Windows 8 or 8.1 installed? I have seen both mentioned in two places. Thank you, Jan
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8.1. I don't think you can get windows 8 anymore, if you are looking for IE10 compatibility. I have tried, and ended up buying a Windows 7.
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Mine came with Windows 8 -- BUT -- Amazon has a friendly lady you can call LIVE before you buy (I did--I spent 30 minutes comparing two different ASUS computers). I never thought to specify that I wanted Windows 7. You should call Amazon when you are ready to buy.
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Well, mine came with Windows 7 installed and a disk with Windows 8, if you want to "upgrade" which I did not because older software will not work.
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It came with Win 7 installed, which is what I wanted. An IT friend suggested it. Doesn't think Windows 8 and the touchy-feely screen is quite ready for prime time.
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Follow up: Right after I responded to your inquiry my new computer upgraded to 8.1 automatically via Windows updates, and for free. Now I have 8.1 Pro. :)
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I bought the computer last September and it came with Windows 8 and not 8.1
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It comes with win 8, I was able to downgrade it to win 7, after doing some test l reprogram it with win 8. Win 8 is too much faster, you need only "startisback" which will cost you only $4. So you will have UI of windows 7 but much faster.
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Mine came with Windows 8. If you are used to XP then you will have a difficult time with windows 8. However, it is worth learning as this is a touch screen machine. The windows 8.1 download will help get the operating system to more closely resemble XP so I recommend downloading it (free download from Microsoft) when you set this machine up.
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Mine came with Windows 7, with an upgrade to Windows 8. Because the one I bought did not have a touch screen, I opted to stay with Windows 7. I would recommend sticking with Windows 7 if you have the option.
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It's 8.1, came installed already. I am really happy with 8.1. I'm sorta dreading windows 10. I've gotten used to 8.1, and I really really like it.
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You'll have to download, so you can download the version of your choice. Your purchase gets you rights to both. No Windows 8 yet.
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Mine came with Windows 8.1, and then you naturally get the usual updates from Microsoft.
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This model comes with 8.0,,however you can download 8.1 for free (the program is available on this laptop). Windows 8.1 is an addition to windows 8 not a replacement.
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Yes, I have Windows 8.1 and just installed it. Works great and easy to install.
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My computer came with the Windows 8.1. If your machine comes with Windows 8.0 you can download Window 8.1 from the Microsoft website at no additional cost.
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As stated it comes with Windows 8 and I've already installed the Windows 8.1 Update; it runs even faster.
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Basically the same machine BUT 59387556 comes with Windows 8, 59406981 with Windows 8.1. NOT ONE SOUL IN THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE recommends Windows 8 over Windows 8.1!!!!