Has anyone successfully installed Windows 8.1 on this system? I used to have a Asus U43jc and it would not upgrade to 8.1 to save my life.
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Caleb, my husband has this ASUS M11BB. He works in the IT field so he knows a lot about computers. He upgraded it to Windows 8.1. The only issue he had was getting adjusted to the new user interface. The desktop commands are different. He had to download a new printer driver so his scanner would work. But this is typical of Windows upgrades. He strongly recommends one or more touch screen monitors as well.
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Yes I did the 8.1 upgrade and it went smooth. Its been a couple months and everything is still working fine
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When I bought it several months ago Windows 8.1 was not available. I'm fairly sure 8.1 is there now if you purchase this machine.
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I have upgraded to 8.1, and it seems to be working alright. I can't be sure that the issues I have experienced are due to 8.1 or to something stupid I've done or the fact that the computer is getting old. It still works and does all of the computer-y stuff it's supposed to do if that's what you're asking.
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I had no problem upgrading to 8.1 - Asus have excellent customer service so I suggest you contact them.
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Can't get it working on Windows 8.1, even with plugging in both USB cables (some ppl said it might be a power issue, but that doesn't appear to be the case).Like Paul P, I'm also in tech (about 14 years of software engineering) and can't get it working.
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I think I shall try Windows 8 or 8.1 if the computer had indeed been updated to 8.1... Try before switching... All the research I've done said that it wasn't too bad... Thanks!
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Yes(suggestion). Window's 8.1 rarely requires special drivers. Try installing an older driver in unsigned driver mode. Windows eight will need to be specially booted into this "unsafe" mode(just for the driver install,, after installation standard booting is fine.) Manually click update driver from the malfunctioning device. I gotten even ancient XP-designed equipment to run with unsigned drivers like this, where other have said no way will it run.
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Hi - I've been running 8.1 without issue for about 2 months now. I believe I've launched each of the various utils they offer at least once - don't recall any major problems. I did settle at one step below the ultra fast boot to allow the option to enter BIOS on boot.
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None, you will have to install one of your own. When I bought the unit a few weeks ago I installed Ubuntu, and now just bwfore the weekend I installed Windows 8.1Both of them works like a charm
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Gina: I got this for my wife. She loves it, B U T we were unable to upgrade to 8.1. We went through all the updates for Windows 8, then it asked and still asks to update to 8.1. Unfortunately when we updated to 8.1 it took over 4 hours to download the files, then after they were installed and the machine re-started the radio in the tablet for the Wi-Fi would not work (no Wi-Fi connection), soooo I backed it back to version 8 and the radio worked for Wi-Fi. I did get the extended warranty so I plan on filing a claim and send it back to asus. Are you having the same experience?
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Contact ASUS support to find out your warranty options or if they can send you a recovery disc. It may cost extra. The other answer to find a windows 8 install disc may also work. And, You may also want to consider replacing the hard disk. Good luck!
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Yes, I am currently running 8.1 on this laptop with no issues. Prior to installing 8.1 make sure you have installed all updates for Windows 8.
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I have 8.1 and had no trouble installing it. Didn't even have to go online looking for drivers. But I have heard of others having trouble getting it to work with 8.1.
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I did not get the Windows 8.1 as several people I talked to said they had some difficulty with it. All of the PC's at my company have Windows 7 installed and my unit does as well. All operate without difficulty and easy to operate.
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I have Windows 8.1 and it works great. Windows found the drivers and installed them without the need for intervention.
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I was able to upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free through a download offered to me in the same manner as a regular update. The system information just says I have Windows 8.1 and gives no version. Since I have 8.1, I can't go back to determine which version of Windows 8 came installed on the computer. I don't know about Windows Professional.