Will it get windows 8.1 update for free?
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I've gotten several free minor updates so far, and I assume that 8.1 will be just another update. Updates are not the same as upgrades, which usually are not free.
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Window 8 then there is a free 3 hour upgrade to Win 8.1. It works way better and has better shortcuts to apps and system functions. Hope that helped.
763806
Thru the Store app it will recognize that your PC can be updated with windows 8.1 ...just click update/install and follow instructions.Hope that helps.
231608
On the box that it is "Windows 8" ready -- you might need to down the latest software from www.buffalotech.com or you may not. Does not mention 8.1 but may work.
1014949
Negative. These are 2 completely different systems. You can't upgrade from 7 to 8 for free. If it had Windows 8 installed, then you could easily upgrade to 8.1.
381111
It comes with Windows 8 installed, but you can update to Windows 8.1 for free. It runs Windows 8.1 just fine.
316574
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.
517634
Yes. I was able to upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free on my new computer. Gateway included instructions on how to do this.
517631
Not available with Win 8.1, but you can upgrade to Win 8.1 for free using the Store App available on your DX4380-UR22 (you are actually better off without Win 8.1, but that's an answer for a different question).
1377801
No, it doesn't include free updates. I believe the updates are in the $100 range.
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The old version is windows 8 or 8 with media pro both have available free downloads to upgrade to the new 8.1 or you will have to buy the windows 8.1 Full Install I beleive that it runs about 120 dollars at most retail stores ...Just as a side note you need to make sure that you have windows 7 or later before you purchase you cannot do the install from the other operating systems .Also a word to the wise although your system might meet all the requirements Microsoft didnt bother to tell everybody that their new windows isent compatible with some processor chips (example the dell dimmensions 8300 pentium 4) processor chip wont allow you to to switch to nk which it needs to run the system some processors wont work with this system make sure to check all your specs befor purchase
1044405
The download works. I can't say the same for 8.1. But the download will run as well as anything can on that version of Windows.
670129
That's not a question, and yes, you can have Windows 8.1. It's a free upgrade for any and all Windows 8.0 users. You just have to update the system and then use the Microsoft store app inside the machine to download and install it. Decrapifying the laptop, updating it and getting 8.1 installed will take the better part of an evening, though.
572097
Comes preloaded with windows 8....you could reformat it and put 7 one it if you own a copy
368423
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, it was quite easy. Just use the search function and look for Windows Update. Find the 8.1 update, check it, and click install. Windows will restart several times during the process so do this at a time when you don't need to use your computer for at least 1/2 hour. (If you have Windows set to automatically install updates it will just happen when Windows does a check). The only issue I found was with the Asus docking station I have. I had to download a new driver to get it to work correctly.
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Windows 8, its upgradable through the Windows App Store to Windows 8.1 free of charge