Can the OS on this machine be upgraded to Win8.1?
1978686
Yes, I just did it last night with no trouble on this exact machine in stock configuration.
1978687
I don't see any reason why it couldn't. But, unless you can get the upgrade for free, I would just install Classic Shell instead (It's free to download).
645316
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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I have this model. It has a dell utility MY DELL which has helpful option to backup an factory restore etc. Now to answer the quuestion. My os was activated and to upgrade I simply went on the microsoft website choose the upgrade option and downloaded the 8.1 and run. That it. Good luck
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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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It came with Windows 8. I had to install 8.1. I don't know if the RAM is upgradeable, you may find out from Asus' website.
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The same physical computer can be purchased with Windows 8 pre-installed. It's model DS01, instead of DS02 or DS03. So the answer is obviously yes, but I do not know if it is easy to install 8 from scratch. As for 8.1, it's my uderstanding that you would upgrade from 8.
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I know its compatible with windows 8 but I am not to sure about the upgrade to win 8.1 64
468671
The OS on this unit is actually going to be Win7 PRO 64bit. Please let us know if you have any other questions. Thank You, ServerMonkey
1776681
Sorry. I'm no longer using it and I don't remember if I had windows 8.1 on previous laptop.
847382
I have Win 8.1 on it and I happy with that, I don't want to change it for Win 7 (but I think I could)!
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No it will not be upgraded to Windows OS8. Do not buy it now many app will not work.
944962
Yes, most units come preloaded with Windows 8.1 or just go into settings, update and recovery then windows update and install all available updates which will include Windows 8.1
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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.
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Yes. I installed Win 8 without recovery media, and activated it with the serial number in BIOS, and then upgraded to Windows 8.1 successfully.
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When I purchased this unit, Windows 8.1 is the OS. Takes a bit of getting use to but works OK.
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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.
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Not if you intend to use Windows 8. If you intend to use 8 or 8.1, this machine is now pre-loaded with 8. Upgrade to 8.1 is free and only takes a couple hours on a normal internet connection. If you intend to use Windows 7 however, you will have to purchase it separately and do a trick or two to install properly.