Currently I have Windows 7 32 bit. Can I upgrade to Windows 8.1 64 bit?
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Assuming you have FULL versions of W7 and W8.1, each 64 bit, then your choice is which version do you want. Either, in your case, will require the same work on your part. The pro version of W7 is somewhat equivalent to the pro version of W8.1 so you could go either way. The home premium version has lesser functionality so I would go with W8.1. (Too bad your hard drive failed and you downgraded to 32 bit.)
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Only if your computer can handle the 64 bit version. You will need to check this with the computer manufacturer's website for your model. If you have the 32 bit version of Windows 7, there is a good chance that you will need to upgrade to the 32 bit version of Windows 8.1. But the good news is that the Windows 8.1 Full Version includes both 32 bit and 64 bit disks so if the 64 bit doesn't load on your machine you can just use the 32 bit version.
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With a full 64 bit disc available, you can install the 64 bit version on your 64 bit capable PC. HOWEVER, this is not an upgrade - it is a clean install. This means that everything on your PC is wiped clean and you need to reinstall all your programs, as well as reintroducing your data (emails, pictures, etc.). An upgrade is something that MS allows ONLY 32 bit to 32 bit or 64 bit to 64 bit. Under this scenario, you would not have to do anything with programs or data - they would all continue as before. Therefore, to change to 64 bit from 32 bit is NOT a simple matter, and requires preplanning. Personally, I feel MS should provide this upgrade path but they do not (even for a fee). With a full 64 bit disc available, you can install the 64 bit version on your 64 bit capable PC. HOWEVER, this is not an upgrade - it is a clean install. This means that everything on your PC is wiped clean and you need to reinstall all your programs, as well as reintroducing your data (emails, pictures, etc.). An upgrade is something that MS allows ONLY 32 bit to 32 bit or 64 bit to 64 bit. Under this scenario, you would not have to do anything with programs or data - they would all continue as before. Therefore, to change to 64 bit from 32 bit is NOT a simple matter, and requires... » Read More With a full 64 bit disc available, you can install the 64 bit version on your 64 bit capable PC. HOWEVER, this is not an upgrade - it is a clean install. This means that everything on your PC is wiped clean and you need to reinstall all your programs, as well as reintroducing your data (emails, pictures, etc.). An upgrade is something that MS allows ONLY 32 bit to 32 bit or 64 bit to 64 bit. Under this scenario, you would not have to do anything with programs or data - they would all continue as before. Therefore, to change to 64 bit from 32 bit is NOT a simple matter, and requires preplanning. Personally, I feel MS should provide this upgrade path but they do not (even for a fee). « Show Less
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With a full 64 bit disc available, you can install the 64 bit version on your 64 bit capable PC. HOWEVER, this is not an upgrade - it is a clean install. This means that everything on your PC is wiped clean and you need to reinstall all your programs, as well as reintroducing your data (emails, pictures, etc.). An upgrade is something that MS allows ONLY 32 bit to 32 bit or 64 bit to 64 bit. Under this scenario, you would not have to do anything with programs or data - they would all continue as before. Therefore, to change to 64 bit from 32 bit is NOT a simple matter, and requires preplanning. Personally, I feel MS should provide this upgrade path but they do not (even for a fee).
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I had 64 bit Windows 7 installed. Since it's a custom build you can tell them what you want.
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comes with windows 8 with the option for a free upgrade to 8.1. I upgraded.
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Yes. You can upgrade via the normal process. You can purchase Windows 8 and perform an upgrade. What you should do, is but model ALW18-6491sLV, it is exactly the same system except that it comes with Windows 8 pre-installed. I detailed why I went with Windows 7 in my review, Windows 8 is good but runs best on a touch screen. I hope this helps.
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Windows 8 64 bit comes preinstalled. Please feel free to ask me any other questions.
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Yes. All owners of Windows 8 will have the ability to upgrade to 8.1 as a service pack through Windows Update.
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I have Windows 7 so I can't say for sure; but my guess is that it would work well on 8.1 64 bit edition.
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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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Hi windows is 8.0 but you now that we can apdate to 8.1 free so i apdate windows to 8.1 freeeeeeeeee
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Yes. But even if it has windows 8, the device should prompt you upgrade to 8.1 for free during update. Mine has windows 8.1
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No. When I looked into upgrading to windows 8 that was one of the programs it listed as being non-compatible
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Operating System: Windows 7 Professional Upgradable to Windows 8 ProOperating System Architecture: 64-bit
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Yes, I was able to upgrade to 8.1, It wasn't available at first but after running windows update the 8.1 upgrade appeared in the app store.
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It is not true. I just successfully upgraded to windows 8.1 To upgrade you must first go to windows update and check for update. Download update. Install all update. Then you can upgrade to 8.1. Without taking these steps you won't be able to upgrade.
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You can upgrade, but you will lose your system settings and programs. This is assuming you have an x64 system. Honesty I would recommend backing up your personal data and any paid programs serials codes to an external drive and do a fresh install. Without ever using Win7 you will have to get used to the transitions to Win8. Last of all, if you have an older PC, it might be worth while to upgrade to a new x64 system that comes with Win8. You would surprised how much $500 can get you. Hope this was helpful. Feel free to reply with any other questions.
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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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To take advantage of the program upgrades on win 8.1 you might need the newer version of Microsoft works. If you have the program, you can try to install it on windows 8.1, if the program is not supported the system will tell you.