When did they load these computers with Windows 8.1? After researching it, I see that Windows 8.0 is nothing compared to 8.1.
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I have 8.0 and it is sucks but I am managing around somehow..but using comp very primitive way
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Yes, I own windows 8. and updated to windows 8.1. It works great with my computer.
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Because amazon reused the heading form when this computer DID come with 7. Now that everything is 8 or 8.1. They had to change the tech specs.... windows 8 is an ok system. But 8.1 is more user friendly.
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Came with Windows 8. When the upgrade to 8.1 came, I let it upgrade. The computer does not have a touch screen so those "features" don't work.
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It is Windows 8. As far as I know 8.1 is only available currently as a Beta. Also, I have read that if you install the Beta and have problems, there is no way to uninstall it without wiping the hard drive clean and reloading the entire Gateway load set and also any user software you added. I don't plan to try 8.1 until it is released. Also, go to Microsoft's site and take a look at the improvements in 8.1 Microsoft has mentioned, many of them have to do with Touch and other features that I am not much interested in for a desktop. So I am not holding my breath on 8.1, but I will try it when official, if I don't switch to Windows 7 first.
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When I originally received this laptop in the September of last year, it came pre-loaded with Windows 8. I do not know if models that are presently shipping out come with Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 [as Windows 8.1 came out in the October of 2013]. Under the Product Information -> Technical Details amazon page for this device, it states that the Operating System is 'Windows 8' so that may be your answer right there. Seeing as Windows 8.1 hasn't been a forced update, as of right now I am prety sure you'll just get the vanilla Windows 8 OS that you can upgrade at will. Hope this helped.
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Dear Shaina, This item comes with windows 8.1. I hope this helps and have a nice day!Sincerely,Andy King
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once you have windows 8 you can upgrade to windows 8.1 for free in the windows store it is a 3GB download for 8.1 and haven't much of a difference just small tweaks that it hope this helped
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Well, I used it with Windows 8.0 so it should work with 8.1. I have other problems when upgrading to 8.1 (more than one program freezes the computer) so I went back to 8.0.
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I am not handy with computers, I thought windows 8 wouldn't be a big deal. It is a royal pain in the ass. I would avoid having it on my computer if possible. My son put windows 7 on my computer, and it is working alright. I don't know how hard that was for him to do. But I do like Lenovo computers. and I think the computer itself is good.
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I'm not sure of what you're asking. What the {#HEYNOW#} do you think the Surface RT is running Windows 8.1 RT for? Fun? What the {#HEYNOW#} do you think 8.1 RT is for? Ripping people off? It's the ONLY way that Windows 8.1 can run on a tablet! Why would you ask such a question? Do we think that there's a "Special" plan by Microsoft to rip people off? SHEESH!
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Yes you can use Windows 8.1, and you can also use the new Windows 10 when it is released. You do have to take into account your memory specs and processor specs as well. I would suggest having over 2GB of memory and a fairly decent processor for best experience.
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Microsoft has an "upgrade" that is free - Windows 8.1. It makes the W8 a bit more like W7, but not entirely. W8/8.1 takes some getting used to but it isn't too bad. If you get a touch screen laptop (this one is not touch screen) it might be a bit easier to get accustom to.
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Yes, I have Windows 8.1 and just installed it. Works great and easy to install.
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Windows 8.0. It allows you to update to Windows 8.1 about 3 wks after purchase.
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Mine came with Windows 8. I then upgraded to 8.1 for free with some difficulty. I understand Bill Gates uttered some expletives as he spent much of his first day back trying to upgrade to 8.1. It really is enough to make your mouth drop as to how this OS is a step backwards in usability.
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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