what windows operating system is on this 8.1 or 8 RT?
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It is shipped with 8, but after applying all Windows 8 updates you can download and install the 8.1 update.
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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. 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... » Read More 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. « Show Less
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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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I just read the side of my box, it only indicates windows platforms 7,8 and vista. Sorry.
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When I check the system applet, windows 8.1 is displayed as the operating system, rather than windows 8.1 pro. So it's either home or "standard", assuming there is such a thing.
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yeah. The system is win8 which is different with win8 rt. the rt cannot run the normal windows software. But this one could. Nothing different with normal PC.
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Can't make work on newest RT release, but works perfectly fine with Windows 8.x. not tried on ny other OS
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There is a good chance it will run on windows 7 but window 8 RT is very unlikely (download apps only) window 8 Professional - don't know!
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No sure, although when I check PC info, it says Windows 8, So 'm assuming just the consumer version.
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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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Don't know, purchase was made almost one year ago. However, I did not like the 8.1 operating system and had windows 7 installed. Working well.
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Only to Windows RT 8.1. All Windows RT updates, upgrades, and programs can *only* be downloaded via the Microsoft store. You can't run anything other than an "approved" RT program on the tablet.
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No. Windows 8 is the OS, not RT. You can them hey a free upgrade to 8.1. But if you do, some things won't work and you will need to go to the Lenovo site and get the 8.1 drivers because all aren't equally compatible between 8 and 8.1. For instance, my sound wasn't working properly after upgrading. I finally figured out it was the driver. Once I got the 8.1 driver, it worked perfectly again.
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No. But then why does that matter? Asus makes a great machine but RT is a lousy operating system. Buy an Asus Android or even a full Windows 8 but stay away from RT.
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I am sorry, but I return the tablet back. RT version of windows is very bad.
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I have Windows 7. Can't tell you about 8. You do need to have the disk in the computer to run it.
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You'll have to download, so you can download the version of your choice. Your purchase gets you rights to both. No Windows 8 yet.
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Actually I don't think it's either RT or Pro. I believe it's a special version made for this 8" tablet. The box refers to it as Windows 8 32bit. The software envelope calls it Win 8 SST with Office H&S.; windows 8 small screen touch with office home and student
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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!