Windows 8.1 now current. Will a purchase today come with windows 8.1?
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I bought the computer last September and it came with Windows 8 and not 8.1
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Probably not. Had to update it through the store app. Before it showed as available in store, had to install a bunch of updates to 8.0 Takes a while, big download.
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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.
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Yes. Also when you set up your account with Microsoft you can upgrade to 8.1 free
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The one I ordered came with 8.1. It included a copy of MS Office. The windows8.1 Pro version does not include the office software
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Hi Pamela, It doesn't have the 8.1 version of Windows included. You will still need to download the 8.1 update. Microsoft provides the updates here. Its super easy but extra work. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/update-from-windows-8-tutorial I hope that helps
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Hello Janet, my computer came with Windows 8 installed, but automatically updateted to 8.1. Windows is original so you can update to the last versión of Windows ay no cost.
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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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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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of course not, there is no cd to install windows 8.1, it is saying that is compatible with windows 8.1.
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My computer came with the Windows 8.1. If your machine comes with Windows 8.0 you can download Window 8.1 from the Microsoft website at no additional cost.
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This model was shipped with windows 8.0 Premium. Can now be upgraded to 8.1
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Yes - if you purchased it with Window 8 - the upgrade to 8.1 is free. You'll see it in your Updates when it's available to upgrade.
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Oh yea, you'll be good to go for some time. Check the Microsoft site to be sure but according to ZDNET mainstream support for windows 8.1 ends on January 9, 2018 and extended support ends on January 10, 2023. This laptop comes with the Windows 8 operating system pre installed, no CD/DVD,(you can upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free) but gives you the opportunity to make a backup/restore disk set so that if, heaven forbid, something should happen to the hard drive you can reinstall the operating system. This backup/restore disk set that you can make is specific to that particular laptop, meaning you can't use the backup/restore disks on a different pc be it a laptop or desktop. It's a good idea to make the backup/restore disk set because otherwise you'll have to dish out $100 or so for a new OEM Windows 8 disk. Hope this helps :)
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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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Yes. It comes with Windows 8. One of the first things you will want to do is to update it 8.1 which is done in the Windows store after an initial update.
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Mine came with windows 8. I removed it and installed 7. Made the mistake of reinstalling 8.1 and still hate it.
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I was able to upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free through a download offered to me in the same manner as a regular update. The system information just says I have Windows 8.1 and gives no version. Since I have 8.1, I can't go back to determine which version of Windows 8 came installed on the computer. I don't know about Windows Professional.