Can this be upgraded for free to Windows 8.1?
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Yes. I just finished setting up my new XPS 8700 system a few days ago. Although I was unable to download 8.1 at first (I could not find it available in the Windows Store at first), I was eventually able to do so and it seems to be working fine right now. I am not sure about the reason for the delayed availability, but it could have been due to the need for the computer to install some Windows updates (as the computer was manufactured in late January 2014) before becoming able to accept the 8.1 download and installation.
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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.
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There is no reason why this machine could not be upgraded. I'm not a fan of WIN8 and you would have to buy the program separately but otherwise it should be fine running on the new OS.
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Microsoft windows 8 pro 64bit - be sure you do all the updates and upgrade for free to 8.1 pro
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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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Yes you can install 8.1 --- however, my computer crashed with a hardware problem and is now in the HP repair shop. I wish I never purchased this computer.
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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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You have to purchase windows 8.1 which will cost you about $130 now if you already have the windows disc but it came with another computer then is not legal. Other than that it is usually compatible.
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Mine was windows 8. Upgrade to 8.1 was free and easy. Most articles I've read say the upgrade to Windows 10 (looks like Microsoft is skipping 9.0) will be free as well.
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Windows 8, and you'll want to do the free upgrade to 8.1 through the Windows store.
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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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Here's a link to the page. Make sure you click on Windows 8, not 8.1. You can upgrade to 8.1 later in Windows Store. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only
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Any win 8 pc can be upgraded to Win 8.1 & soon Win 10 in the fall of 2015. Windows 10 will be a Free Upgrade for a Year after release to general public from Windows 7, Windows 8 & 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1.
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Yes it upgraded to 8.1 and rumor has it...it will upgrade to windows 10 in the future......
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This model was shipped with windows 8.0 Premium. Can now be upgraded to 8.1
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It's free. You can do it by going to windows update. The computer will eventually ask you as well
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I upgraded to win 8.1 by going to the Microsoft web site and downloading the 8.1 software which was a free download to 8.0 users