I was told I was able to upgrade Win 8 with Win 8.1 for free. However, I'm not sure where to even do this. Has anyone done this before?
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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 did it. It is free. If you don't get an upgrade offer came up when 1st initiating and Registering Windows after you start the machine the 1st time, you can Google "Windows 8.1 Upgrade" and select the download from the MS website. You can also check the list of updates in the Windows Update app in Control Panel. It takes a while to download and install.
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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
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Open the Windows Store Tile on your desktop. The Windows 8.1 download should appear for download. If not, update your computer first then restart and click on the Windows Store tile.
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Yes, it was quite easy. Just use the search function and look for Windows Update. Find the 8.1 update, check it, and click install. Windows will restart several times during the process so do this at a time when you don't need to use your computer for at least 1/2 hour. (If you have Windows set to automatically install updates it will just happen when Windows does a check). The only issue I found was with the Asus docking station I have. I had to download a new driver to get it to work correctly.
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According to Microsoft's website: Windows 8.1 is described as "a free update to Windows 8." Since the Acer Aspire V5-571P-6831 is a Windows 8 laptop, I would assume that it would be allowed to upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free.
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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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Hi! I use it on Windows 8.1 and really like it. Win 8.1 upgrade is also great. Jim
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Yes, I have Windows 8.1 and just installed it. Works great and easy to install.
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Microsoft doesn't offer a downgrade to 7. You would have to buy Windows 7 (which is pretty expensive), and install the new operating system from the disc. Most computers now come with Windows 8. Win8 isn't going anywhere, so I suggest forcing yourself to getting used to it or fork out the cash. Microsoft also offers a free upgrade to Windows 8.1.
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Follow up: Right after I responded to your inquiry my new computer upgraded to 8.1 automatically via Windows updates, and for free. Now I have 8.1 Pro. :)
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It comes with Windows 8 and you can get a free update to 8.1. Honestly I wasn't all that crazy about Win 8, BUT once I got it, it didn't take that long to get used to it, and with a few tweaks, you can make it work more like Win 7 or before, there is a free program called Classic Shell http://www.classicshell.net/ that works great for making Win 8 look and work more like previous versions. The biggest issue is not having a start button on the desktop, and loading up in the apps menu instead of the desktop, this program takes care of that.Wretha
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i'm about to upgrade my home pc to Win 8 from 7 and i just bought a laptop that will be delivered with Win 8 so i was just 'gonna wait 'til then to find out; however, i don't see why not but if you're truly anxious you can find out by hooking it up to your pc and running the Win 8 review compatibility process (mostly for apps but my other xdrive cleared). give it a whirl, plus you can always email MS, oui?) i hope this helps some...
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win 8, but you can always download 8.1 easily without even stop using what you doing....it is easy.
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As i can see its full win8 edición (build 9200) and you can upgrade for free
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Not sure how, but I want to know how to update Win 8.1 look/uses the same as Win 7 officially.
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Actually you need to upgrade Windows 8 to 8.1 before you can install the pro version (the upgrade to 8.1 from 8 is free). The pro pack box just has an authorization code in it to download and activate the pro features. You actually have to initiate the pro upgrade from the Windows 8.1 control panel and then enter the code so with a previous version of Windows (or none at all) there is no way to initiate the install.
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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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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.
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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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Both of your questions, the answer is yes. I have even upgraded the OS from Win7 to Win8.1