Hello, I bought this laptop on May 2nd here. Now I want to update it to win 8.1, but it doesn't allow me. Can you help me to solve this problem? Tnx
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I had no problem upgrading to 8.1 - Asus have excellent customer service so I suggest you contact them.
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What I had to do to update to 8.1, was to update the 8.0 to its newest updates first. Only then did the 8.1 version become available in the store.
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I used the ( downloaded) manual from Internet, however when I put Windows 8.1 on my laptop recently it did not work anymore as it did before using Windows 8. Contacted IOGEAR and they wrote me they are working on a solution to let it run on Windos 8.1 as well, to be expected in March. Succes and if you have any futher questions please do not hesistate. Jan Pinxter
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I tried to install it on a Win 8.1 laptop, but the software/driver installation clearly stated that it didn't support "this operating system" and that I needed to downloaded a different driver from AOC's web site. Well, there's only one Windows driver at AOC.com and it's the same one that's on the CD. So, it's a big fat NO for Windows 8.1. (We do use these at work with Windows 7 no problem.)
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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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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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When I bought it several months ago Windows 8.1 was not available. I'm fairly sure 8.1 is there now if you purchase this machine.
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it said something about upgrading it to win 8 for 15$ on acer's site. also, this isn't available on amazon and i dont think it will be for a long time so i am getting Acer Aspire V3-571G-6407 for similar to better performance and basically the same thing without in built mic.
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I simply ran the HP update software, and Windows 8.1 loaded without any additional problem (there was no need for the "key"). Have you tried going to the Microsoft Windows update page and see if you can do it directly from there?
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I was not able to at first. I kept getting a message that I needed to sign in as an administrator. Then Windows 8 made some changes and then I was able to upgrade to 8.1. I don't know what their techs did but it did make it possible to upgrade.
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I see you lost your install disk. I bought the same card and my software disk didnt work. Not a big deal. I installed my card and windows update installed the driver and software for the card for windows 7 32 bit. I am also going to give you the manufactors website of the card where you can download the driver and software also. Evga.com click support, under product information click drivers and bios, Where it says famly click Geforce 8 series, then click on OS choose your operating system, Then click Submit.
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Yes, I am currently running 8.1 on this laptop with no issues. Prior to installing 8.1 make sure you have installed all updates for Windows 8.
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The new machine came with Windows 8.1 installed, but it was not Windows 8.1 Pro. All I did was buy the Pro upgrade and install it. The upgrade is not a CD. All you get is serial number that you enter during the upgrade process. So you have a choice, buy the serial number on line and get it immediately or buy the serial number that comes in the box and upgrade after receiving the box.
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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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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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I have this model. It has a dell utility MY DELL which has helpful option to backup an factory restore etc.Now to answer the quuestion. My os was activated and to upgrade I simply went on the microsoft website choose the upgrade option and downloaded the 8.1 and run.That it. Good luck
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You know what I'm curious of. If you can upgrade it to Windows Vista. My brother keeps saying I'll have to do it eventually and I wonder about that if what he says is true. Though with the introduction of so many netbooks carrying XP to the market, I wonder what Microsoft is going to do about their plans to stop updating XP.
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Someone downloaded 8.1 for me and had no problem, but the fact remains than Windows 8 in any form sucks. I've had it for several months now and I still hate it. I've had every version of Windows since Win. 98, and this is the only one I've hated. Getting 8.1 does help some and so I'd say it's worth doing, but the OS is just in general a total mess, IMO.