Can you go back to Windows 8 instead of having Windows 8.1? If so can we download with 2 computers instead of 1?
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All I know about 8.1 is that it is an upgrade after you install 8-if you do not want 8.1 don't upgrade. If have done it- not sure how to remove it--I would contact Microsoft. This upgrade program will only work on one computer-has one product key-you would have to buy another product key to install it on another computer.
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Yes, I have Windows 8.1 and just installed it. Works great and easy to install.
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Only if you have Windows 8 Pro. Otherwise, you will have to buy a new copy of Windows 7, uninstall 8, and install 7. I have no use for Windows 8, but by clicking the desktop on the Windows 8 start up screen, you will return to pretty much a Windows 7 use computer. I just do that and it is fine now. And Windows 8 is still there if I need any part of it.
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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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Yes, then you can update it to Windows 8.1 It is a little complicated to use but I love it!
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No. It comes with Windows 8.0 installed. You can download the upgrade to 8.1 from the Windows store.
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Window 8 then there is a free 3 hour upgrade to Win 8.1. It works way better and has better shortcuts to apps and system functions. Hope that helped.
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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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I'm not an expert but don't know why you couldn't wipe the hard drive and re-install Windows 7. I'd rather have windows 7 but we're getting more used to 8.
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I have had great luck with clean installs and upgrading from 8 to 8.1 on my work computer. I installed this 8.1 on an brand new SSD and it's run great for me. I think this article implies you can transfer some of the library files from a previous Windows 7 installation, but won't be able to transfer programs, they will have to be reinstalled. Here's a good article: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/upgrade-from-windows-7-tutorial
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Sorry, I can't help you. I use a mac & ITunes. However, maybe you could try using ITunes on your pc. You can download it for free. Another idea is perhaps you have to find your new windows 8.1. You would have to hold the button on the blue tooth adapter down for a bit then release it & see if it can find your new windows 8.1. Hope this helps you.
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Yes you can and yes it is! About three days after I was using it, I began receiving a message from Windows that I could upgrade to 8.1. I did but I'd be careful if I were you - my Brother LC61 does not function like it used to even though I uploaded new drivers from their website. Brother says its not their problem, Microsoft said they could fix it for $149!!!
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You can use either version. OEM versions are locked to your system configuration (the motherboard and CPU you are running) once installed; they cannot be transferred or used on any other build, which is why they are cheaper. Full retail versions of Windows 8 and 8.1 may only be used on 1 PC at a time, but may be deactivated and reactivated on a new or other build. Short answer: If you think a motherboard or CPU upgrade is possible in the future and don't want to buy 2 copies of Windows, get the retail version. Otherwise, you'll be fine with an OEM copy.
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Actually is i dont know or try to do that, but windows 8 is just like windows 7 with different "start menu" design . And most of apps are now copatible with w8Also it can be install win 7 because the system requirment is enough for that.
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Yes. I was able to upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free on my new computer. Gateway included instructions on how to do this.
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I have Win 8.1 on it and I happy with that, I don't want to change it for Win 7 (but I think I could)!
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No, I use it with Windows 7. Does Windows 8 have a feature to simulates prior versions so you can use old software?