Cani it be upgraded to Windows 8.1?
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Yes it can be upgraded to Windows 8.1. That was the first thing I did when I got it. I really like this computer, it fits my needs.
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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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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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Of course! All windows 8 computers are eligible for the free 8.1 upgrade... I have 8.1 on my ME400c now
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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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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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Yes. You can upgrade via the normal process. You can purchase Windows 8 and perform an upgrade. What you should do, is but model ALW18-6491sLV, it is exactly the same system except that it comes with Windows 8 pre-installed. I detailed why I went with Windows 7 in my review, Windows 8 is good but runs best on a touch screen. I hope this helps.
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It's windows 8 No, it's completely free to upgrade to the 8.1 version, not sure whether professional or not, but i upgraded it
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Hey.Lumia 900 can not be upgraded to windows 8.1. The max.is 7.9 . So it'sup to u to decide
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I don't know. I don't use 8.1 - sorry. I am sure you can find the answer through Microsoft.
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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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Yes, I was able to upgrade to 8.1, It wasn't available at first but after running windows update the 8.1 upgrade appeared in the app store.
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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 it upgraded to 8.1 and rumor has it...it will upgrade to windows 10 in the future......
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After you receive the computer, install all Windows updates -- then after that is completed, you can open the Windows Store (green icon) and you'll see "Upgrade to Windows 8.1" right on the main screen. This won't show up until you install all Windows 8.0 updates.
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Both of your questions, the answer is yes. I have even upgraded the OS from Win7 to Win8.1
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That's not a question, and yes, you can have Windows 8.1. It's a free upgrade for any and all Windows 8.0 users. You just have to update the system and then use the Microsoft store app inside the machine to download and install it. Decrapifying the laptop, updating it and getting 8.1 installed will take the better part of an evening, though.