Is this windows 8 or 8.1? Just checking because I don't want 8.1
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Factory default mine was windows 8, but I upgraded to 8.1. For me It's better than 8. If you don't want to upgrade, you can stay in Windows 8.
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When I originally received this laptop in the September of last year, it came pre-loaded with Windows 8. I do not know if models that are presently shipping out come with Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 [as Windows 8.1 came out in the October of 2013]. Under the Product Information -> Technical Details amazon page for this device, it states that the Operating System is 'Windows 8' so that may be your answer right there. Seeing as Windows 8.1 hasn't been a forced update, as of right now I am prety sure you'll just get the vanilla Windows 8 OS that you can upgrade at will. Hope this helped.
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It's windows 8. I haven't updated to 8.1 and don't plan on it. I'm running 8.1 on an Asus VivoTab and I much preferred 8.0.
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This particular machine is Windows 8; however, I'm very curious as to why you don't want Windows 8.1. I would like to upgrade to Windows 8.1 because I'm finding Windows 8 just too weird and not user friendly. If you have any question about the machine itself, I can honestly say that it is awesome!! If you're a gamer like me, you're going to love it.........great ventilation, it's fast, and the graphics are tantalizing. If you know of any virtues of Windows 8 over 8.1, I would appreciate knowing; otherwise, I will surely ditch 8........as soon as I can figure out how to upgrade to 8.1.
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Windows 7 64 bit. Bought it specifically to avoid getting Windows 8, an inferior OS for a desktop.
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It is shipped with 8, but after applying all Windows 8 updates you can download and install the 8.1 update.
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The Control Panel says the Windows edition is "Windows 8", so I guess it is Standard. -Ken
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Basically the same machine BUT 59387556 comes with Windows 8, 59406981 with Windows 8.1. NOT ONE SOUL IN THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE recommends Windows 8 over Windows 8.1!!!!
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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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Well I am still using windows 8. Guess we will have to wait and see since I am a purchaser as yourself
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The old version is windows 8 or 8 with media pro both have available free downloads to upgrade to the new 8.1 or you will have to buy the windows 8.1 Full Install I beleive that it runs about 120 dollars at most retail stores ...Just as a side note you need to make sure that you have windows 7 or later before you purchase you cannot do the install from the other operating systems .Also a word to the wise although your system might meet all the requirements Microsoft didnt bother to tell everybody that their new windows isent compatible with some processor chips (example the dell dimmensions 8300 pentium 4) processor chip wont allow you to to switch to nk which it needs to run the system some processors wont work with this system make sure to check all your specs befor purchase
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comes with windows 8 with the option for a free upgrade to 8.1. I upgraded.
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That purely comes down to preference. I am currently running Windows 8.1 without any issue on mine.
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I don`t know as I am returning it so I didn`t pay that much attention...just not happy with windows 8 at all
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It has windows 8 installed , but its upgradable to Win 8.1 through the Win App Store.
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It was the 2013 model. Bought this last year and it came with windows 8.0 not the 8.1 but its free to upgrade to 8.1
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NO. Also the computer has wndows 8.1 which I don't like so I have not used t all that much.
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Oh, you silly thing. There's a reason Windows 7 is the number 1 seller. Do a little bit of research on the issues with 8.
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Mine came with windows 8. I removed it and installed 7. Made the mistake of reinstalling 8.1 and still hate it.
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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)!