Can you get WINDOWS 8.1 on this PC?
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Not available with Win 8.1, but you can upgrade to Win 8.1 for free using the Store App available on your DX4380-UR22 (you are actually better off without Win 8.1, but that's an answer for a different question).
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I bought mine last summer and it shipped with Windows 8, version 6.9.2500 Build 9200.
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Yes, you can but DO NOT LOAD IT ! I purchased this computer in February along with an Acer touch screen monitor. All was fine until I installed Windows 8.1 , when all hell broke loose! This update made my touch screen almost unusable , changed all my settings, froze my computer. I spent 2 days trying to fix all the problems , then phoned support , who advised uninstalling and going back to Windows 8, which I did ,with no further problems. It seems Windows 8.1 does work when it has been preloaded before purchase, but there seem to be numerous glitches in the software when installed later. DO NOT DO IT! Yes, you can but DO NOT LOAD IT ! I purchased this computer in February along with an Acer touch screen monitor. All was fine until I installed Windows 8.1 , when all hell broke loose! This update made my touch screen almost unusable , changed all my settings, froze my computer. I spent 2 days trying to fix all the problems , then phoned support , who advised uninstalling and going back to Windows 8, which I did ,with no further problems. It seems Windows 8.1 does work when it has been preloaded before purchase, but there seem to be numerous glitches in the software when installed later. DO... » Read More Yes, you can but DO NOT LOAD IT ! I purchased this computer in February along with an Acer touch screen monitor. All was fine until I installed Windows 8.1 , when all hell broke loose! This update made my touch screen almost unusable , changed all my settings, froze my computer. I spent 2 days trying to fix all the problems , then phoned support , who advised uninstalling and going back to Windows 8, which I did ,with no further problems. It seems Windows 8.1 does work when it has been preloaded before purchase, but there seem to be numerous glitches in the software when installed later. DO NOT DO IT! « Show Less
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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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You can if u r me and have have all the necessary items to do so but no, not legally unless u want to pay $80 for Windows 7 License. But good news Windows 8 is good u just got to get used to it
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Windows 8, its upgradable through the Windows App Store to Windows 8.1 free of charge
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Yes. I successfully upgraded the laptop to Windows 8.1 as soon as I got it. You need to go to the Windows Store and it will upgrade the OS to 8.1 free of charge.
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I assume that you have the Ubuntu version of the Netbook, yes... you can load windows 8.1 on this BUT you would be better off if you could simple by the system with 8.1 pre-loaded on it. Buying the MS 8.1 package on top of the low cost system would be financially a bad move. Good luck!
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I Have Windows 8.1 64 Bits but is advisable download the driver and software updated from the web pagehttp://numarkns6.com/support
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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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Thru the Store app it will recognize that your PC can be updated with windows 8.1 ...just click update/install and follow instructions.Hope that helps.
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comes with windows 8 with the option for a free upgrade to 8.1. I upgraded.
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I bought the computer last September and it came with Windows 8 and not 8.1
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Yes, I have Windows 8.1 and just installed it. Works great and easy to install.
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I do have Windows 8 installed (not 8.1) and works fine. I believe it will have no problem working on 8.1 either.
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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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It is possible to run Win7 on it, but you have to adjust the BIOS settings to turn off UEFI. Truthfully, 8.1 is actually pretty good. The learning curve from 7 isn't bad (I just stay on the desktop all the time) and some of the newer features are actually quite useful.
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No but you can buy the older models with windows 7. But, why would you not want windows 8?
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It comes with Windows 8 and once you get it and it does its windows updates you can get windows 8.1 for free from the store app.
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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!