what is the difference between windows 8 and windows 8.1?
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Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 are latest versions of Microsoft's Windows operating system. Windows 8.1 looks similar to that of Windows 8, but consists of more advanced and updated features. Check the link below for a more explicit comparison of the two versions.Source(s):http://www.differencebetween.info/difference-between-windows-8-and-windows-8.1
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Windows 8.1 is the updated version of Windows 8. It has some cosmetic changes and improved functionality. The most obvious difference is that the original Windows 8 does not have a start button but Microsoft felt it necessary to bring back the start button in 8.1, thereby making it easier to get to the desktop. It is now easier to view all installed apps at a glance and manage active apps.
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It's 8.1, came installed already. I am really happy with 8.1. I'm sorta dreading windows 10. I've gotten used to 8.1, and I really really like it.
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Yes it is full Windows 8.1 however it has had some tiny modifications for a small screen such as no ability to make all open Modern apps appear on the taskbar.
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Windows 8.1 is great on legacy support, and if you can get past the Start screen, which you can disable with a few hidden checkboxes, the experience isn't much different. The apps list is bigger, and you have gestures. I haven't had any issues with it, and can't figure out why people are bashing 8.1 so hard. MS bumbled into something late like they always do, but they seem to recover OK.
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I honestly don't know. I'm a Macintosh user and it works fine with the latest operating system for the Mac, but haven't tried it with Windows 8.1.
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Not sure for windows 8.1 you can always install all of them. It wont hurt the computer and it will only end up using the one it needs.
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I have not used it with Windows 8.1.I am using it with Windows 7 and it works perfect.
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Mine has win 8.1 on it. You can tell when you turn it on and if it has the windows logo in the left corner it's windows 8.1. Even if it comes with win 8.0 it is just an update from the windows store after you install a certain update to allow it from the store. The. There is the windows 8.1 update. It adds a lot of fixes to 8.1
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Sorry. I'm no longer using it and I don't remember if I had windows 8.1 on previous laptop.
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Works fine with my Acer Aspire one. Not sure about Windows 8.1, but it worrks good with Windows 7. Hope it helps.
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I have not installed Windows 8 on any of my systems. I can not provide any knowledgable answer.
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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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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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Mine came with Windows 8.1, and then you naturally get the usual updates from Microsoft.
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It is Windows 8. As far as I know 8.1 is only available currently as a Beta. Also, I have read that if you install the Beta and have problems, there is no way to uninstall it without wiping the hard drive clean and reloading the entire Gateway load set and also any user software you added. I don't plan to try 8.1 until it is released. Also, go to Microsoft's site and take a look at the improvements in 8.1 Microsoft has mentioned, many of them have to do with Touch and other features that I am not much interested in for a desktop. So I am not holding my breath on 8.1, but I will try it when official, if I don't switch to Windows 7 first. It is Windows 8. As far as I know 8.1 is only available currently as a Beta. Also, I have read that if you install the Beta and have problems, there is no way to uninstall it without wiping the hard drive clean and reloading the entire Gateway load set and also any user software you added. I don't plan to try 8.1 until it is released. Also, go to Microsoft's site and take a look at the improvements in 8.1 Microsoft has mentioned, many of them have to do with Touch and other features that I am not much interested in for a desktop. So I am not holding my breath on 8.1, but I will try it when... » Read More It is Windows 8. As far as I know 8.1 is only available currently as a Beta. Also, I have read that if you install the Beta and have problems, there is no way to uninstall it without wiping the hard drive clean and reloading the entire Gateway load set and also any user software you added. I don't plan to try 8.1 until it is released. Also, go to Microsoft's site and take a look at the improvements in 8.1 Microsoft has mentioned, many of them have to do with Touch and other features that I am not much interested in for a desktop. So I am not holding my breath on 8.1, but I will try it when official, if I don't switch to Windows 7 first. « Show Less
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I did it. It is free. If you don't get an upgrade offer came up when 1st initiating and Registering Windows after you start the machine the 1st time, you can Google "Windows 8.1 Upgrade" and select the download from the MS website. You can also check the list of updates in the Windows Update app in Control Panel. It takes a while to download and install.
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I did not get the Windows 8.1 as several people I talked to said they had some difficulty with it. All of the PC's at my company have Windows 7 installed and my unit does as well. All operate without difficulty and easy to operate.