Is the system preloaded with full Win8 or a starter edition? Also, does the buyer get a free upgrade to 8.1?
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Mine came with the full version of Windows 8, and has prompted me for an update to 8.1.
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As i can see its full win8 edición (build 9200) and you can upgrade for free
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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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Well, mine came with Windows 7 installed and a disk with Windows 8, if you want to "upgrade" which I did not because older software will not work.
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It has the full version of windows 8. I have been able to install adobe illustrator, photoshop, etc.
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If I remember right it comes with a trial version. Have to pay to get it permanently. Research Windows 8 though before you buy. You're not like it.
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Microsoft has an "upgrade" that is free - Windows 8.1. It makes the W8 a bit more like W7, but not entirely. W8/8.1 takes some getting used to but it isn't too bad. If you get a touch screen laptop (this one is not touch screen) it might be a bit easier to get accustom to.
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It comes with Windows 8 but if you e any you can update to Windows 8.1 for free
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No, unfortunately it only comes with horrible Windows 8 pre-installed. You will need to get a copy of Office or subscribe to the cloud version.
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Hi Really depends on the age of your machine. This version is for system builders, meaning you'd have to wipe windows xp and install win7 fresh. This won't upgrade an existing windows installation. If your machine is older than 4 years, I'd suggest a new machine. The install took 15gb of my hard disk
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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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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 can't tell what version it comes with - I have used the free upgrade to 8.1 and even there, the PC info page does not identify the specific version. Sorry.
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It was upgraded to Windows 7 full versionl when I received it. Also has Microsoft Office small business. I upgraded the RAM to 2GB.
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This is a full install dvd, but only for a clean drive. I'm guessing the one for $199 is an upgrade...I would suggest Win 8.1.
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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 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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It comes with Windows 8 and you can get a free update to 8.1. Honestly I wasn't all that crazy about Win 8, BUT once I got it, it didn't take that long to get used to it, and with a few tweaks, you can make it work more like Win 7 or before, there is a free program called Classic Shell http://www.classicshell.net/ that works great for making Win 8 look and work more like previous versions. The biggest issue is not having a start button on the desktop, and loading up in the apps menu instead of the desktop, this program takes care of that.Wretha