Does this computer have a free Windows 8.1 upgrade?
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I think all of them have the Windows 8.1 upgrade, but I would recommend something called "Classic Shell" (google it) available for free. Classic Shell gives you a regular start menu. I rarely use Windows, as Ubuntu Linux can be installed for free as a better operating system "dual boot" alongside the Windows. I would recommend the Ubuntu operating system, but you have to know how to partition and resize discs to install it.
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My computer came with the Windows 8.1. If your machine comes with Windows 8.0 you can download Window 8.1 from the Microsoft website at no additional cost.
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Presumably because the kind folks at Dell got a better deal from Microsoft for the outdated, inappropriate dog version. A couple days after getting my software and data re-installed on the replacement HD (a common failure, I'm told) I was offered a "free" upgrade to 8.1 (presuming that the three hours of my time costs nothing). So it seems that 8.1 is sort of included - or at least was in my case.
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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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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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I haven't done any upgrades other than the auto upgrades for windows so sorry can not help you there
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This model comes with 8.0,,however you can download 8.1 for free (the program is available on this laptop). Windows 8.1 is an addition to windows 8 not a replacement.
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Mine came with 8, but logging into windows 8 store it was easy to upgrade to 8.1 and it was free.
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Yes it does. However once online it upgraded to 8.1. I am happy with my computer.
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of course not, there is no cd to install windows 8.1, it is saying that is compatible with windows 8.1.
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Yes. Also when you set up your account with Microsoft you can upgrade to 8.1 free
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No, this model comes with Windows 8.1, 64-bit. You can upgrade rather easily using the link in the System control panel. However, it may be less expensive for you to just buy a PC with 8.1 Pro pre-installed. Good luck!
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Yes. It comes with Windows 8. One of the first things you will want to do is to update it 8.1 which is done in the Windows store after an initial update.
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Windows 8 - You should upgrade online with Microsoft to Windows 8.1.It is free and worth the change. Both will be pretty different from any previous version of Windows but nice once you are accustomed.
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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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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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comes with windows 8 with the option for a free upgrade to 8.1. I upgraded.