Compatible with Windows 8.1?
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Hi Rebecca, I bought this external optical drive primarily for my Asus 1215N notebook computer running WIndows 7 Home Premium. It works fine there. It also works fine on my newer Lenovo TCM82 running Windows 7 Professional and my older Dell machines still running WIndows XP. I have intentionally stayed as far away from WIndows 8.x as I could based on early reviews of that operating system, so I can't directly confirm that it would work there. However, I would be surprised (amazed?) if it did not. I think it would be totally safe to buy it from a reputable vendor who would accept a return if it did not work on your system(s). Good luck. Hi Rebecca, I bought this external optical drive primarily for my Asus 1215N notebook computer running WIndows 7 Home Premium. It works fine there. It also works fine on my newer Lenovo TCM82 running Windows 7 Professional and my older Dell machines still running WIndows XP. I have intentionally stayed as far away from WIndows 8.x as I could based on early reviews of that operating system, so I can't directly confirm that it would work there. However, I would be surprised (amazed?) if it did not. I think it would be totally safe to buy it from a reputable vendor who would accept a return if... » Read More Hi Rebecca, I bought this external optical drive primarily for my Asus 1215N notebook computer running WIndows 7 Home Premium. It works fine there. It also works fine on my newer Lenovo TCM82 running Windows 7 Professional and my older Dell machines still running WIndows XP. I have intentionally stayed as far away from WIndows 8.x as I could based on early reviews of that operating system, so I can't directly confirm that it would work there. However, I would be surprised (amazed?) if it did not. I think it would be totally safe to buy it from a reputable vendor who would accept a return if it did not work on your system(s). Good luck. « Show Less
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Yes. I gave mine to my boyfriend who has the Microsoft Surface Pro 3. It worked for him as well as on my Lenovo.
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i Paige, yes, it is compatible with Windows 8.1. Yes the software is on a disk. So far I have two devices installed with a single serial number, so I'm guessing it is unlimited like Photoshop CS 5.5 Creative Suite unlike Windows Office they limit you to install numbers of devices with their serial keys.
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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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It worked with Windows 8 so I it should work with 8.1 since its far more stable.
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No, as far as I know that's only available with windows 8.1 and this has 8.
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Yes, I have Windows 8.1 and it works fine. It automatically installed drivers, no hassle.
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I bought this for my husband. He uses Windows 8.1 and says Yes, it works with that.
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I found out that I have Windows 7 and it work for me. So it should work for Windows 8.1
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I ordered the equipment for work, and we are still on Windows 7, so I don't know if it works with Windows 8.1. I hope that's helpful. Thank you.
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I'm sure there is a way to make it work, however I wasn't able to properly install it on windows 8.1. But best of luck to you
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Bob, I am running it with Windows 8.0 without any problems. I hav not upgraded to 8.1 so can't answer to that. Rick
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Yes. Get the kind that goes into the flash drive slot. The driver will be loaded automatically and you should be able to use. See if you can get Windows 8.1 upgrade. You'll love it
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No it is not compatible with windows 8.1. It is compatible with windows 8. I and the warpia company found this out the hard way. I have to return mine for an updated version, that Warpia does now have. Just read the specs and pick the one which is compatible with 8.1. Its a wonderful piece of equipment which streams fantastic. Hope this helps
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Yes, the driver of this tablet is tested to be compatible with windows 8.1. Please feel free to download the latest driver from our official site. Thank you!
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I'm using it with Windows 8.1. It'll work but it will tell you it needs to download some software i.e. drivers from Microsoft first.
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Yes, it worked perfectly for me with windows 8.1. Just plugged it in, and good to go.
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It should be compatible USB is generic and it is USB 2.0 so windows 8.1 will be compatible because USB drivers will be generic hope i helped