Given Windows 8, have you been able to upgrade to 8.1 for no cost?
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Yes, you can. If your Windows 8 has been activated, just go to Windows Store on the Front Page. Uploading the 3,2 Gb file will take about 30 minutes plus another 30 minutes spent on ''installation'' while rebooting several times...But it's Free...!!!
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This comes with windows 8, but Microsoft offers a free upgrade to 8.1 for users who already have windows 8.
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Hello:Yes, you do have the option to do so as the hardware resources can accommodate 8.1. Unfortunately, it is not something we can do for you, it would need to be done by yourself.ThanksJim
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I was not able to at first. I kept getting a message that I needed to sign in as an administrator. Then Windows 8 made some changes and then I was able to upgrade to 8.1. I don't know what their techs did but it did make it possible to upgrade.
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Both of your questions, the answer is yes. I have even upgraded the OS from Win7 to Win8.1
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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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It is not true. I just successfully upgraded to windows 8.1 To upgrade you must first go to windows update and check for update. Download update. Install all update. Then you can upgrade to 8.1. Without taking these steps you won't be able to upgrade.
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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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win 8 not pro and does upgrade to 8.1 free. You have to do updates to win 8 before it can do the upgrade to 8.1
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Yes. You can upgrade via the normal process. You can purchase Windows 8 and perform an upgrade. What you should do, is but model ALW18-6491sLV, it is exactly the same system except that it comes with Windows 8 pre-installed. I detailed why I went with Windows 7 in my review, Windows 8 is good but runs best on a touch screen. I hope this helps.
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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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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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no.. I have not... I tried and my cc card was charged 5 times with no upgrade... the money was refunded.. but since then, I haven't heard good things about windows 8
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Windows 8.1 upgrade is free. You will be asked to upgrade once you get your laptop up and running. You CAN upgrade to Win 8.1 Pro if you want...that will cost you on the upgrade fee through Microsoft thou.
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i would like to think so. i read in alot of PC magazines that this is possible although i never bothered to do it my self since I'm very comfortable with windows 8.1
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It was very easy to upgrade to 8.1, just went to Microsoft, searched for "8.1" and scrolled down to the "RT" VERSION. The process is takes about an 90 min, it is very hands off. The system will initially behave as a fresh install, but once your original account and password is entered it will behave as you had set up.
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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