Will we be allowed to upgrade to Windows 8.1 when it comes out? (For free?)
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Yes. All owners of Windows 8 will have the ability to upgrade to 8.1 as a service pack through Windows Update.
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Yes. Has nothing to do with Acer. MS has announced free upgrade for all Win 8 to 8.1.
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According to Microsoft's website: Windows 8.1 is described as "a free update to Windows 8." Since the Acer Aspire V5-571P-6831 is a Windows 8 laptop, I would assume that it would be allowed to upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free.
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No it will not be upgraded to Windows OS8. Do not buy it now many app will not work.
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You will not be able to upgrade your current version of Windows. The product key resides in the BIOS which allows it to operate as a licensed machine. Any attempt to go to Microsoft for added features or upgrade will result in Microsoft asking for the product key which you will not be able to get. If you need it, the only way is to purchase another copy from Microsoft or potentially go through Samsung but I haven't tried that yet. Cheers.
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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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I upgraded to win 8.1 by going to the Microsoft web site and downloading the 8.1 software which was a free download to 8.0 users
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The others were windows 8, but that could change any time. Upgrading only requires a decent internet connection - the download is almost 4GB. It's free.If the upgrade doesn't show up right away in the windows store, install all of the windows updates you can install until there aren't any more. It should show up in the store as a part of the windows updates.
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No you don't - but if you are upgrading you could also upgrade to Win 7 or 8 OS
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You have to purchase windows 8.1 which will cost you about $130 now if you already have the windows disc but it came with another computer then is not legal. Other than that it is usually compatible.
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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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the update is already released. the moment the windows update is turned on, you will get the update message to upgrade win 8.1
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It runs out of the box, no purchasing for any upgrades needed.Note - even if incoming upgrade coming (from windows 8 to windows 8.1), it should be free or you can just reject.
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I was able to upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free through a download offered to me in the same manner as a regular update. The system information just says I have Windows 8.1 and gives no version. Since I have 8.1, I can't go back to determine which version of Windows 8 came installed on the computer. I don't know about Windows Professional.
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no, you can only upgrade, not downgrade. I thought windows 8 would suck, but after a few minutes with it, it was very intuitive. I have over 280 games on steam and every one of them is compatible with windows 8.
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Yes, most units come preloaded with Windows 8.1 or just go into settings, update and recovery then windows update and install all available updates which will include Windows 8.1
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When I bought it several months ago Windows 8.1 was not available. I'm fairly sure 8.1 is there now if you purchase this machine.
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Hi Pamela, It doesn't have the 8.1 version of Windows included. You will still need to download the 8.1 update. Microsoft provides the updates here. Its super easy but extra work. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/update-from-windows-8-tutorial I hope that helps
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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.