has ASUS added windows 8.1?
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The build I bought didn't have it, but the screen to install it does pop up.
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The machine I received shipped with 8 and you then run the upgrade to 8.1 locally. Its a significant improvement. I can't say if the later released machines will ship with 8 or 8.1, but if you have a decent broadband connection you're fine.
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Yes. Aspire came with 8.0. But then it also was manually updated to 8.1. But this was almost a year ago. So not sure if they still offer.
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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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I have upgraded my Lenovo C440 from Windows 8.0 to Windows 8.1 without encountering any problems.
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Yes, as the hardware requirements between Windows 8.1 and 10 are, essentially, the same.
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I run 8.1. Works fine. It's always best to get the latest software from ASUS site. Easy to find and install.
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I run windows 8.1 without issue just pop in the driver disk and do the automated install.
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It's windows 8. I haven't updated to 8.1 and don't plan on it. I'm running 8.1 on an Asus VivoTab and I much preferred 8.0.
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On the package it says it is Windows 8 ready. But, I would double-check at the Gigabyte website.
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I received this laptop on 6/10/2014 and it has Windows 8.1 installed. Just thought I should update the answer to this question since other people may be viewing this (I did before I bought it and made sure that it had what the tech specs said... 8.1) and would need to read a more recent answer since this machine probably did have Windows 8 instead of 8.1 when you asked the question. :)
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Dear Shaina, This item comes with windows 8.1. I hope this helps and have a nice day!Sincerely,Andy King
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It has windows 8 installed , but its upgradable to Win 8.1 through the Win App Store.
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What are your goals, are you a newbie? That is have an interest, but haven't done this before correct? OK, you can install Windows 8.1 on the ASUS or any other O/S. Do you want a dual boot (Ubuntu-12.04 and win 8.1) you can do that too. You will need a CDs for both O/S and the Ubuntu Book.Read learn, help is available from Ubuntu.
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Yes - if you purchased it with Window 8 - the upgrade to 8.1 is free. You'll see it in your Updates when it's available to upgrade.
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None, you will have to install one of your own. When I bought the unit a few weeks ago I installed Ubuntu, and now just bwfore the weekend I installed Windows 8.1Both of them works like a charm
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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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I am not sure you would have to contact Asus on that issue. There is a program for $2.99 that will make Windows 8 look like Windows 7 without changing any of the Window 8 functions. It is called Stardock- Start 8. It is awesome! I love the laptop! Good luck!