Is this running windows 8 or 8.1 both are refered to in the discriptions
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It's 8.1, came installed already. I am really happy with 8.1. I'm sorta dreading windows 10. I've gotten used to 8.1, and I really really like it.
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When I purchased this unit, Windows 8.1 is the OS. Takes a bit of getting use to but works OK.
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8.1. But I have to say that if I had it to do over again, I would not purchase this computer.
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I do not have Windows 8 or 8.1 yet. It is possible one version might work differently than the other.
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It runs on 8.1 I just played it yesterday. For games that have issues you can always right click on the .exe file and set compatibility mode to a earlier version of windows (If your using a PC).
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Mine has Windows XP and is running a 32 bit processor. However, the same computer running a different version such as Windows 7 would most likely be a 64 bit. So if it is Windows XP like mine it is a 32 bit.
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It'll run 8.1 just fine. My only recommendation is to wait for windows 10... :)
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I am on windows 8.1 pro and have no issues with it so far and yes it is compatible
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Yes, it's Windows 8 & 64 bit. I know a lot of people are skeptical of Windows 8, but once you get used to the interface - there's actually a ton of stability, security, and speed improvements under the hood. Plus Microsoft is re-adding a start button with Windows 8.1. The Windows Experience Index numbers I gave in my review are with Windows 8.
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Correct this runs Windows 8 pro, allowing you to run any program an ordinary pc running Windows 7 or 8 can run
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The box says Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / vista / XP Pentium 4 or faster processor 2gb free disk space 1gb ram DVD optical drive Hope that helps.
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On the box that it is "Windows 8" ready -- you might need to down the latest software from www.buffalotech.com or you may not. Does not mention 8.1 but may work.
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I understand what you are asking, and the answer is laptop. It runs Windows 8.1, just without the keyboard and mouse.
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It is Windows 8. As far as I know 8.1 is only available currently as a Beta. Also, I have read that if you install the Beta and have problems, there is no way to uninstall it without wiping the hard drive clean and reloading the entire Gateway load set and also any user software you added. I don't plan to try 8.1 until it is released. Also, go to Microsoft's site and take a look at the improvements in 8.1 Microsoft has mentioned, many of them have to do with Touch and other features that I am not much interested in for a desktop. So I am not holding my breath on 8.1, but I will try it when official, if I don't switch to Windows 7 first.
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I installed it on a computer windows 8.1, 64-bit yesterday. It seems to be working correctly.
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I currently have Windows 8.1 installed and I am utilizing the printer without any issues.
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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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The one I got was Windows 7 64 bit. I added Ubuntu 13.04 64 bit and it runs very happily as a dual boot machine.
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Mine had windows 7 installed but it comes with the Disc to install Windows 8.1. You can install either system, but can't install them as a dual boot system. Either one or the other.