If you have upgraded to Windows 8.1 what has been your experience? I keep getting links to upgrade but I was wondering how it would go.
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Just do it:) there is nothing wrong or horribly different between 8 and 8.1. But it's also about safety. Things that were issues with 8 are fixed in 8.1. and as far as visible changes: for normal PC user they give a little more "normal" desktop experience, you can customize your tiles in more shapes and you can get the start button back. That's it. The major changes. It's just an update. Nothing bad or crazy good.
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I haven't done any upgrades other than the auto upgrades for windows so sorry can not help you there
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It's really not too big a difference. Addresses most issues with windows 8. Also allows you to get more apps. Definitely worth it. Takes a couple hours more or less but worth it.
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The download works. I can't say the same for 8.1. But the download will run as well as anything can on that version of Windows.
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I'm running Windows 8.1 on mine and it works great. Also, you might want to try Windows 10 technical preview.
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I was having many issues with Printshop on Windows 8.1 after the update. I could not get it running after many e-mails back and forth with Printshop support. I gave up after awhile. I recently tried installing Printshop 3.5 Deluxe after more recent updates to both the Printshop program and Windows 8.1 and now it works fine. Of course, both of them will probably say it was the other program causing the issues.
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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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Follow up: Right after I responded to your inquiry my new computer upgraded to 8.1 automatically via Windows updates, and for free. Now I have 8.1 Pro. :)
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My computer is also windows 8.1..... is anyone know if it connects with windows 8 ? I think it should ...
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I did, but only after updating to 8.1 Windows. However, it stopped doing it. I don't know why, maybe an another update went out, but it's fine now.
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I have had a few blue screens, around or less than 5. Honestly, Its when I updated to 8.1 that my computer seemed like it did it more. I was forced to wipe and kept denying the Windows 8.1 update and I have yet to have a blue screen. So Im jus going to keep declining as much as possible until they probably force it on me to update. Honestly, 8.1 is overrated.
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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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Hooch: For the price I paid, I did not expect it to have any software and it did not but I was given the gift by Microsoft of a free upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1. I personally do not like any one to load up my computer with what they believe I need as far as software is concerned, it means that I eventually need to delete it.
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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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Hi Craig, You are absolutely right to ask if it works in Windows 8.1 since there are several devices not supported. What I know is that for Windows 8 this device works well and for Windows 7 works great. I strongly suggest only use devices that specs says that Windows 8.1 is supported specially for 64 bit. Regards...
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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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I did not get the Windows 8.1 as several people I talked to said they had some difficulty with it. All of the PC's at my company have Windows 7 installed and my unit does as well. All operate without difficulty and easy to operate.
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Yes, I had windows 8 and it worked fine. Then I upgraded to windows 8.1 and it still works the same, no problems.
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It seems to work fine with Windows 8.1. When I originally installed I only had Windows 8.0 but after the update I experienced 0 issues with compatibility.