Will this be eligible for Windows 8 upgrade since buying through Amazon?
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it said something about upgrading it to win 8 for 15$ on acer's site. also, this isn't available on amazon and i dont think it will be for a long time so i am getting Acer Aspire V3-571G-6407 for similar to better performance and basically the same thing without in built mic.
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Yes you should be able to upgrade it - but our business apps require us to have Windows 7 pro. I don't see why it wouldn't work with Win8+. I'd suggest doing an upgrade instead of a fresh install to keep your drivers, but suggest you go to Samsung's website if any drivers don't carry over.
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I don't know. When I purchase mine,windows 8 wasn't out yet!! Check Seagate's technical support dept!
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Yes, if the hardware you are using came with Windows 8, meaning natively installed, versus an upgraded hardware platform.
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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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Yes. I was able to upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free on my new computer. Gateway included instructions on how to do this.
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Yes and no. This is for a new install. You will need to back up your data, and confirm all your software, hardware will work. There is a free program that will check your unit out at Microsoft. Download it run it and it will tell you what will or will not work. (Never had a problem upgrading a machine) Hope this helps.
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Yes. In the lower left corner of the case is the list of ...Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP. Amazon customer service is super so you can always check with their representatives.
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I did it. It is free. If you don't get an upgrade offer came up when 1st initiating and Registering Windows after you start the machine the 1st time, you can Google "Windows 8.1 Upgrade" and select the download from the MS website. You can also check the list of updates in the Windows Update app in Control Panel. It takes a while to download and install.
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I don't own windows 8 but windows 7 but I would say most likely it should for the fact windows 8 should be more advance than that of windows 7 and the great than about amazon if it doesn't they will gladly accept it back in return..try it out though I recommend.
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You would need a valid (unused) Windows 7 key, so most likely you'd need to buy a copy. I just did this, there are a few changes you need to make in bios to get it to install, too.
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Yes it should work because the Amazon posting says it's compatible with Win 7, Win 8, XP, and Vista.
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I don't know because I don't try. Find in the hardware compatibility list of windows8 at Microsoft site
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No sure, although when I check PC info, it says Windows 8, So 'm assuming just the consumer version.
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Not if you intend to use Windows 8. If you intend to use 8 or 8.1, this machine is now pre-loaded with 8. Upgrade to 8.1 is free and only takes a couple hours on a normal internet connection. If you intend to use Windows 7 however, you will have to purchase it separately and do a trick or two to install properly.
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Windows 8 64 bit comes preinstalled. Please feel free to ask me any other questions.
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When I originally purchased the PC it came with Windiws 7 but 2 months later Windows 8 was released therefore I updated to Windows 8 with a certificate that came with the PC