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Microsoft Windows 8.1 - Full Version

Platform : Windows 10, Windows 8
3.2 out of 5 stars 1,482 customer reviews
Price: $149.99 & FREE Shipping. Details
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  • This operating system is eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 10 when available. More details below.
  • Get to it all from the new Start screen, even your familiar desktop
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  • Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 5.8 x 5.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
  • Domestic Shipping: Item can be shipped within U.S.
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  • ASIN: B00EDSI7QO
  • Item model number: WN7-00578
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: August 16, 2013
  • Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars 1,482 customer reviews
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #156 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
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3.0 out of 5 starsBetter than Windows 8, still not better than Windows 7.
By DLH TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on October 18, 2013
Last year, I made the mistake of upgrading my Windows 7 Desktop System to Windows 8. I've been running Windows 8.1 since the Preview version that came out a few months ago, and the official release version that came out this week. While Windows 8.1 does make some improvements to Windows 8, it is still is not an O/S that is desktop friendly. On the positive side, you can now boot directly to your desktop without using a 3rd party utility, and the "Start Button" is back (sorta). On the negative side, Microsoft has still left out the "Media Center", and still charges a ridiculous $99 to purchase the "Pro-Pack" to regain the same functionality that was free in Windows 7(Home Premium). There is still lack of quality Windows 8 apps. Windows 8.1 does very little to improve navigation through the O/S if you're using a mouse/keyboard, and not a touchscreen. At least Microsoft did not attempt to charge Windows 8 users to upgrade.

Windows 8.1 does fix some of the issues people running desktop environments complained about, but it still does not go far enough. If you're running a touchscreen system, then 8.1 isn't bad at all. If you're not and have Windows 7, I'd think long and hard on whether Windows 8.1 is an upgrade or downgrade from what you have.

Edit: The April 2014 Windows 8.1 Update has further improved Windows 8.1 on a desktop environment. By default, the OS will now boot to your desktop if you're not running a mobile touchscreen device. There are also improvements if you're navigating with a keyboard and mouse. Switching back and forth between desktop apps and modern apps is much easier.
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5.0 out of 5 starsDo the trial, here's some tips to make life easier
By Jennifer Hathaway on July 19, 2014
Honestly?
Download the trial enterprise edition and try it for yourself - force yourself to do the entire 90 days, not just give up after a day like I did the first time. My second time around I gave it a proper chance and now I love it just as much as I did windows 7.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/hh699156.aspx

Tips to make life easier:
1. Realize there is a big learning curve. Windows 3.1 to 95 was a big learning curve too and look how well that turned out.

2. To boot to the desktop you simply right click on the task bar and choose that option under properties > navigation. You don't have to use the tile screen or apps (I don't like them, but I've never given them a chance either).

3. You just have to remember to right click on the start button instead of left click and all your things are there.

4. Lastly, if you want to run a program it's easy - hit the windows key and start typing the name of the program. You can still pin programs to the task bar or occasionally use the app screen if you don't want too many pinned.

Microsoft should've included an obvious tutorial or something - luckily I have friends that know it well and that's why I shared my tips. I definitely recommend 8.1 over 8, but the problem with it is that people immediately agree with other people's hate of it and don't give it a proper chance. I hated it until I actually tried it. Why? Just because someone else did... stupid. I completely ignore the tiles and all that, but there are advantages such as it being easier on resources.

I'm a gamer and I don't appreciate merging my desktop with the mobile interface, but as long as windows doesn't go off the deep end next time I'll be ok. Actually, games run better on 8.1 than 7.Read more ›
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1.0 out of 5 starsIs there a stronger word than "hate"?
By Leifage on September 21, 2014
Here's why I do not like this product:

(1) For your computer to even work (during the initial setup) you MUST have a Microsoft account and MUST constantly and automatically upload everything on your computer to the "safety" of the Microsoft version of cloud. Strings galore on this thing. Give me some privacy PLEASE!

(2) It's becoming an icon-heavy world and I haven't a CLUE what most of them are for. Under normal circumstances this might be a mild irritation but considering how different everything is to begin with, these phantom icons drastically increase my frustration.

(3) It's simply TOO COMPLEX. Sure, it'd be nice if my 100% full-time job was to figure out how to work Windows 8.1, but it's not. I wanted the latest software so my daughter could use it for college...well, she doesn't have that kind of time, either. I understand it's trying to be a tablet and a desktop all at once, and for some people that's probably just fine. I needed to download something and still have NO CLUE where it went. When I searched for the download folder it brought up a folder, but then I tried to move that folder so that it would permanently reside on the desktop and it VANISHED! The next search tuned up NOTHING. Well, that I cannot abide. I MUST know where my downloaded items are. I'm returning it tomorrow.

(4) I would pay REAL MONEY for a simple-to-use, non-cluttered, no-trial software, basic-joe computer operating system. Apple doesn't have it. And I guess Microsoft doesn't have it either. Too bad. They got caught-up in their own needlessly-complicated machinery. They used-to make some pretty awesome stuff.

I had abandoned the use of Apple products due to their overly-proprietary ways, but I see that Microsoft has followed their lead.Read more ›
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