Why do I get a message asking me to instal Windows 8.1

MikeSA

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Although I already have Windows 8.1 installed on my computer, why does a message crop up every now and again when I am on the internet telling me that I have Windows 8 and I need to go to the Microsoft Store to download Windows 8.1?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
    CPU
    G630
    Motherboard
    H61
    Memory
    4Gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    1Gig
i really dont know why you get that message but you can check to make sure if you have 8.1 put cursor on right side of screen till settings pops out click on pc info ans se if it says 8.1
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8.1 pro,ubuntu 14.04
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    home built
    CPU
    intel i7
    Motherboard
    asrock extreme 4
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    intel hd graphics
    Sound Card
    asusu xonar D2X
    Monitor(s) Displays
    hp 2309m
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    5
    PSU
    coolmaster platinum
    Case
    haaf high tower
    Cooling
    3 fans
    Keyboard
    logitech wireless
    Mouse
    logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    wifi 3g
    Browser
    explorer,firefox,google chrome
    Antivirus
    windows defender
i really dont know why you get that message but you can check to make sure if you have 8.1 put cursor on right side of screen till settings pops out click on pc info ans se if it says 8.1

Thanks for the prompt response. I have checked and I definitely have Windows 8.1. Strangely it is only when I access Microsoft's website that the message pops up every now and again. Very strange indeed. Should I download Windows 8.1 all over again from the Microsoft Store or would that serve no purpose whatsoever? Would that re-instate any missing files? When I try to refresh, it says that I have some missing files?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo
    CPU
    G630
    Motherboard
    H61
    Memory
    4Gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    1Gig
I'd run Windows Update to make sure you are fully patched. There is at least one update to update 1, or maybe you don't have update 1.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Education 64 Bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS M4N68T-M V2 µATX Motherboard
    Memory
    8GB 4GBx2 Kingston PC10600 DDR3 1333 Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Geforce GT640 2 Gig DDR3 PCIe
    Sound Card
    VIA VT1708s High Definition Audio 8-channel Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    22" LG E2242 1080p and 2 19" I-INC AG191D
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024 - 1920x1080 - 1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    Crucial MX100 256 GB SSD and 500 GB WD Blue SATA
    PSU
    Thermaltake TR 620
    Case
    Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Stock heatsink fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless K350 Wave
    Mouse
    Logitech M570 Trackball and T650 TouchPad
    Internet Speed
    80 Mbps Down 30 Mbps Up
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    HP DVD1040e Lightscribe - External USB2
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