Upgrade to windows 8.1 pro from Windows 8

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elenach187

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Hello

I have an all-in-one pc that is currently installed with Windows 8. I would like to upgrade to Windows 8.1 Pro. Is this free or is a cost associated with the upgrade?

Regards,
Elena
 

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System One

  • OS
    windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Hello elenach187,

That would not be a free upgrade. Many are taking advantage of the free 8.1 upgrade available via the Windows Store.

You can review the differences between 8.1 and 8.1 Pro here:

Compare and decide - Microsoft Windows


If you don't need those three additional features, I would just go with the free upgrade.

FYI, I have 8.1 Pro and I don't use any of the three.


Good luck with your own decision.

SpringUpdate
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Use the Windows 8 Pro Pack to upgrade from 8 to 8 Pro. Once that's done and all updates have been installed, do the free upgrade to 8.1. See here: Add features - Microsoft Windows

Note: Pro pack is not free.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo IdeaCenter K450
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core i7-4770 @ 3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    16.0GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Integrated HD Graphics
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HP h2207
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050@59Hz
    Hard Drives
    250GB Samsung EVO SATA-3 SSD;
    2TB Seagate ST2000DM001 SATA-2;
    1.5TB Seagate ST3150041AS SATA
    PSU
    500W
    Keyboard
    Wired USB
    Mouse
    Wired USB
    Internet Speed
    3GB Up, 30GB Down
    Browser
    SeaMonkey
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender; MBAM Pro
    Other Info
    UEFI/GPT
    PLDS DVD-RW DH16AERSH
The pro pack is a $99 upgrade in the US.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
That comparison chart does not mention another difference between Win 8 Core and Win 8 Pro: If you want to run Windows Media Center you have to be running Pro version
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
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