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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 793 reviews

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Customers consistently note Windows 8.1's ease of use and performance as significant strengths, with many praising its compatibility and relatively smooth installation. However, some users express dissatisfaction with the user interface and find the price point to be a drawback. A few also reported issues with DVD playback and hard drive failures. Overall, opinions are mixed, highlighting both the operating system's strengths and areas needing improvement.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as expected

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased Windows 8.1 with the media to install in Paralells on my Mac and it works perfectly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does what is expected

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's better than windows 8.Faster and easier to navigate.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Needed windows for Mac

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my Mac Book Pro in order to run some of my window's programs. Honestly, I have not used it much but it works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great OS

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Same system on my pc, laptop and tablet. Easy installation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this upgrade from Windows 7! Flawless clean install.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Had to restore Windows on my Laptop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Full Version of Windows 8.1 resolved an issue I had with my Asus Laptop. It worked great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Windows is great can not wait for Windows 10

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Been using Windows for a long time I like 8.1 the best and not wait for Windows 10 to come out

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Performance
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    User interface

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good OS

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this OS to run native on a section of my MAC and I am happy with the performance. Clunky as normal for windows but functional.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    What's not to like

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Yes it's different than XP and WIndows 7 but once you get used to the new interface, remove all the default "chicklets" from the startup screen and put the one you actually use on it, Windows 8.1 isn't really that different. Only other thing is that it takes awhile to figure out how to get to control panel and some basic system things that were more obvious before. Once you have those things done, it works just fine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I really really have been enjoying my New Windows.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My New Windows has lots of opportunities to explore and learn. Easier to understand and use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good upgrade

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I upgraded from Windows Vista. I am still getting use to the new version that incorporates so much that I previously had to work piece by piece. Also, a number of my programs had to be upgraded or replaced to work with Windows 8.1.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Hard drive

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    update new hard drive

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had a hard drive go out and the new one needed a operating system. Working good like usual

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product. Glad I upgraded.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was a smart move. Everything runs smoothly and fast. I love it. So glad I upgraded.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exceeds expectations, allows me to work from home on my Mac when combined with parallel

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    worked very well to repair current 8.1 instalation

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I needed to repair a windows 8.1 installation, buying this disk did the job very well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best OS yet!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Remember ME and Vista... Not like that! This reminds me of the joy I had with Windows 98!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It takes a little time

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was a Windows 7 user and then I needed to upgrade so I got the 8. It was a little confusing in the beginning but after messing with it, I would recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No Complaints Here

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am a big fan of windows 8 and even more so of windows 10. easy to install and use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Windods 8.1

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good operating system. It improves the graphics on my PC. I like the app. store, too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to Install

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have a MAC and needed windows using parallels 10

    I would recommend this to a friend