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Microsoft - Windows 8.1 - Physical - English

Model:
WN7-00578
SKU:
1805813
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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 793 reviews

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85%
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to a friend

Customers are saying

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.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Works well for all my business needs

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    I would recommend this product to anyone for there business needs.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Entirely new look for windows

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    Running dual boot on Macintosh and it is still not iOS but closer.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Windows 8.1 for Mac

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    We purchased Windows 8.1 and had the Geek Squad install it to our Mac computer just recently and now we are happy that we have all our home computers operating on Windows 8.1...

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Works fine

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    Works fine. I would recommend Windows for a computing device.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • MS does it again

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    I will admit I am more partial to Windows XP because I am use to it.. What I dislike most about Window 8+ is MS removed the Start button on the bottom left corner. I read that MS plans to enable the Start button in Windows 8+ in the future. We will see if they keep their promise.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Took the leap

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    Got the latest version. It will do untill 10 comes out soon.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Windows upgrade

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    My laptop was getting outdated just brought it back into the first edge of the new century everything went smoothly on the install no issues glad to have it on the computer

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Takes some getting use to when switching from W7

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    Takes some time getting use to when switching from windows 7

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • its not the best for a pc but good for other devic

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    win 8 is ok in a pinch . for a desktop its not good at all .

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Christmas present won't be used until Christmas

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    I purchased what the parent of the child said was suitable.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Windows products are always good!

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    Still learning but happy so far with the new windows 8.1 !!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • replaced windows8 due to computer issues

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    replaced windows8 due to other computer issues; works ok

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great for upgrading Window OS

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    Good price, good source of Windows OS, and computer hardware.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great OS

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    I would highly recommend this operating system to anyone.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • A big complicated for a beginner

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    As an apple user, I find this product comparable to safari.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Window 7 is better

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    I didn't want to get windows 8 for this very reason. But could no longer get windows 7 at the stores. This software is for a touch screen computer. It still works but too many step to go though to use it like windows 7.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Not for the novice

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    I wanted to upgrade my system so I chose to install windows 8. Big mistake ....after downloading I then realized none of my devices worked with the new system...I then went on to buy an external disc drive..a new printer ...etc. I totally regret upgrading my system to this.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend

  • Decent operating system

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    I like windows 8.1 over 8 but 8 in general is just ok.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Easy Upgrade

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    It was an easy to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • windows 8

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    its not a Mac or Windows 8 is better than Windows 7

    I would recommend this to a friend
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