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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 128 reviews

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87%
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Customers are saying

Customers often highlight the ease of use and stability of Windows 8.1 Professional, with many praising its smooth installation and compatibility with existing programs. Positive feedback also mentions the operating system's features and functionality. However, some users express concerns regarding the user interface and the additional cost for certain media functionalities.

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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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works as advertised

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

    Great product. Allows for faster gaming and net surfing. I recommend it for serious gamers

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

    Good products...good service

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

    Good experience always at Best Buy. The the last 30 days I bought a printer home,security system and software. I had to go on line for the security system but had the same good results as at the store. Best Buy...Best Place. Thanks

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Pretty good software

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

    Does what I want it for. Stable operating system..

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

    Good Product

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

    Took me some time to get used to Windows 8.1. I'm still exploring it.

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

    Works as needed

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

    This product works as needed. no special bells and whistles

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Had to upgrade

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

    Had to upgrade and installed it; however, that also meant I had to upgrade Adobe for an additional cost.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Takes some getting used to.

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

    I was really anxious to load 8.1. I had looked forward to the speed it might afford. Despite the initial difficulties I had, I have come to really like the program.

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

    MORE USE

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

    SON NEEDED THIS TO OPTIMIZE, SO IT WAS A MUST HAVE

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

    Windows 8.1 Professional - Windows

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

    I update my computer from Vista XP to Windows 8.1 Professional and I have not had any problems. The Geek Squad service is a beautiful thing. Great Customer Service.

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

    8.1

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

    I bought 8.1 but preferred the old 7 version template. I have a 64 pro and seems to run fine. It took awhile to get use to 8.1 block structure.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Stability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid and good looking

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

    I'm really happy with the touch underpinnings of this OS, and while some of the menuing may be a little hinky, actual use and stability has been great.

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

    Network must have

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

    I purchased this Windows 8.1 Pro to enable network capabilities at work. The product enabled full use of our network.

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

    Good OS for the work I do

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

    I have been a fan of Windows since 3.1. This version is a newest edition to that long lineage.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Company Politics over Ease of Access

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

    Tons of issues with compatibility between featured programs, You have can't even access your drop box when sending emails from the internal mail program etc.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Operating system

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    As expected, Great OS

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

    I would go so far as to say the best OS on the market. It has all your usual Windows features that you're used to with some great features. It's also the most customiseable OS out there with no restrictions!

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

    Necessary for professionals

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

    You will need this key if you are planning to add your windows 8 pc to a domain

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

    I like the upgrade

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

    I like the upgrade to my system. I was able to put bid locker on my system.

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

    Computer repair

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

    Computer repair You diagnosed my problem and had me back online superfast

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    not impressed with windows 8

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

    Using windows 8 is difficult to learn because you have to move from one screen to another to find all your programs. There is not 'programs' list that you can go to in your task bar because there is not task bar. It may be great for business because you can put the necessary applications on the desktop such as the market, financial information, and other such things needed for a business but, for personal use these items clutter the desktop, or splash screen, whichever you want to call it and confuse a person because they have to try to figure out how to remove them. I personally don't care for windows 8 because it doesn't offer me what I need for my writing of my books. I prefer windows 7.

    No, I would not 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.

    needed for my pc and was able to transfer all my files with no problem.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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