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Windows 8.1 Professional

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Editors’ Review

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Windows 8.1 offers a cloud-connected experience with your Microsoft account, syncing personal settings and files. It emphasizes app discovery through the Windows Store with trial options.

  • Pros

    • Cloud synchronization of personal settings and files.
    • Integrated Windows Store for app discovery.
    • App trial options available before purchase.
    • Xbox integration for movies and games.
    • Skype integration for communication.

  • Cons

    • Not compatible with older OS like XP or Vista.
    • Purchase-only software.
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Windows 8.1 Professional

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
8.1
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 10
Additional Requirements
1GB RAM (32-bit) / 2GB RAM (64-bit), 16GB disk space (32-bit) / 20GB (64-bit), DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM 1.0.
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
22,292
Downloads Last Week
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The new Windows 8.1 lets you watch movies or play games with Xbox, Skype with friends, access files anywhere with SkyDrive, or find your next favorite app in the Windows Store.

Cloud-connected with your Microsoft account

Sign in to your Windows 8 device with your Microsoft account and you're immediately connected to the people, files, and settings you care about. Your PC comes to life with all the things that make Windows yours, including your Start page, themes, language preferences, browsing history, and browser favorites.

It's all about the apps

In the Windows Store, you can search for or browse great apps, all grouped in easy-to-find categories. We highlight great apps for you and provide quick access to frequently downloaded apps. You won't have to worry about buying something you don't want because you can try before you buy, if the app supports it.

Windows 8.1 is not designed for installation on devices running Windows XP or Windows Vista.

Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional is purchase-only software and can be bought and downloaded online or shipped via mail.

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