The 64-bit Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro OEM System Builder DVD is built for productivity and creativity. You can customize your start screen and navigating experience as well as set up and join networked workgroups. You can even switch back and forth between a tiled start screen and a legacy desktop interface. With enhanced data protection, you can keep your important information safe. Like Windows 8, Windows 8.1 Pro has native support for touch-screen operation when used with compatible peripherals.
Users of older versions of Windows will have to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro. Windows 8 Pro users can upgrade to 8.1 Pro for free through the Windows Store.
Work and Play
Windows 8.1 Pro includes everything in Windows 8.1, plus enhanced features that help you easily connect to company networks, manage your devices, access one PC from another, encrypt your data, and more.
Your Familiar Desktop
From the Start screen, you're just a click away from the familiar Windows desktop, providing a familiar interface for legacy Windows users.
Your Own Unique Start Screen
Personalize your Start screen with your favorite news, friends, social networks, and apps. Customizable colors, backgrounds, and four different sizes of tiles help to personalize your Windows experience.
Touch
Windows 8.1 Pro works with different types of devices, including touch screen displays, mice-and-keyboards, or both. Discover fast and fluid ways to switch between apps, move things around, and go smoothly from one place to another. Please visit the manufacturer's website for device compatibility.
Enhanced Data Protection
Windows 8.1 Pro offers enhanced data protection, the ability to access your desktop remotely, and connectivity to your corporate or school networks via Domain join.
Windows Store
In addition to built-in apps for email, people, photos, and video editing, you can also download thousands of popular apps from the Windows Store, including Netflix, ESPN, Skype, and Halo: Spartan Assault.
Microsoft OEM System Builder Software Licensing Terms
This 64-bit version of Windows 8.1 Pro can be installed on existing or new hardware. It cannot be used as an operating system on any computer, except one that you are building for your own use or as an operating system running on a local virtual machine or a separate partition, subject to additional terms. It cannot be used as an upgrade license to an existing underlying Windows OS. It can only be used by one user at a time. It can be transferred to new hardware, if removed from the prior PC. Transfer of the software to share the license between computers is prohibited. It can only be used on a computer running genuine Windows OS. Microsoft provides limited support services. License terms are granted by Microsoft to the end user.