What does it mean if a computer comes pre-installed with Windows 8.1?

[huhjunn]

What does it mean if a computer comes pre-installed with Windows 8.1?

 

[i7Baby]

It should work OK.

 

[USAFRet]

It means the manufacturer already installed it.

 

[huhjunn]

is it a complete version of windows 8?

 

[USAFRet]

is it a complete version of windows 8?

The OS is identical to what you would buy and install yourself. You will probably be limited on future (re)installs of it, but functionally, it is identical.

 

[i7Baby]

Yes. But its Windows 8.1 - a newer version.