Instruction: Extract information from the supporting document to answer the given question.

Input:
Question: Has Microsoft improved Windows 8? I had to return a very nice HP computer because it was practically impossible to work with Windows 8
Document: I purchased this machine as a replacement for my wife's previous laptop, which is more than a decade old. While I'm not fond of Windows 8, which comes pre-installed with this system, the hardware is just fine. The screen is large and clear, though the same resolution (1600 x 900) is readily available on physically smaller screens. My wife uses the computer for typical office tasks and for remote access to her work PC, and it handles those jobs flawlessly.
The laptop is great but getting use to Windows 8 was challenging. The reviews on Windows 8 were troublesome but like anything new, it just takes time to get use to it. I just ordered a new HP desktop tower with Windows 8 so I feel comfortable using it. The only thing I don't like is it has only two USB ports. The 17.3 inch screen is awesome.
Beautiful display, good speed, start up. However, Windows 8 is horribly disappointing. Get it configured with Windows 7 instead. You can't downgrade for free, so now I am paying for Windows 7, but I think it's worth it. Computer is lovely, though.
So far I am getting used to the new operating system. I'm not sure I like Windows 8. But the computer is fast and so sleek and beautiful. The keyboard is great with the raised tiles. I'll probably end up getting a mouse as I'm not fond of touch pads and find this one a little "touchy". I thinking I will learn to love this computer.
I'm very happy with the computer, except that microsoft office was only temporary. I was not told this. It cost me $149.99 to buy it. This was disappointing.
I needed a new laptop for work and this computer sucks. I cant upload movies like I can with my other Toshiba, I am sitting in front of both of them, and my old one of three years is working better than this one,  I updated everything, thinking it needed it, then I am watching one show and I have to pause it. Or I want to watch the little news clips, pause it.
The only issue I have with this is coming with Windows 8. The free upgrade to 8.1 is helpful as it does make the OS a bit more like the known XP/7 OS.
I had a laptop years ago and I hated it...gave it away. But with the big screen and big keyboard it's easy to type and easy to see.Of course, I am also having to learn Windows 8 at the same time so it's making it much easier to learn to use both at the same time.
Aside from the usual complaints about Windows 8, this is a good laptop with good features and hardware for the price.
The touch pad on this device interferes with typing even when it is disabled in the control panel settings. The space bar on the keyboard became nonfunctional after only a few months and a replacement keyboard is only available from Toshiba for this model at an inflated price.The l75 a7271 came with Windows 8 which is an operating system designed for both tablets and laptops and it fails at both.
Answer: Microsoft has an "upgrade" that is free - Windows 8.1. It makes the W8 a bit more like W7, but not entirely. W8/8.1 takes some getting used to but it isn't too bad. If you get a touch screen laptop (this one is not touch screen) it might be a bit easier to get accustom to.