mal4inara: I would still switch to windows 10 though, if you can. Even though 8.1 is still getting security updates, it only has two years left of such. Easy to get off microsoft (I use win 10 Pro) via a free download. And if you want to go legit re licence, mine cost £3 off ebay

But as I said, only if you or someone you know, is savvy enough to do it. And back up all your data onto USB stick firstly. To be safe