How do I know what version of Windows 8 I am running?

System information just says Windows 8.  Does this mean I am not running Pro?

If not, I seem to remember offers to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for $15.00.  Is this still an option?

I thought perhaps I had pro because when I do a search for Remote Desktop I get a result that can be clicked on that has a dialog box for remote access.  I thought this only came with Pro.

"And upgrade to Pro, if you like, but why?"

Well, I suppose because I think I need it but are you suggesting you really don't?  If not, why?

Does it not offer that much more?

It all depends on what you need and use. But for $15, go for it.  No harm.

One other thing. You said that your HP P7-1534 is a 64-bit system. That should also appear in Control Panel>System. Here's a redacted screenshot of mine:
Regards, Joe

Already known: "I just purchased an HP P7-1534 which is a 64 bit system".

(Sorry).

> Already known: "I just purchased an HP P7-1534 which is a 64 bit system".

Yes, of course, as I stated in my comment. But I presume he would like to confirm that: "Trust, but verify!" :)

Re: "Trust, but verify!":   Not a "cold war" or any "war" here. ;-)

(In jest, of course).

Nah, just the constant battle of user vs. vendor. :)

If you say so.  I don't see any battles.  Sorry.

Hmmm, I guess we've had different experiences with hardware and software. I've had numerous situations during many years where I purchased a product that was supposed to have certain features/functions/specifications, but when I've set about verifying those features/functions/specifications, I've discovered that they aren't always there. When I've reported these occurrences to the vendors, some have been good to deal with, but others, not so much...to say the least! Hence, the battles! Coming back full circle to Woodrow's question, if I were in his shoes, I'd verify through Windows that the system is W8 Pro 64-bit. In fact, when I get a new machine, I take it much further by running a hardware inventory tool to check the CPU specs, RAM size, wired/wireless specs, HDD/SSD size, etc...everything! I also run H2testw on any new flash drives to detect counterfeits. But, hey, all of this is just my approach...to each his own. Regards, Joe

Yes, but I trust when you say you know you purchased a Windows 64 bit OS.

Without trust of such a simple statement, what can you trust?

How then can I trust what you wrote above?  There is always the "discriminating factor" which comes into play.  Without that life itself becomes a burden.

I have no disagreement with what you say, however, please note, with regards and with respect.

But you cannot go on verifying what is obviously true.  :-)