Upgrade E31 Thinkstation from Windows 8 pro to 8.1 Pro

Hello,
Does anyone know if it's possible to upgrade the E31 from windows 8 to windows 8.1. I just got one with windows 8 pro preloaded and hate the metro functionality. I read 8.1 gets rid of that but I don't see the E31 on lenovos list of supported desktops to upgrade to windows 8.1 Has anyone tried this?
Also if not possible, would anyone reccomend downgrading back to windows 7 pro. I'm looking into this as an option but there is no COA sticker on my computer, it was a Lenovo Manufactured Refurb, so i don't know how to do this although I know a downgrade is supported.
Supported thinkstation models for windows 8.1 upgrade: http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/research/hints-or-tips/detail.page?DocID=HT079684#thinkstation
Thanks for your feedback
My Lenovo E31 SFF Desktop (self upgraded)
Intel Core i7 3770 CPU
256GB Samsung 840 PRO SSD
500GB HDD
24GB Ram, 2 x 4, 2x8
Asus GT 630 2gb low profile Video Card
29-1 memory card reader
Bluetooth 4.0
Windows 8 PRO

My suggestion would be to maybe swing by a best buy or something like that and get some hands-on time with a system that has windows 8.1 on it before you dive into a decision. My experience with windows 8.1 (though admittedly rather limited) is that the metro screen is still very much alive in it. You might not get the look and feel of win7 that it appears you are looking for.
I think in order to get a win7 downgrade license from Lenovo, it would have had to have been purchased that way with the machine when you bought it. You should certainly be able to install a licensed version of win7 retail on it if you so choose.

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