Windows 8.1 Update - Remote Desktop missing from Remote Tab

I recently purchased a new Lenovo G780 with Windows 8.  I updated to Windows 8.1 this past weekend.
I was surprised to find the "Remote Desktop" section (on Remote tab in System Properties) was missing.  I can see "Remote Access Assistance" but not "Remote Desktop".  Note that I can run Remote Desktop to connect to another computer, but w/out this setting I am UNABLE to accept incoming remote desktop requests. 
I did find a link related to my very same issue, though for an earlier windows version. 
http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windowsserver/en-US/e51a7001-85f7-4578-af65-6dee5a35c261/... 
I have same symptom, just newer OS  I can only surmise that my Windows 8.1 update messed something up.  It may be possible this was the situation before I updated to Windows 8.1, as I don't think I messed with that setting.
Does anyone know of a fix?  Apparently re-inputting the Product Key (and reactivating Windows) might help solve but I don't have a Product Key for Windows 8...will Lenovo supply that? 
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Hi dsmall2112,
I think you answered your own question again.  The upgrade from Win 8 basic will only go to 8.1 basic.  The key you have will only work on the Win. 8 basic and the upgrade to 8.1 will still only give you 8.1 basic, with that key.
In order to get Win 8.1 Pro features, you will have to buy a Win 8.1 Pro key.  
Regards,
Dave
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