How To Directly Upgrade Windows 8 To Windows 8.1 Update

Here's how to upgrade your Windows 8 PC to Windows 8.1.

1. Make sure your PC has all recent Windows updates. ...
2. Open the Windows Store app.
3. Click the Update to Windows 8.1 button. ...
4. Click the Download button to confirm. ...
5. Click Restart Now when prompted. ...
6. Click "I Accept" when presented with the License terms.

1. Can I upgrade from Windows 8 to 8.1 for free?
2. How do I manually install Windows 8.1 updates?
3. How do I force Windows 8 to update?
4. How can I upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free?
5. Is Windows 8.1 still safe to use?
6. Can Windows 8.1 upgrade to 10 for free?
7. How do I upgrade to Windows 8.1 offline?
8. How do I install Windows 8.1 without a product key?
9. Why does my Windows 8.1 update keep failing?
10. Is Windows 8 still supported?
11. How do I update my Windows 8.1 to Windows 10?
12. Is Windows 8.1 a free upgrade from Windows 7?

Can I upgrade from Windows 8 to 8.1 for free?

If your computer is currently running Windows 8, you can upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free. Once you've installed Windows 8.1, we recommend that you then upgrade your computer to Windows 10, which is also a free upgrade.

How do I manually install Windows 8.1 updates?

Install the update manually

1. Make sure your PC is plugged in and connected to the Internet using a non-metered connection. ...
2. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings. ...
3. Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Windows Update.
4. Tap or click Check now.

How do I force Windows 8 to update?

A: You can force an update of your Windows 8 or Windows RT environment.
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For the core OS:

1. Open the Control Panel (Windows Key+C, then select Settings, then Control Panel from the desktop).
2. Open the Windows Update control panel applet.
3. Click Check for updates then install the updates if available.

How can I upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free?

Get the free update

The Store is no longer open for Windows 8, so you'll need to download Windows 8.1 as a free update. Go to the Windows 8.1 download page and select your Windows edition. Select Confirm and follow the remaining prompts to begin the download.

Is Windows 8.1 still safe to use?

For now, if you want to, absolutely; it's still very much a safe operating system to use. ... Not only is Windows 8.1 pretty safe to use as-is, but as people are proving with Windows 7, you can kit out your operating system with cybersecurity tools to keep it safe.

Can Windows 8.1 upgrade to 10 for free?

As a result, you can still upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 and claim a free digital license for the latest Windows 10 version, without being forced to jump through any hoops.

How do I upgrade to Windows 8.1 offline?

If you're already using Windows 8.1, and aren't sure you're running the latest system update, the easiest way to check and download it is to visit PC Settings (the new Control Panel, available from the right-hand menu bar) and click “Update and recovery.” There is also the option to download the latest Windows 8.1 ...

How do I install Windows 8.1 without a product key?

The fastest and easiest way to install Windows 8.1 without a product key is by creating a Windows installation USB drive. We need to download a Windows 8.1 ISO from Microsoft if we haven't already. Then, we can use a 4GB or larger USB flash drive and an app, such as Rufus, to create a Windows 8.1 installation USB.

Why does my Windows 8.1 update keep failing?

1] If your Windows 8.1 Update has failed to install, you need to clean up the corrupted installation. ... If you do see it, then it may mean that it has been installed or that the installation is corrupted. In this case, see if you can uninstall it via the Control Panel > Installed Updates.

Is Windows 8 still supported?

Support for Windows 8 ended on January 12, 2016. Learn more. Microsoft 365 Apps is no longer supported on Windows 8. To avoid performance and reliability issues, we recommend that you upgrade your operating system to Windows 10 or download Windows 8.1 for free.

How do I update my Windows 8.1 to Windows 10?

Upgrade Windows 8.1 to Windows 10

1. You need to use the desktop version of Windows Update. ...
2. Scroll down to the bottom of Control Panel and select Windows Update.
3. You'll see the Windows 10 upgrade is ready. ...
4. Check for Issues. ...
5. After that, you get the option to begin the upgrade now or schedule it for a later time.

Is Windows 8.1 a free upgrade from Windows 7?

If you're using Windows 8, upgrading to Windows 8.1 is both easy and free. If you're using another operating system (Windows 7, Windows XP, OS X), you can either buy a boxed version ($120 for normal, $200 for Windows 8.1 Pro), or opt for one of the free methods listed below.