How To Upgrade Windows 8 To Windows 8.1 Preview

How to Upgrade to Windows 8.1 From Windows 8

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.
7. Click Use Express Settings at the bottom of the screen.

1. Can I upgrade from Windows 8 to 8.1 for free?
2. How can I upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free?
3. How do I get classic view on Windows 8?
4. How do I manually update Windows 8?
5. Is Windows 8.1 still safe to use?
6. Why was Windows 8 so bad?
7. Can Windows 8.1 upgrade to 10 for free?
8. Is Windows 8 still supported?
9. Is Windows 8.1 a free upgrade from Windows 7?
10. How do I add a Start menu to Windows 8?

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 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.

How do I get classic view on Windows 8?

To make changes to your Classic Shell Start menu:

1. Open the Start menu by pressing Win or clicking the Start button. ...
2. Click Programs, choose Classic Shell, and then select Start Menu Settings.
3. Click the Start Menu Style tab and make your desired changes.

How do I manually update Windows 8?

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.

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.

Why was Windows 8 so bad?

It is wholly business unfriendly, the apps do not shut down, the integration of everything via a single login means that one vulnerability causes all applications to be insecure, the layout is appalling (at least you can get hold of Classic Shell to at least make a pc look like a pc), many reputable retailers will not ...

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.

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.

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.

How do I add a Start menu to Windows 8?

From the screen that appears, navigate to Program Data\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu and select it. That will place a Start Menu toolbar on the far right of the taskbar. If you want to move the Start Menu toolbar to the right, right-click the taskbar, uncheck "Lock the Taskbar" and drag to the right.