Windows updates, that unfortunate task, which on the other hand, is highly recommended to keep up to date. Having the latest version of Windows available to run significantly increases our security, especially today, when any cybercriminal can maliciously affect our privacy. Today we want to show you how to upgrade to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8. We know that Windows 10 is already available and that it will be free for Windows 8 and 8.1 users until mid-July, but perhaps due to hardware or mistrust you just want to go from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1, we explain how it is done, it is easy, fast and very intuitive.
First, we will take the corresponding preventive measures, so we must inform that no information, file, document, photograph or application will be lost with the transition from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1, the reality is that it is a fairly light update. The system requirements are pretty much the same, so If you are running Windows 8, don't worry, you can run Windows 8.1.
It is important that we first make a backup, make sure that we have enough space on the hard disk and connect the device both to the internet and to the power network, it could run out of battery and it would be dangerous. If you have antivirus, disable it.
To upgrade to Windows 8.1 let's follow these steps:
- We will head to the Our shop from Microsoft within the menu Home
- Once inside, we will click on the Windows 8.1 update. If you don't see this feature or possibility, don't worry, download this LINK the problem solver.
- Click on «Download»Once we have the possibility available.
- While it is downloading and installing, we are patient, as it may take a long time, but we will still be able to continue using our computer as normal. If any process requires our confirmation, a pop-up will appear.
Once downloaded and installed, it will ask us to restart the computer, and the installation will be completed. Once started, it will ask us to configure some parameters and our PC will be updated to Windows 8.1.