The Windows 8.1 upgrade remains accessible in the Store.

F5F Stay Refreshed Software Operating Systems The Windows 8.1 upgrade remains accessible in the Store.

sydneyyyyyy
Senior Member

396

01-28-2023, 10:10 PM

Are you sure? I’m using Windows 8.1 x86 but intend to switch to 64-bit. I only have a Windows 8 key and DVD; I’m avoiding spending another $100 on 8.1. My approach is to activate Windows 8, then upgrade to 8.1 and install Update 1 before June 13. Do you think the Windows 8.1 update is still available in the store? If not, I’ll stick with 32-bit instead.

sydneyyyyyy

01-28-2023, 10:10 PM #1

MichaelFW
Member

171

01-28-2023, 10:10 PM

Yes, it remains accessible. The system should prompt you about the update each time you start up, isn't it?

MichaelFW

01-28-2023, 10:10 PM #2

Yes, it remains accessible. The system should prompt you about the update each time you start up, isn't it?

MavrosGR
Senior Member

579

01-28-2023, 10:10 PM

I haven't gone back to the 8-bit version yet.

MavrosGR

01-28-2023, 10:10 PM #3

I haven't gone back to the 8-bit version yet.

TheMayson
Member

01-28-2023, 10:10 PM

I refreshed my second PC to 8.1 this week to ensure it remains fully operational.

TheMayson

01-28-2023, 10:10 PM #4

I refreshed my second PC to 8.1 this week to ensure it remains fully operational.

ajpate
Member

223

01-28-2023, 10:10 PM

Yes, Windows 8.1 is offered as a complimentary upgrade for existing Windows 8 users.

ajpate

01-28-2023, 10:10 PM #5

Yes, Windows 8.1 is offered as a complimentary upgrade for existing Windows 8 users.

dsmiller95
Junior Member

01-28-2023, 10:10 PM

You can set up W8 64-bit, move to version 8.1, and enable it using your W8 activation code.

dsmiller95

01-28-2023, 10:10 PM #6

You can set up W8 64-bit, move to version 8.1, and enable it using your W8 activation code.