Transitioning from Windows 8 to 8.1
Transitioning from Windows 8 to 8.1
Hello, your laptop runs Windows 8.0 and sometimes shows a message from Microsoft suggesting an upgrade to 8.1. If you upgrade, the existing files should remain intact—just like reformatting would—but you’d need to reinstall everything. The upgrade process itself doesn’t delete your data unless you choose to wipe it during installation.
They should stay installed on your PC, but always keep regular backups of your files just in case, particularly before significant OS upgrades.
I don’t own a laptop, and I’ve never had my computer completely stopped working, though I’ve kept backups handy.
I understand, thank you. I'll back up my files to the hard disk and proceed with the update when I have time. Appreciate your help!