Solved Update from Windows 8 to First Windows 8.1

Juliet68

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Okay, I purchased my HP Pavilion 17 laptop in December with windows 8. Needless to say this version is very confusing compared to my beloved Windows XP which I used from 2001 or 02. It's been somewhat confusing learning windows 8. Question...is it really necessary to upgrade to 8.1 and 8.1.1?? I've read lots of negative comments about 8.1 and have read several problems with the installation of the newest version. To be quite honest I'm very apprehensive about installing this version. If I were to install them, is there a step-by-step instruction doc that can be printed?


If it's really necessary to install, I'll probably have some questions that I couldn't find answers to and hope that I wouldn't have too many that would drive anyone of you crazy. I'm also a senior citizen which could make it even worse.:eek:

Thanks.
 

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Welcome to EF m'am....

IMHO, XP will probably last you a while longer... there are security flaws that will not be fixed in the future (very acute ones in exceptional circumstances for the most part - so not to worry), but with conscientious browsing/email scanning and proper malware security programs, you should not have any problems with it. :D
 

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Hello Juliet,

I'm afraid so. You'll need to update to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8 first. Doing so from the Store would be the easiest way.
Afterwards, you would just keep checking and installing all of your Windows Updates to eventually update to Windows 8.1 Update.
Hope this helps, :)
Shawn
 

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Superfly, I think I've confused you. I no longer have Windows XP.....using windows 8 now.
 

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Shawn, I was afraid that I would have to go from Windows 8 to 8.1. I'll take a look at the links your provided and might have questions. Thank you for the links. Oh, and thank you for being a nice alien:D
 

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Superfly, I think I've confused you. I no longer have Windows XP.....using windows 8 now.

Oh, I assumed you may have the XP installation media... but as Brink says ...you are required to update now as each Windows 8 release has a much shorter support cycle now.

Best of luck.
 

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Shawn, I was afraid that I would have to go from Windows 8 to 8.1. I'll take a look at the links your provided and might have questions. Thank you for the links. Oh, and thank you for being a nice alien:D

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. :)
 

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Oh, I assumed you may have the XP installation media... but as Brink says ...you are required to update now as each Windows 8 release has a much shorter support cycle now.

Best of luck.
Well you're not really required to do it immediately. You could do it next year if this gives you some planning time.
 

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Oh, I assumed you may have the XP installation media... but as Brink says ...you are required to update now as each Windows 8 release has a much shorter support cycle now.

Best of luck.
Well you're not really required to do it immediately. You could do it next year if this gives you some planning time.

True, but if one has to use Windows 8, why not update now?.... the latest version is far superior.
 

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I did and I agree- just saying it is (for the next couple of years) optional.
 

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I do believe the Store Upgrade to 8.1 now includes update 1. That will save the second step of hitting Windows update for update 1. It might also reduce the chances of something going wrong in the process.
 

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The improvements in 8.1 and 8.1 Update 1 are worth doing. You will find it a lot easier to use as they have refined the Start Button and Start Screen.

Jim :cool:
 

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Shawn, unless you recommend another method, I'm going to use Option One, Upgrade to Windows 8.1 via Window Store. Also, is the Microsoft Upgrade Assistant only used for upgrading or does it serve any other purpose.? I have a few more questions but too tired to list....I'm exhausted from reading all that info. Unbelievable that you have to go thru all that stuff (I had another word for it:)) to update windows 8.

Again, thanks for your help.
Lynn
 

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You're welcome. Option One would be the easiest way to do so. :)
 

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One thing I do before upgrading to 8.1 is to make sure there are newest, compatible drivers installed, the system is in tip-top shape with no ongoing issues. "Killing" third party programs in Startup and at least temporarily suspending third party AV is also good idea.
Also heard of problems with some start menu customizers.
 

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I do believe the Store Upgrade to 8.1 now includes update 1. That will save the second step of hitting Windows update for update 1. It might also reduce the chances of something going wrong in the process.
Yes agreed, this method proved very smooth except that I needed to install my programs and transferring my Docs, Pics and Vids etc.
This update showed me how important a "Backup" is and mainly in a OEM laptop.
 

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Shawn, I don't see a step 13 in Option 3 of the article "How to upgrade from Windows 8, windows 7, vista, or XP to windows 8 or 8.1" as you stated in the instructions for Option One-Upgrade to winows 8.1 via Window Store" in step 11.
 

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I do believe the Store Upgrade to 8.1 now includes update 1. That will save the second step of hitting Windows update for update 1. It might also reduce the chances of something going wrong in the process.

For sure?
 

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One thing I do before upgrading to 8.1 is to make sure there are newest, compatible drivers installed, the system is in tip-top shape with no ongoing issues. "Killing" third party programs in Startup and at least temporarily suspending third party AV is also good idea.
Also heard of problems with some start menu customizers.

I read to check the drivers as well and I think it includes instructions to do so. I have no idea what 3rd party programs and 3rd party AVs are. Can you explain, please.
 

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One thing I do before upgrading to 8.1 is to make sure there are newest, compatible drivers installed, the system is in tip-top shape with no ongoing issues. "Killing" third party programs in Startup and at least temporarily suspending third party AV is also good idea.
Also heard of problems with some start menu customizers.

I read to check the drivers as well and I think it includes instructions to do so. I have no idea what 3rd party programs and 3rd party AVs are. Can you explain, please.
Third party programs like Start 8, or other customizing programs that change default settings.
Third party antivirus programs that stay resident, other than Windows Defender ( Avast, AVG Norton, Kasperski etc).
 

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