How to Upgrade from Windows 8.1 Preview to RTMWindows 8.1 RTM is already available for download, so many users have actually decided to deploy it right away, even though the public launch will only take place in October.
Basically, the existing builds that are now published on file-sharing websites should provide an experience that’s very close to the one of the stable build coming out in October, as Microsofthas promised to roll out a new pack of updates just before the official release.
One of the problems users encountered with these leaked ISO is the fact that they require a clean install, so everybody would lose all settings and apps.
The good news is that upgrading from Windows 8.1 Preview to RTM is actually possible, even though you install the stable version of the operating system
It all comes down to just a few steps detailed on the MDL forums and which would require users to edit the cversion.ini file included in every single Windows 8.1 ISO.
So let’s start with the first step.
How to Upgrade from Windows 8.1 Preview to RTM – Guide
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The Windows 8.1 RTM leak, will not upgrade a OEM manufacturer's PC, which has been upgrade to Windows 8.1 Preview.
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Might as well use Kai liu's little program: cversion.ini_removal_utility.zip
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Just done a RESET back to Windows 8, no upgrade path with Cversion deleted.
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How long can I use the Windows 8.1 free ?
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Until 14th January 2014.
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I just did a clean install instead. Much easier with no headaches.
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I have a Surface Pro tablet that came with Windows 8 and I have the 8.1 preview on it. So are you telling me that if I do this upgrade to Windows 8.1 RTM that I will be messing up?
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You need a Windows 8.1 Product key, or Reset back to Windows 8 & update from the MS store from 18 October.
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I tried almost five times, all failed to upload. The way is not working for me, a little sad.
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