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If you're already running Windows 8 you'll be automatically upgraded to Windows 8.1 for free on October 17. If you're running Windows 7, pre-order Windows 8.1 now.

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Let us know if it gives an option for u to create an iso
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 professional x64 + WMC
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire 5920
    CPU
    Core 2 duo T5550
    Motherboard
    ACER CHAPALA
    Memory
    4GB DDR2
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel GMA X3100
    Screen Resolution
    1280 X 800
    Hard Drives
    160 GB HDD
still nothin on my store, do is neededto enter payment details in microsoft account? or any microsoft account related actions?

im in italy, ive also tried to set usa and uk as country. italian language

anybody has any suggestion to got theupdate?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 8
I question my windows 8 Pro was bay with with a promotional code for somewhere I read around the internet that if windos was purchased with this code every time you need to reinstall should always be installed windos 8 pro then do the update in windows store. Whether this information is true or now the first update will be able to download some files. Iso which will windows 8.1 and you will not have to perform the procedure above
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    WinPro 64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
Cant post a screen shot as in on my phone ... will let you no if it gives options about iso ... now restarting fingers crossed everything works fine
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    acer ax3950
    CPU
    i3 530
    Memory
    4 gig ddr 3
    Graphics Card(s)
    dont need one as i go on onlive cloud gaming
    Sound Card
    none
    Monitor(s) Displays
    i-inc 19 inch wide
    Hard Drives
    640 gig
    Cooling
    fan
    Keyboard
    logitec s540
    Mouse
    motor mouse
    Internet Speed
    60 meg virgin media uk
Downloading from Aussieland 40 minutes gone and only @ 20 %
Pathetic :(
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Microsoft Windows 8.1 64bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    krappo
    CPU
    Intel Core i5 2500K@4ghz
    Motherboard
    ASRock Z77 Extreme6
    Memory
    G.Skill Ripjaws Z F3-2400C10D-8GZH 2x4GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce GTX 970 SC ACX 2.0 4GB
    Sound Card
    Audioengine D1 Premium 24-Bit DAC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung S27B550V 27in
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    OCZ Vertex 3 240GB SSD

    5 x Seagate Barracuda 4TB
    PSU
    Seasonic X-760 80Plus Gold
    Case
    CoolerMaster HAF X Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D14 CPU Cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech G19
    Mouse
    Gigabyte GHOST M8600
    Internet Speed
    100/40 Fibre
    Browser
    Waterfox 35
    Antivirus
    AVG Internet Security 2015
    Other Info
    Audioengine 5+
    Audioengine D1 Premium 24-Bit DAC
Its restarted and setting up
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    acer ax3950
    CPU
    i3 530
    Memory
    4 gig ddr 3
    Graphics Card(s)
    dont need one as i go on onlive cloud gaming
    Sound Card
    none
    Monitor(s) Displays
    i-inc 19 inch wide
    Hard Drives
    640 gig
    Cooling
    fan
    Keyboard
    logitec s540
    Mouse
    motor mouse
    Internet Speed
    60 meg virgin media uk
still nothin on my store, do is neededto enter payment details in microsoft account? or any microsoft account related actions?

im in italy, ive also tried to set usa and uk as country. italian language

anybody has any suggestion to got theupdate?

Hello, raniero. Welcome to Windows EightForums.

You shouldn't have to enter any information. If you have 8 RTM installed you a eligible for free upgrade.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
@Raniero,

Ciao Raniero I am in Italy and it did show in the store (Italian) at 12.03 PM local time, my original copy of w8 was english with italian Language pack added, did you set your store to download not all apps?
brb after lunch
Gas
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    WINDOWS 8.1 PRO WITH MC
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    SELF MADE
    CPU
    INTEL I7 2600
    Motherboard
    ASUS P8Z68M-PRO
    Memory
    8GB VENGEANCE
    Graphics Card(s)
    EMBEDED
    Hard Drives
    OS - OCZ VERTEX 120GB
    DATA - WDBLUE 2TB
    Browser
    IE 11
    Antivirus
    BIT DEFENDER
Rebooted again getting ready
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    acer ax3950
    CPU
    i3 530
    Memory
    4 gig ddr 3
    Graphics Card(s)
    dont need one as i go on onlive cloud gaming
    Sound Card
    none
    Monitor(s) Displays
    i-inc 19 inch wide
    Hard Drives
    640 gig
    Cooling
    fan
    Keyboard
    logitec s540
    Mouse
    motor mouse
    Internet Speed
    60 meg virgin media uk
Let us know if it gives an option for u to create an iso



Nop ... Just chat with CS from MS ... through windows update only "for now" ....!!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    wds 8.1- x 64Bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Sony SVF14N13CXB
    CPU
    Intel i5-4200U@1.60GHZ
    Memory
    8 GB x 64 Bit
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics 4400
    Screen Resolution
    1900x1080
    Hard Drives
    500GB
    Antivirus
    WDS Defender and MalwareByte Pro.
still nothin on my store, do is neededto enter payment details in microsoft account? or any microsoft account related actions?

im in italy, ive also tried to set usa and uk as country. italian language

anybody has any suggestion to got theupdate?
You will see the details for download in Store when you click the Tile, it's free.
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Win 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Aspire E1-571
    CPU
    i5-3230m
    Motherboard
    Acer Type-2
    Memory
    8GB DDR3 1333MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD 4000
    Sound Card
    High Definiton Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 850 Pro 256GB
    PSU
    Generic
    Keyboard
    QWERTY
    Mouse
    ELANTECH Touchpad
    Internet Speed
    12.68Mbps
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
@Raniero,

Ciao Raniero I am in Italy and it did show in the store (Italian) at 12.03 PM local time, my original copy of w8 was english with italian Language pack added, did you set your store to download not all apps?
brb after lunch
Gas

ciao, thanks 4 answer, no ididnt set any setting, i have notification enabled, my win8 is the one installed on the new computer i boght 1 week ago, shouldbe original, ive only italian language installed

i dont unserstand why it dont shows up
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 8
if i do change country the windows store home reload with different apps but no win 81, still find my water for uk and rai.it for italy, ive also tried to restard pc and close the app store from task manager but nothing
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    win 8
Thank god I upgraded my Internet package about a month ago, 60% in 10mins lets hope the rest of the upgrade goes smoothly.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro x 2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    My own abomination, I call it the Money Pit
    CPU
    Intel i7 2600K @ 3.40 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS Sabertooth P67
    Memory
    Corsair Vengeance 16GB DDR3 1600MHz CL8 Dual Channel Kit
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GeForce RTX 3080 XC3 ULTRA GAMING 10GB GDDR6X
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek or Nvidia High Definition Audio (HDMI)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung JS7000 50" SUHD TV or Samsung 27" FHD 60Hz 8ms GTG VA LED Smart Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1 x Samsung 870 EVO 250 GB SSD (Windows 10 Pro), 1 x Samsung 850 EVO 250 GB SSD (Windows 10 Pro)
    PSU
    Corsair AX860 - 860W Modular Power Supply
    Case
    Phanteks Enthoo Luxe Full Tower Case - Black
    Cooling
    CORSAIR Hydro Series H150i PRO RGB 360mm Liquid CPU Cooler
    Keyboard
    Logitech K830 Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Anywhere 2S Wireless Mouse
    Internet Speed
    10/100/1000 Mbps capable
    Browser
    (Primary) Latest Firefox version & Microsoft Edge
    Antivirus
    ESET Internet Security
    Other Info
    LG Super Multi Blue Internal Blu-ray Disk Rewriter - BH10LS30
    6x2 HDMI Switcher (6 inputs, 2 outputs) so I can send the output of my Cable Box, Roku, or any my 4 computers to either my TV or Monitor separately or simultaneously.
Setting up a few more things now
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    acer ax3950
    CPU
    i3 530
    Memory
    4 gig ddr 3
    Graphics Card(s)
    dont need one as i go on onlive cloud gaming
    Sound Card
    none
    Monitor(s) Displays
    i-inc 19 inch wide
    Hard Drives
    640 gig
    Cooling
    fan
    Keyboard
    logitec s540
    Mouse
    motor mouse
    Internet Speed
    60 meg virgin media uk
Let us know if it gives an option for u to create an iso



Nop ... Just chat with CS from MS ... through windows update only "for now" ....!!

Lol! I chatted with the store for a link to the ISO. The person answered that it will be available via the Store on the 19th. I'm not in a good mood because of no ISO, so I answered it's in the store already > Try and keep up. Thanked her for her time and closed out. :p
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
Finished
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    windows 8
    System Manufacturer/Model
    acer ax3950
    CPU
    i3 530
    Memory
    4 gig ddr 3
    Graphics Card(s)
    dont need one as i go on onlive cloud gaming
    Sound Card
    none
    Monitor(s) Displays
    i-inc 19 inch wide
    Hard Drives
    640 gig
    Cooling
    fan
    Keyboard
    logitec s540
    Mouse
    motor mouse
    Internet Speed
    60 meg virgin media uk
It's starting to show up on TechNet and MSDN. I'm seeing Enterprise and Pro VL dated 10/17/2013. I'm not seeing the one I actually want though, Windows 8.1 (multiple editions) (x64) - DVD (English)
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Education 64 Bit
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Asus
    CPU
    AMD Phenom II X4 980 Black Edition Deneb 3.7GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS M4N68T-M V2 µATX Motherboard
    Memory
    8GB 4GBx2 Kingston PC10600 DDR3 1333 Memory
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA Geforce GT640 2 Gig DDR3 PCIe
    Sound Card
    VIA VT1708s High Definition Audio 8-channel Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    22" LG E2242 1080p and 2 19" I-INC AG191D
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024 - 1920x1080 - 1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    Crucial MX100 256 GB SSD and 500 GB WD Blue SATA
    PSU
    Thermaltake TR 620
    Case
    Power Up Black ATX Mid-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Stock heatsink fan
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless K350 Wave
    Mouse
    Logitech M570 Trackball and T650 TouchPad
    Internet Speed
    80 Mbps Down 30 Mbps Up
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    HP DVD1040e Lightscribe - External USB2
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