Solved Major update to windows 8.1

vidanova

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Hi

I would like to know the best way to download the new major update when it arrives as I have no copy of 8.1 Pro and want to rectify this at the next major update as reading between the lines on the forum this will be possible, I hope.

Thanks for any advice.

Rich :thumbsup:
 

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Did you upgrade from 8 to 8 Pro using the Pro Pack ?
 

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Your specs say you have 8.1 Pro, you say you don't have 8.1. Which is it?
 

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Hi

I would like to know the best way to download the new major update when it arrives as I have no copy of 8.1 Pro and want to rectify this at the next major update as reading between the lines on the forum this will be possible, I hope.

Thanks for any advice.

Rich :thumbsup:

Seeing as how the updates will be applied through Windows Update/Control Panel, (in all likelihood), it's probably best to clean up your system and create a system image after the updates are in place.
That's what I'm anticipating, unless some other alternative jumps out in front of me at the time. :)
 

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Hi

My laptop shipped with windows 7 and I purchased window 8 Pro when Microsoft offered at a very good price £17.99! 31sy Jan 2013.
I have subsequently taken advantage of major update 8.1 Pro (Free) but failed to take a back up, hope this info helps, all my updates bought or free are from Microsoft store.

Cheers
Rich
 

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