upgrade to windows 8.1

calmat

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hi everyone

I am trying to upgrade to 8.1 and i have manually tried to download update KB2917499 which is missing in my updates, I have KB2871389 already installed.

When I try to download KB2917499 it tells me this (see attached) can anyone please help.

regards calmat Capture.JPG
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    windows 8
I assume you trying to upgrade windows 8 to windows 8.1 ??

there is no longer any need to install windows 8 - just opt to install windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 will activate using windows 8 or 8.1 keys..

you can download and create windows 8.1 media > Create installation media for Windows 8.1 - Windows Help
to upgrade windows 8 or clean install windows 8.1
 

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hello KYHI

thanks for reply.

I still do not understand how to download 8.1, when I try to download it from the store it is telling me

WINDOWS 8.1 THIS APPLICATION WASN`T INSTALLED

how do I create my own installation media.

regards calmat
 

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    Windows 8
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    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    E3750K
    Motherboard
    Asus
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    8 Gig
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    Gigabyte Nvidia 2 gig RAM
    Monitor(s) Displays
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hi walter
I have found how to create media, does this mean this will create a copy of windows 8.1 which i can install on my machine.

regards calmat
 

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hi walter
I have found how to create media, does this mean this will create a copy of windows 8.1 which i can install on my machine.

regards calmat

AS far as I am aware yes, don't forget you need to burn a image to a DVD or a USB flash drive.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    E3750K
    Motherboard
    Asus
    Memory
    8 Gig
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte Nvidia 2 gig RAM
    Monitor(s) Displays
    iiyama 27" prolite
    Hard Drives
    128 gig SSD, 500 gig SATA
    Case
    Tower
    Internet Speed
    50 Mbits
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    microsoft
hi everyone

I have now used create media to create a copy of windows 8.1, it has now finished downloading on to a flash drive and is saying that it is ready, but the problem is that it is saying that i need a PRODUCT KEY. Does this mean that i cannot use this
download of 8.1.

regards calmat
 

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Post a screenshot please. :)

edit-

It should read the key embedded in the bios.
To the best of my knowledge.
It has always read mine.
 

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    Windows 8.1.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
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    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    AMD K140 Cores 2 Threads 2 Name AMD K140 Package Socket FT1 BGA Technology 40nm
    Motherboard
    Manufacturer Gateway Model SX2110G (P0)
    Memory
    Type DDR3 Size 8192 MBytes DRAM Frequency 532.3 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device Realtek High Definition Audio USB Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Name 1950W on AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x76
    Screen Resolution
    Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x768 pixels
    Hard Drives
    AMD K140
    Cores 2
    Threads 2
    Name AMD K140
    Package Socket FT1 BGA
    Technology 40nm
    Specification AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon HD Graphics
    Family F
    Extended Family 14
    Model 2
    Extended Model 2
    Stepping 0
    Revision ON-C0
    Instruction
    Browser
    Opera 24.0
    Antivirus
    Avast Internet Security
hello david

what would you like to see a screenshot of,
everything is now on flash drive

regards calmat
 

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hello david

what would you like to see a screenshot of,
everything is now on flash drive

regards calmat

Any error messages. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Gateway
    CPU
    AMD K140 Cores 2 Threads 2 Name AMD K140 Package Socket FT1 BGA Technology 40nm
    Motherboard
    Manufacturer Gateway Model SX2110G (P0)
    Memory
    Type DDR3 Size 8192 MBytes DRAM Frequency 532.3 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics
    Sound Card
    AMD High Definition Audio Device Realtek High Definition Audio USB Audio Device
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Name 1950W on AMD Radeon HD 7310 Graphics Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x76
    Screen Resolution
    Current Resolution 1366x768 pixels Work Resolution 1366x768 pixels
    Hard Drives
    AMD K140
    Cores 2
    Threads 2
    Name AMD K140
    Package Socket FT1 BGA
    Technology 40nm
    Specification AMD E1-1200 APU with Radeon HD Graphics
    Family F
    Extended Family 14
    Model 2
    Extended Model 2
    Stepping 0
    Revision ON-C0
    Instruction
    Browser
    Opera 24.0
    Antivirus
    Avast Internet Security
What are you upgrading from ?? windows 8 ?? windows 7 ??
There are several edition downloads - 8.1 - 8.1 Pro - 8.1 SL
the edition must match you key, otherwise it asks you to supply one
 

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    Dell XPS 8700
    CPU
    I7
    Memory
    24 GB
hi KYHI

I am upgrading from windows 8 and want to upgrade to windows 8.1 which is meant to be a free upgrade.
My computer will not let me get this free upgrade from the store that is why I was advised to use this method.
The 8.1 downloaded ok on to my flash drive and no errors came up.
Is this copy on my flash drive no good to me unless i have a product key.
Do i need a product key for my windows 8 already on my computer or do i need key for windows 8.1, if so how do i get one.


regards calmat
 

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  • OS
    windows 8

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 3.1 > Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell XPS 8700
    CPU
    I7
    Memory
    24 GB
I agree with Kyhi..

The KB2917499 was probably a different architecture thus the error, but it's best to upgrade from an iso after confirming which edition of Windows 8 the key belongs to. You can then install windows 8.1 with that key.
 

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    Intel 8088, 4.77MHz
    Memory
    16K, 640K max
    Graphics Card(s)
    What's that?
    Sound Card
    Not quite
    Screen Resolution
    80 X 24 text
    Hard Drives
    dual 160KB 5.25-inch disk drives
hi everyone
I have downloaded and ran the programme, this is it (see attached) what should I do now

regards Calmatshow key.JPG
 

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  • OS
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Did you select "Windows 8.1" from the list when you downloaded? If that is correct it should not prompt for a key - but try entering the key anyway and see what it says.

BTW delete the images showing your key - we just needed the edition.
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    PC-DOS v1.0
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    IBM
    CPU
    Intel 8088, 4.77MHz
    Memory
    16K, 640K max
    Graphics Card(s)
    What's that?
    Sound Card
    Not quite
    Screen Resolution
    80 X 24 text
    Hard Drives
    dual 160KB 5.25-inch disk drives
do not download window 8.1 Pro
You PC requires just Windows 8.1

Capture.PNG
 

My Computer

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  • OS
    Windows 3.1 > Windows 10
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    Dell XPS 8700
    CPU
    I7
    Memory
    24 GB
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