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VinceB

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Can I Upgrade Win 8.0 to 8.1, or Must be Win10?

On Monday of this week, I was forced to revert back to Win 8.0 DELL OEM settings from a recent upgrade to Windows 10 (early August). I don't really want Win10; I do not intend to use new browser, I do not need voice recognition (no built-in mic), and concerned about Big Brother watching me when using Win10! (Someone told me that I should get and use a program called "Windows Destroyer" to avoid Big Brother.)

Will my present Win8.0 automatically update to Win8.1? That is what happened here when it went to 8.1 from 8.0, i.e., w/o me requesting that it be done.

Is there a resource installer available for updating from my present 8.0 to 8.1?

Thanks for reading this.

Regards,
VinceB.

 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DELL XPS 8700
    CPU
    i7-4???
    Memory
    12 GB
    Case
    Tower
    Keyboard
    DELL, wired
    Mouse
    Dell Laser, wired
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 25MB/50MB
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    MacAfee
    Other Info
    Want to be rid of MacAfee and use Windows stuff for anti-virus.
Thanks for your info, KYHI. I will take a look when I get back in front of the desktop PC.

I will want to learn the difference "upgrade" vs. " clean install" before I continue.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DELL XPS 8700
    CPU
    i7-4???
    Memory
    12 GB
    Case
    Tower
    Keyboard
    DELL, wired
    Mouse
    Dell Laser, wired
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 25MB/50MB
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    MacAfee
    Other Info
    Want to be rid of MacAfee and use Windows stuff for anti-virus.
Thanks for your info, KYHI. I will take a look when I get back in front of the desktop PC.

I will want to learn the difference "upgrade" vs. " clean install" before I continue.

when I returned to the desktop, I was prompted to allow a Restart and an update to Windows 8.1. It is now in that process.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DELL XPS 8700
    CPU
    i7-4???
    Memory
    12 GB
    Case
    Tower
    Keyboard
    DELL, wired
    Mouse
    Dell Laser, wired
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 25MB/50MB
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    MacAfee
    Other Info
    Want to be rid of MacAfee and use Windows stuff for anti-virus.
Issue Resolved

Shortly after returning to my desktop, an automatic upgrade to Windows 8.1 was shown.

The 8.1 upgrade went smoothly .

I presume that an offer to upgrade 8.1 to Windows 10 will be given, but I guess I will not hurry into that.

Thanks.

VinceB.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    DELL XPS 8700
    CPU
    i7-4???
    Memory
    12 GB
    Case
    Tower
    Keyboard
    DELL, wired
    Mouse
    Dell Laser, wired
    Internet Speed
    Verizon FiOS 25MB/50MB
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    MacAfee
    Other Info
    Want to be rid of MacAfee and use Windows stuff for anti-virus.
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