Windows 8.1 preview ISO's to be released by Microsoft

In a message on the MyDigitalLife forums, Neowin forum member FaiKee has posted what he says are extracts from an official Windows 8.1 Preview Q&A that will go live on Microsoft's website on June 26. The Q&A states the Windows 8.1 Preview will also be available for download as an ISO file in addition to the Windows Store direct update.

Read more at Report: Windows 8.1 Preview ISO files to be released by Microsoft - Neowin



See also: http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/27188-windows-8-1-preview-download-install.html

 

[andyparks]

Downloaded the Update but failed to install the update with the message" This update is not applicable to your computer"

I get the same why

 

[acr731]

The Windows 8.1 ISO files will be available soon there, but they are now available to TechNet and MSDN subscribers for download.

Thanks

 

[andyparks]

don't want a iso file just want to update but cant for some reason

This update is not applicable to your computer

 

[acr731]

Downloaded the Update but failed to install the update with the message" This update is not applicable to your computer"

I get the same why

Maybe MS is screwing with people and making them jump through hoops as payback for complaining about Win8. Its not the best way to get customers back on your side.

 

[andyparks]

is it because im from the uk not the us

 

[Enoch]

I ran the update.. the computer rebooted.. when it started back up it told me the update was successful and to go to the store to complete the update.

But I can't find it in the store... any ideas?

 

[pparks1]

The Windows 8.1 ISO files will be available soon there, but they are now available to TechNet and MSDN subscribers for download.

Yes, I am downloading right now from MSDN. Thanks for the headsup.

 

[HippsieGypsie]

is it because im from the uk not the us

Only thing I can think of is Region/Country?

 

[HippsieGypsie]

I ran the update.. the computer rebooted.. when it started back up it told me the update was successful and to go to the store to complete the update.

But I can't find it in the store... any ideas?

Try Windows 8.1 in search?

 

[HippsieGypsie]

The Windows 8.1 ISO files will be available soon there, but they are now available to TechNet and MSDN subscribers for download.

Yes, I am downloading right now from MSDN. Thanks for the headsup.

You probably have optics right to your tower > 1 minute!

 

[pparks1]

^ Nah, it's going to take about 40 minutes total to complete the download. I'm 1.5GB done of the 3.5GB file and it shows 16 minutes remains.

 

[andyparks]

is it because im from the uk not the us

Only thing I can think of is Region/Country?

Microsoft bull again

 

[HippsieGypsie]

^ Nah, it's going to take about 40 minutes total to complete the download. I'm 1.5GB done of the 3.5GB file and it shows 16 minutes remains.

:thumb:

One thing about this Modern/Metro way is that it doesn't say how much data.

 

[pparks1]

One thing about this Modern/Metro way is that it doesn't say how much data.

Yeah, that does stink. Oh well, I'm doing it old school, as that is the method i prefer.

 

[Enoch]

I ran the update.. the computer rebooted.. when it started back up it told me the update was successful and to go to the store to complete the update.

But I can't find it in the store... any ideas?

Try Windows 8.1 in search?

No dice... this blows.
I uninstalled and reinstalled the update and everything goes fine except when I go to the store there's nothing there for 8.1
No luck with the search either. Thanks though. Any other ideas?

 

[andyparks]

how comes Microsoft didn't say it wouldn't be available in the uk

 

[HippsieGypsie]

is it because im from the uk not the us

Only thing I can think of is Region/Country?

Microsoft bull again

Oh now Andy! It's only one of the few times it pays to be an American!

Hang in there! Perhaps in a few hours when the servers cool down you'll get your chance.

 

[HippsieGypsie]

I ran the update.. the computer rebooted.. when it started back up it told me the update was successful and to go to the store to complete the update.

But I can't find it in the store... any ideas?

Try Windows 8.1 in search?

No dice... this blows.
I uninstalled and reinstalled the update and everything goes fine except when I go to the store there's nothing there for 8.1
No luck with the search either. Thanks though. Any other ideas?

Is there not a banner across your Start Screen questioning whether to update after reboot? Please see post #15 here: http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/27188-windows-8-1-preview-download-install.html

 

[andyparks]

en-gb isn't on the list of supported languages... no 8.1 for me :-(

 

[brummyfan]

Only thing I can think of is Region/Country?

Microsoft bull again

Oh now Andy! It's only one of the few times it pays to be an American!

Hang in there! Perhaps in a few hours when the servers cool down you'll get your chance.

Good luck to you Tony, as for me, it's a total disappointment