Upgrade from Window 8 to Windows 8.1: Cannot find in store
I purchased a new computer running Windows 8. How can I upgrade to Windows 8.1?
The only instructions I can find direct me to the "Store" however the store ONLY includes evil applications promoted by the computer manufacturer.
I run "wsreset.exe" and rebooted however I still do not see it. There is now way to search the store and results are limited to categories and items promoted by the manufacturer.
How can I upgrade to 8.1?
The only instructions I can find direct me to the "Store" however the store ONLY includes evil applications promoted by the computer manufacturer.
I run "wsreset.exe" and rebooted however I still do not see it. There is now way to search the store and results are limited to categories and items promoted by the manufacturer.
How can I upgrade to 8.1?
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Did you try updating (Windows Update) your PC first?
This lists causes of not being able to find the update in the store.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/why-can-t-find-update-store
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/why-can-t-find-update-store
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I have already read all the links provided and I have already installed all Windows updates! None of these ideas have been helpful.
Is there any way to do this that does not rely on the stupid store?
Is there any way to do this that does not rely on the stupid store?
Okay. Can we presume you don't have Windows 8 ultimate or a Volume license?
Yes, you can download Windows 8.1 ISO file and install it (although you may need to have a Windows 8.1 license key). Since you have Googled this problem, I presume you have come across articles showing you how to do this without a Windows 8.1 license key.
Yes, you can download Windows 8.1 ISO file and install it (although you may need to have a Windows 8.1 license key). Since you have Googled this problem, I presume you have come across articles showing you how to do this without a Windows 8.1 license key.
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When I purchased the computer, I was told that it included Windows 8 and that made me eligible for a free Windows 8.1 upgrade. Was I mislead about this?
No. I don't believe so.
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Hi. This is closed, I know, but I check in to again stress that you don't need a MS account to use the store for upgrading to 8.1. Neither with pro and nor with "non-pro"/"home"/"standard
I have not been able to upgrade to Windows 8.1 without handing it my email address. I have tried without my email address and it would not upgrade.
I have another Windows 8 Pro machine on order and I will try without my email address to see if it works.
I have no idea why Windows 8 Pro Retail would work differently for you than for me and others, but I will try to see if I can make it work.
... Thinkpads_User
I have another Windows 8 Pro machine on order and I will try without my email address to see if it works.
I have no idea why Windows 8 Pro Retail would work differently for you than for me and others, but I will try to see if I can make it work.
... Thinkpads_User