Win8.1 Preview Upgrade Tutorial

On the first day of Build Keynote earlier today, we have brought you the latest news on the spot, and at the first time of the NDA lifting, we and everyone Share the details about the new features of Win8.1, now Microsoft has officially released the preview version of Win8.1, and open the download of ISO image files, let's share with you how to install the Win8.1 preview version.

Before installing Win8.1 Preview, we strongly recommend that you back up all the files you have on your PC or tablet and check out the Win8.1 Preview FAQ, which describes the situation. Can be restored to Win8, and under what circumstances. Therefore, it is recommended to continue to operate after reading.

Go to the Win8.1 preview page on Windows.com, check out the Win8.1 Preview FAQ to find out the minimum hardware requirements for installing Win8.1 Preview.

Install Win8.1 via Windows Store Update

Go to the Win8.1 Preview page and click on Download Win8.1 Preview Version Update Widget.

After downloading and installing the update gadget on the preview page, this update will allow Win8 to get a Win8.1 preview upgrade through the Windows Store.

After installing the update, you will need to restart your PC. (Note: This Windows Store update will be automatically installed by Windows Update when Win8.1 is released.)

When you log back in to the PC after rebooting, a message will appear to guide you through the installation of Win8. .1 preview version. Press “Go to the Store” to start the installation.

Next, you will be taken to the Win8.1 preview page in the Win8 app store. Here, if you click “Download”, you can install the Win8.1 preview. Also, you'll find links to more information to help you learn more about the Win8.1 preview, including FAQs and more. I strongly recommend that you read the FAQ before starting the update.

Then, the Win8.1 preview will start downloading. Before installation, the system will perform a series of compatibility checks to confirm that your computer is able to run the preview. If a problem is found, the installation will not continue.

After everything is checked, your computer may be rebooted several times to install the Win8.1 preview.

After the installation is complete, several pages will appear that you need to click to skip. In order to fully utilize the advantages of the new cloud connection provided by Win8.1 Preview, you also need to log in to your computer with a Microsoft account. Once installed, you will see the fish and moving bubbles on the start screen.

Install Win8.1 by downloading the ISO file

Log in to the official website of Microsoft to download the Win8.1 preview image file, and install the Win8.1 through the image file. This operation may be cleared on the PC. Please make a backup in advance.

Note:

Some tablets and PCs running the newer 32-bit Atom processor will require the graphics card driver to be updated before running Win8.1 Preview. These tablets and PCs include: Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2, ASUS VivoTab, HP Envy X2, HP ElitePad 900, Samsung ATIV Smart PC and Fujitsu ARROWS Tab. Microsoft is working closely with Intel and OEM partners to provide updated drivers that will be installed with the Win8.1 preview.

Please note: If you are using Windows RT and have installed a language pack, please do not install Windows RT 8.1 Preview. Microsoft will provide the corresponding upgrade plan in the near future, and please pay close attention to it.