Compared with Win7, Win8.1 further reduces the requirements on computer hardware. The minimum requirement is 1G memory and 16G free space. Therefore, the computer running Win7 can be upgraded to Win8.1 platform. Of course, we still check the system compatibility in time before the system upgrade.
1, download and run Windows 8.1 upgrade assistant (click here to download, 4.7MB), the small assistant will automatically detect the current system hardware and software projects, generally need to wait a few minutes
2 The assistant will automatically generate a compatibility report, including software and hardware projects, which users can click to view related items. For incompatible applications, after upgrading Win8.1, users need to download and install again.
3, the document for personal data, we may choose to retain & ldquo; & rdquo ;; only individual files can be selected if you do not retain the & ldquo; No & rdquo;
4, online ordering buy Windows 8.1
For ordinary users, the upgrade assistant generally recommends to purchase Windows 8.1 core version, the price is 888 yuan, you can enter the coupon code, support to fill in the purchase information and credit card payment. When the order is processed, the user will receive an email receipt (containing the product key).
5, download system
After selecting the next step, the assistant will automatically enter the product key and download the Win8.1 system at the same time. The download time is usually 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the local network speed. During the download process, the user can pause the download, stop downloading or restart the download at any time.
6, install Windows 8.1.
When the task of downloading Windows 8.1 is completed, users can choose to install immediately (like local disk installation) or create media installation (like burning system CD, making U disk boot disk). It is generally recommended that users create a system boot boot tool in advance, such as a USB flash drive boot disk. At this time, just insert the USB flash drive, select the USB flash drive installation media, and complete the system burning process. After
Upon completion of the above tasks, the user can return to the previous step, proceed with the installation Win8.1 system.
7, set up Win8.1. When Windows 8.1 is installed, users can manually personalize and set current system features. For example, the color color of the personalized start screen and the shortcut settings.
▲Set Win8 Personalization
Starting with Win8, the system introduces a Microsoft account cloud synchronization function, which supports the synchronization of local system configuration to the cloud, and other network disks, Win8 stores, etc. Function, it is recommended that Win7 users register Microsoft new account
If the user needs to create a local account, just need to fill in the wrong password in the Microsoft account login interface, you can open the local account settings page.
▲Select “Continue not to use Microsoft account”
Then the desktop can choose local account, set user name, password, password prompt.
Under your account, set the username, password, password prompt.
▲Click to complete, effective
When you log in to Win8.1 for the first time, users need to manually open Windows Update to get the latest update patches, including Win8.1 Update, KB2919355 patch. After installing the update, you need to reboot to complete the configuration.
In the end, I successfully entered the new start screen of Win8.1 Update.