First of all, this upgrade is done through the app store on Win8, so we first enter the app store. After entering the store, we can see that the largest number of Windows 8.1 updates is ranked first, without having to click to enter.
Enter the app store to select the update
The next interface introduces some of the new features and functions of Windows 8.1, and then the relevant instructions for this update, including the size of the file to be upgraded. Click on the download to go directly to the download link. During the download process, we can continue to do other things. After the download is complete, the system will prompt the next step.
Direct click “Download”Update
It should be noted that after the download is completed, the system will prompt the Windows software license terms. ; will return to the previous system version. Another point is that the update will automatically match the version based on the user's actual version of Win8. For example, if it was a normal version of Win8, then the normal version of Win8.1 will be downloaded. If it was Win8 Professional and installed Media Center, then the download will be Win8.1 Professional (including Media Center). ).
Waiting for download completion
The following is a long wait process. Since it is the first day of open download, there are a lot of downloads, so it is not ruled out that congestion will occur and the download will be slow. In the face of this situation, the only thing that can be done is to wait.
When the download is complete, the first stage of installation will be performed. Here we do not need to operate, it is automatic.
After the first stage of installation
, the system will pop up a window prompting us to restart the computer. We can choose to “restart immediately”, or save the work at hand and then restart, but the system will only give us 15 minutes, after which it will be forced to restart.
Restarting the computer prompt
Installation after restarting
After completing the computer restart, we will see the Microsoft software license terms. If you want to talk about it, just select “I accept”. Then there is a quick setup interface, which was encountered when Win8 was installed before. We can choose to use the default settings, or you can select “Customize” from the line settings.
Quick settings or custom settings
After this we will see the login interface. If we used the Microsoft account login system, the system will automatically fill in the account name, we only need to fill in Password; if you have previously used a local account, you will need to log in with a local account and then set up a Microsoft account as required.
Login Microsoft account or local account
This step is the new SkyDrive option. There is nothing to say here, directly & next; However, this process will only appear when you first install Windows 8.1. If you have already installed a Windows 8.1 and synced SkyDrive with the same account, then this step will not happen again.
SkyDrive Settings
At this point, the entire Windows 8.1 upgrade is basically complete, after some real-time patches will be automatically downloaded, but we do not need to operate, everything will have The system is automatically completed. So when you see the &Startquo;start” screen again, start using the new Windows 8.1.
Windows 8.1 update completed New "Start” Screen
In addition to Win8 users can upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free, non-Win8 users can also purchase Windows 8.1 directly from today. The Windows 8.1 regular edition is priced at 988 yuan, and the Windows 8.1 professional edition is priced at 1988 yuan.
In addition, consumers who already have Win8.1 can also get the Windows 8.1 Professional upgrade package by paying 1088 yuan, including the media center worth 88 yuan. Since the boxed retail version has been cancelled in mainland China, users can only get Windows 8.1 through online purchase.
Online Windows 8.1
What is the difference between the regular version and the professional version? Based on the full functionality of the Windows 8.1 Standard Edition, Windows 8.1 Professional also adds Bitlocker, AppLocker, and Hyper. Advanced features such as -V, Group Policy, Remote Desktop, etc., Windows Media Center will also be available as "Media Pack" extension (add-on) in this version.
At the end of the day, I hope that all Win8 users can upgrade to Windows 8.1 smoothly, and experience a series of powerful features such as the new IE11 browser, new app store, new multi-tasking mode, new Bing smart search and so on.