The impact of updating the Windows8.1 preview version

Scope of application:

Win 8.1

Operation Steps:

Windows 8/RT users receive a Windows Update update reminder when the Windows 8.1 Preview is launched. After you determine the update, you will trigger a new update in the Windows Store, and you can view the 8.1 update introduction or choose whether or not to install. Once the version of Windows 8.1 has been released/rtm, users who have already installed the preview will get a formal version of the upgrade alert through Windows Store, although all data and accounts will be retained, but the application will be reinstalled.

Upgrade to official version from Windows 8.1 preview

The data and account will be retained, but the application will be reinstalled. Specific applications that need to be reinstalled depend on Windows 8 (x86) or Windows RT (ARM) systems:

Windows 8 System, testers will need to reinstall including Windows Store/metro style applications and desktop applications;

Windows RT System, testers only need to reinstall Windows Store/metro style applications.

Skip the preview and update the Windows 8.1 official version directly

Users who choose not to install the RTM version directly, such as Windows 8.1 preview, will not reinstall the application. All settings, data, and applications are migrated seamlessly, and users can always choose when or whether to upgrade to Windows 8.1/rt 8.1.