Win8.1 Preview Version Upgrade tutorial

On the first day of build keynote earlier today, we have brought you the latest news on the scene, and in the early days of NDA's release, We share with you the details of the new features of Win8.1, now that Microsoft has officially released the Win8.1 preview version and opened the download of the ISO image file, let's share how to install the Win8.1 preview version below.

Before installing the Win8.1 preview, we strongly recommend that you back up all the files that you already have on your PC or tablet, and consult the Win8.1 Preview FAQ, which describes the circumstances under which you can restore to Win8 and which situations do not. Therefore, we recommend reading and then continue to operate.

To enter the Win8.1 preview page on windows.com, check out the Win8.1 Preview FAQ for the minimum hardware requirements for installing the Win8.1 preview version.

Install Win8.1 through Windows Store update

Enter the Win8.1 preview page and click on the download Win8.1 preview version update gadget.

After downloading and installing the update gadget available on the preview page, this update enables WIN8 to get a Win8.1 preview upgrade from the Windows store.

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

When you log back on to your PC after rebooting, you will be asked to guide you through the installation of the Win8.1 preview. Press the "Go to" Store and start the installation.

Next, you will enter the Win8.1 preview page in the WIN8 application store. Here, if you click "Download", you can install the Win8.1 preview version. Also, you'll find more links to information that will help you learn more about the Win8.1 preview, including FAQ and more. Again, I strongly recommend that you read the FAQ before you start the update.

The Win8.1 preview will then start the download. Prior to installation, a series of compatibility checks will be performed to verify that your computer is able to run the preview version. If a problem is found, the installation will not continue.

After everything has been checked, your computer may be restarted several times to install the Win8.1 preview version.

After the installation is complete, several pages will appear that require you to click Skip. To fully utilize the benefits of the new cloud connection provided by the Win8.1 preview, you also need to log on to your computer with a Microsoft account. Once you've installed it, you can see the fish and the moving bubbles on the start screen.

Install Win8.1 by downloading ISO files

Login to Microsoft website Download Win8.1 Preview version of the image file, through the mirror file for Win8.1 installation, this operation may empty the data on the PC, please make a good advance backup.

Attention:

Some Tablet PCs and PCs running newer 32-bit atom processors will require that the graphics drive be updated before running the Win8.1 preview version. 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 its OEM partners to provide updated drivers and will install the Win8.1 preview version.

Please note: If you are using Windows RT and you have installed the language pack, do not install the Windows RT 8.1 Preview. Microsoft will soon provide the corresponding upgrade program will be, and please keep your eye on it.