I. Before the start
Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 have the same requirements as Windows 8. If your computer is running Windows 8 (or Windows RT), you can get free updates to Windows 8.1 (or Windows RT 8.1) in most cases.
Before you begin, remember the following:
1. Although theoretically upgrading to Windows 8.1 does not affect your personal files, we recommend that you back up your important data in advance to prevent data loss due to update failure.
2. The programs and applications you have installed may be uninstalled. You may need to reinstall these applications.
3. Lenovo's random software on the computer may not work properly.
4. After the update is complete, you may need to reinstall some device drivers.
5. the download and installation time ranges from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on your Internet connection speed, computer speed, and configuration. During the update, the computer may be restarted multiple times, please note that you have saved the document or file you are editing.
2. Prepare your computer
The following operations must be performed before installation starts:
1. Back up your files
2. Power in your laptop or tablet
3. Connect to the Internet
4. Get the latest key and important updates
3. Get free updates
1. Go to the "start" screen and click or click the "app store" tile.
2. In the App Store, click or click Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 update.
3. Click or click "Download"
4. When you use your computer for other tasks, the updates will be downloaded and installed in the background.
4. Restart
After you have downloaded the update and completed the first phase of installation (it takes 15 minutes to several hours, depending on your system and connection speed), you will see a message to tell you, you need to restart your computer. You will be given 15 minutes to complete ongoing tasks. Save your work and close the application, and then restart your computer. Or you can restart the instance on your own.
If you leave your computer before the restart is ready, be sure to save your work and close any desktop applications in use to ensure that no content is lost when the computer is automatically restarted. Depending on your computer settings and whether other updates are required, you may need to restart your computer multiple times.
When an application is updated, restart takes a longer time than usual-from 20 minutes to 1 hour. At this time, you cannot use the computer.
5. Select your settings
License Terms
After the computer is restarted, you will see the Microsoft software license terms. View the terms and then click or click "I accept" to continue. If you do not accept these terms, the installation of Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 will be canceled, and the computer will be rolled back to Windows 8 or Windows RT.
Quick Settings
You will see a list of recommended settings (called "Quick Settings. To accept these settings and continue, click or click "use quick settings ". After completing the settings, you can change any of these settings later. If you want to change some of these settings immediately, click or click "custom"
VI. Logon1. If you have logged on with a Microsoft account before
Enter your Microsoft account email address (if needed) and password.
Microsoft will send a security code to the backup email address or phone number you set for this account. You need to enter this code to verify that you are the owner of this account.
2. If you have logged on with a local account before
Select "create account" and then select "continue to use my existing account" on the new account page ".
VII. SkyDrive cloud storage
If this is the first time you set up your computer using Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1, you will see the new SkyDrive option. On this screen, click "next"
VIII. Final Update
Since Windows will always be updated, it is possible that key updates will become available after Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 are completed. After you set Windows 8.1 or Windows R 8.1 for the first time, Windows will find these important updates. If you find any updates, they will be automatically downloaded. Depending on the updates you need, it may take some time to download and install these updates. You may need to restart your computer one or more times to complete these updates.
9. Welcome to the new Windows
