Oct 30, 2012 · Customers must update to Windows 8.1 in order to remain supported. Go here for Lifecycle dates. Support dates are shown in the Pacific Time Zone (PT) - Redmond, WA, USA.

Feb 26, 2016 · This will not work to install Windows 8 or 8.1 for UEFI. For that, see this tutorial below instead. UEFI Bootable USB Flash Drive - Create in Windows _____

Mar 24, 2014 · If you want to migrate to the 64 bit version of Windows 8, you will have to first download the installation files for Windows 8 64 bit on a computer running a 64 bit version of Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8.

Jan 10, 2023 · As a reminder, Windows 8.1 has reached end of support on January 10, 2023. At this point technical assistance and software updates will no longer be provided. If you have devices running Windows 8.1, we recommend upgrading them to a more current, in-service, and supported Windows release.

Apr 29, 2018 · If you have a retail Windows 8 product key and want to clean install Windows 8.1 or Windows 8.1 Update, then you would need to enter a generic key below to install unactivated with, and change the product key later on in step 22 below to activate with your Windows 8 key.

Apr 23, 2014 · Microsoft have improved things with Windows 8.1 and made the Windows 8.1 media Creation Tool. See here: http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/download-microsoft-windows-and-office/download-microsoft-windows/download-windows-8-1-retail-and-oem-iso/

Jun 2, 2014 · When you don’t have an installation disc of Windows 8.1 it might be very difficult to reach the Advanced Startup Option, this Wiki will guide you through the process of downloading and burning a copy of Windows 8.1.

Feb 4, 2018 · You can use the built in Disc Image burning tool or Microsoft .iso to USB/DVD tool (https://wudt.codeplex.com/) to create a bootable DVD or USB (requires a blank DVD) or Rufus, a third party program that can create a bootable USB flash stick (requires at least 8 GBs).

Jul 19, 2013 · If you want to migrate to the 64 bit version of Windows 8, you will have to first download the installation files for Windows 8 64 bit on a computer running a 64 bit version of Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8.

May 3, 2019 · Follow these steps before you buy Windows 8.1; extended support ends January 10, 2023 . Check to see if your Computer/Laptop Manufacturer has Windows 8.1 Drivers available for your Model. If not available, Windows 8.1 will not install and work correctly for you.