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If you need to install or reinstall Windows 8.1, you can use the tools on this page to create your own installation media using either a USB flash drive or a DVD.
If you need to install or reinstall Windows 8.1, you can use the tools on this page to create your own installation media using either a USB flash drive or a DVD.
Install the Windows 8.1 Update or Windows RT 8.1 Update. If you're running Windows 8.1, go to the Microsoft Download Center: Windows 8.1 Update (32-bit version)
You have a license to install Windows 10 and are upgrading this PC from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. You need to reinstall Windows 10 on a PC you’ve already successfully activated Windows 10.
Learn how to create installation media for installing or reinstalling Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10.
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.
The system requirements for Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 are nearly the same as the requirements for Windows 8—if your PC is already running Windows 8 (or Windows RT), in most cases, you can get the free update to Windows 8.1 (or Windows RT 8.1).
Download the latest driver for your device, and follow the installation instructions on the website. You can usually double-tap or double-click the downloaded file to install the driver on your PC. If the driver you got from a disc or downloaded from a website doesn't install itself, you might need to install manually.
An upgrade moves your PC from a previous version of Windows—such as Windows 7 or Windows 8.1—to Windows 10. An upgrade can take place on your existing device, though Microsoft recommends using Windows 10 on a new PC to take advantage of the latest features and security improvements.
Support for Windows 8.1 will end on January 10, 2023. Learn what it means for you and how to move to a supported version of Windows.