There are separate downloads for x86, x64 and RT: Download the package now (x86); Download the package now (x64); The update for Windows RT 8 devices must be downloaded through Windows Update since it is not possible to install it separately. To install successfully your PC requires the following updates to be downloaded from Windows update: KB2871389; KB2917499; KB2919355 Windows 8.1.

Hi We got a 17R Inspiron 2 days ago. It is running Windows 8 OEM (no media delivered, product key 'injected') I am having the hardest time finding the 8.1 upgrade (read: I am not finding it at all). I can do whatever I want it is not turning up in the Windows Store. I did so far: - Updated all drivers - Downloaded all updates (including the critical KBxxxx389) - Reset the Windows Store (Clearing cache) - Did all compatibility and upgrade checks from microsoft (all passed) - My Inspiron 17R is compatible with 8.1 - My System supports more than the minimum requirements for 8.1 (Inspiron 5737 17R) - And yes, I went through the Dell checklist for updating to 8.1 I.

I found articles with a page on the Microsoft site, that lets you upgrade to Windows 8.1 without going to the store. Even downloading an ISO. I would like to know, if this works with the Windows 8 OEM installation that I have. I can use a 3rd party software to extract the product key, but I am not sure if I can use this alternative method to upgrade to Windows 8.1 with OEM.

IF NOT - what options do I have with everything I have done? Even resetting the Windows Store does not work. Thanks for your help!

At the moment I think you would be better off not upgrading--SERIOUSLY. If anything goes wrong in the future and you need to repair your system you are asked for your installation or recovery media AND YOU DO NOT HAVE IT FOR 8.1!!!! You will have to do a reinstall of Windows 8 then update to Win 8.1 then a total reinstall of all software and settings, which is one hell of a task. I have now got to this point on my second (2nd) reinstall.

Microsoft can not help you because the Dell has differences to the retail OS such as the way the OS is activated and Microsoft can not do this. Microsoft Customer Services spent 4 hours trying and admitted failure. Jeff lorber water sign chords and lyrics. You may also find many of you drivers are unsuitable, look for them on Dell if you have any problems. If you want more info on the OEM problems then just reply to this. One piece of advice, make sure all your Data is on another partition and backedup. Hi, Rather than repeat myself all over the place the following will give you an initial idea of why I say DON'T Do It.

And linked articles. My original 8.1 upgrade failed in the closing stages with no way to restore anything so it was a total reinstall, my second install seemed OK but after a couple of weeks it took 4 to 5 minutes to shutdown so I ran sfc which found corrupt system files which it was unable to repair, my restore points keep disappearing, refresh or reset your PC requires the 8.1 installation media, only available for a retail version of 8.1. I used Windows 8 32 bit when it first came out and the early trial versions which I expected trouble with and got 8 Pro on special offer, which ran fairly well, but I then upgraded my PC and it came with Dell 64 bit Win 8 which again worked quite well for an early incarnation but 8.1 is a can of worms in the way it was implemented and then for some reason the drivers that were fine in 8 either played up or failed in many instance. That is why I say be sure to use Dell supplied drivers some supplied as part of the upgrade are duff on a Dell.

Because Ms expect problems the Customer Service Advisers took control of my machine and worked on it for over 4 hours for free and admitted defeat because of the differences in a Dell OS image and Product Key implementation. I have now install Win 8 in dual boot mode so I have a workable PC whenever the flakiness of 8.1 causes problems, admittedly not with the full range of software I use: The amount of software is why I keep struggling with 8.1but my Wacom Pen and Touch keeps losing it settings and drivers or just gets disconnect for no reason, Windows Fax and Scan fails to work after a short period ( I use an external Fax Modem) and seems do it differently each time. AMD Radeon Catalyst fails and the latest update for mine via Microsoft Updates crashes my laptop. I now kick myself for re upgrading to Win 8.1 after the first failure.

They always used to say never opt for a new OS until after Service Pack 1. Have a good look at the Windows 8.1 Answers site to get an idea of the problems and then decide. Until the way to fix Win 8.1 problems is truly sorted for OEM users it’s a bit like Russian Roulette, pull the trigger enough times! But in this instance, use the OS enough. I like the changes made in 8.1, just hate our situation when problems occur.