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Can I change to Windows 8.1 for free?

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Can I change to Windows 8.1 for free?

If your computer is currently running Windows 8, you can upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free. Once you’ve installed Windows 8.1, we recommend that you then upgrade your computer to Windows 10, which is also a free upgrade.

How do I switch back to Windows operating system?

Select Recovery options (System Setting). Under Recovery, select Go back to Windows [X], where [X] is the previous version of Windows. Select a reason for going back, then click Next. Click Go back to Windows [X].

Can I upgrade to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8 without losing data?

How To Upgrade To Windows 8.1 From Windows 8 For Free

  1. Step 1: Switch to the Start screen.
  2. Step 2: Click or tap Upgrade to Windows 8.1 for free tile to see the download button and also size of the download.
  3. Step 3: Click on the Download button to begin downloading the Windows 8.1 update.

How do I uninstall a Windows Update?

Uninstall Windows 10 updates from Windows Settings (or Control Panel)

  1. Open the Start Menu on your machine and go to Settings.
  2. From the Settings window, select Update & Security.
  3. On the Windows Update page, click on View update history.
  4. In the View update history window, click on Uninstall updates.

Why is the Go back option not available?

If the “Go back” box is grayed out, then you will need to go through the rollback process manually. This computer must go through the rollback process manually.

Is Windows 8.1 better than Windows 8?

Windows 8.1 provides more colors and backgrounds for the Start Screen compared to Windows 8. Windows Store is more enhanced in Windows 8.1 than Windows 8. Windows 8 is mainly for the devices having a touch capability, but Windows 8.1 provides new features for the devices that do not have touch capability.

Will updating to Windows 8.1 Delete everything?

All your personal files, applications and settings are preserved when you upgrade to Windows 8.1 through the store. Data that you might have stored on other partitions or drives in your system are not affected. – Make sure you apply the latest updates before upgrading.