Windows 10: how to update my windows 8.1 to 11 or 12

Discus and support how to update my windows 8.1 to 11 or 12 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Am I able to download/purchase new windows for my 8.1 windows laptop?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by 869XOXOXO, Nov 25, 2023.

  1. 869XOXOXO
    869XOXOXO Win User

    how to update my windows 8.1 to 11 or 12


    Am I able to download/purchase new windows for my 8.1 windows laptop?

    :)
     
    869XOXOXO, Nov 25, 2023
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  2. BLACKHAWK1
    BlackHawk1 Win User

    Windows 8 failure configuring updates and reverting

    I agree 8 is awful! It's not for me though... I replaced a broken screen in a Win 8 laptop that was given to me and I am going to give it for free to someone that can't afford one so they can do homework at home. Yes I took it from 8 to 8.1 back on 10/09/2014. This is what I posted there...

    "Great post! I found a similar one. I would like to point out that you may want to edit your OP...

    1. Step 1 should read to disable AUTOMATIC updates, not disable manual updates.

    2. KB2871398 should really read KB2871389

    I would like to say that KB2917499 may also be needed as it was in my case. I also had to run the Windows Update Troubleshooter after installing those 2 updates. After these steps I was able to begin my 8.1 download from the Microsoft store. I don't know if it made a difference or not, but I also went into the Bios and disabled "Secure Boot."

    It was a helpful post. Thanks!
     
    BlackHawk1, Nov 25, 2023
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  3. BTARUNR
    btarunr Win User
    NVIDIA Adds Windows 8 to GeForce Driver Update Stack

    AMD may have been the first to be out with drivers for its Radeon GPUs that are optimized for Windows 8 (WDDM 1.2), but NVIDIA went a step ahead of "special-releases" for its GeForce drivers, and added Windows 8 to its update stack, meaning that Windows 8 will feature in the list of operating systems to pick from, to download drivers. NVIDIA will constantly update these drivers along with mainline releases for Windows 7/Vista and XP. The latest such driver is 296.17. This driver supports GeForce and Quadro GPUs, and according to NVIDIA, is a quick-update over 295.73 WHQL, with the addition of performance optimization for Blacklight: Retribution.


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    btarunr, Nov 25, 2023
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  4. MONK.E83
    Monk.e83 Win User

    how to update my windows 8.1 to 11 or 12

    Unlocked Realtek HD Audio Drivers Windows 7 & 8 (With Dolby Digital Live and DTS Interactive)

    DTS supported natively by Windows 8/8.1 and it should work on windows 10 too just DDL require to unlock your driver .
     
    Monk.e83, Nov 25, 2023
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