Windows 10: Update from Win 8 to Win 8.1

Discus and support Update from Win 8 to Win 8.1 in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have downloaded Win 8.1 and in an attempt to install it on my system currently running on Win 8, it's taking more than 8 hours and it's still stuck... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by DanielEkpe, Jun 3, 2022.

  1. DANIELEKPE
    DanielEkpe Win User

    Update from Win 8 to Win 8.1


    I have downloaded Win 8.1 and in an attempt to install it on my system currently running on Win 8, it's taking more than 8 hours and it's still stuck at 0% complete.Therefore something is not right.I have a strong internet connection.Please someone help!

    :)
     
    DanielEkpe, Jun 3, 2022
    #1
  2. KEITH_O
    Keith_O Win User

    Upgrading from WIN 8 to Win 10

    hello,

    I have a desktop running Win 8

    Can anyone provide a step by step upgrade path/instructions to delete Win 8 and load/run Win 10..

    thanks
     
    Keith_O, Jun 3, 2022
    #2
  3. TIGGER
    tigger Win User
    Win 8 StartIsBack.v2.0.2

    Here's the start is back program for win 8, i hope its ok to post this.
     
    tigger, Jun 3, 2022
    #3
  4. DONALDCRAPO
    DonaldCrapo Win User

    Update from Win 8 to Win 8.1

    Activating win 8

    It was my step sons copy of win 8, still wont validate , keeps saying my DNS server don't exist ,
     
    DonaldCrapo, Jun 3, 2022
    #4
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Update from Win 8 to Win 8.1

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