Windows 10: updating laptop from windows 8.1 to 10 or 11

i am using a hp laptop with windows 8.1 and i am constantly seeing a prompt that support to windows 8.1 has been ended and i am advised to update to windows 10 or 11. can you please tell me how to update my laptop to windows 10 or 11. like what is the process to do it? and i have been reading online about it i found that i will need product key, where i can find it as i when i bought my laptop windows 8.1 was preinstalled so how can i find my product key. and is it actually needed for updating

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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!

 

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 .

 

Windows 10

no, you can't go back..
I suggest creating a backup image of your os drive