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Anonymous
2017-09-16T02:01:55+00:00

sir i downloaded all the rquired update in window 8 to get window 8.1 pro.the microsoft store is showing window 8.1 pro download option having size about 3.65 GB but when i start download it shows "SOME THING HAPPEND YOUR WINDOW 8.1 PRO DOWNLOADING COULD NOT BE COMPLETED" try again. please help me.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-09-16T06:00:18+00:00

    Hi,

    If you do not have 8 Pro you can't upgrade to 8.1 Pro.

    You have to buy it and Microsoft no longer sells it.

    Try amazon.com.

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    If you do have Windows 8 Pro and it is not Enterprise/Volume License:

    Update to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8

    If the above Microsoft method does not work:

    Read this information: Windows 8.1 - Update to from Windows 8

    Or save your Data and do a clean install of the exact same edition of 8.1 as 8 is.

    Windows 8 > 8.1 is a free upgrade released by Microsoft and this is a workaround if you are unable to get it via the Store, etc.

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    You can download and create your own Windows 8.1 Installation Media to reinstall the Operating System with..

    "Create installation media for Windows 8.1"

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

    "Download Windows 8.1"

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows8

    A similar Tutorial which may also assist you

    "Create Installation Media for Windows 8.1"

    http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/create-installation-media-windows-81

    In the first screen of this very simple wizard, you need to choose the following:

    Language. English – en-us if you're in the United States.

    Edition. Windows 8.1 (Core), Windows 8.1 N, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro N, or Windows 8.1 Single Language.

    Architecture. 64-bit (x64 ) or 32-bit (x86).

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    "How to Create a Bootable USB or DVD with a Windows 8 or 8.1 ISO"

    http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2227-create-bootable-usb-dvd-windows-8-iso.html

       Warning

    This will not work to install Windows 8 or 8.1 for UEFI. For that, see this tutorial below instead.

    UEFI Bootable USB Flash Drive - Create in Windows

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    How to clean install:

    "How to Do a Clean Install of Windows 8 or Windows 8.1"

    http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2299-clean-install-windows-8-a.html

    Make sure that you read Section 4

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    With Windows 8/8.1 The Product Key on preinstalled Operating Systems (HP, Acer, etc) is embedded in the BIOS in the Motherboard, so that the lost and/or worn C.O.A. Sticker problem is no more.

    When you reinstall it will pick up the Product Key and activate the system automatically.

    If it does not, follow these steps:

    "How to Activate Windows 8 and 8.1 by Phone"

    http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/24636-activate-windows-8-phone.html

    "Get help with activation errors"

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/activation-errors

    "How to activate a Microsoft product by using Microsoft Product Activation Center"

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

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    If you do wish to/need to keep a record of it:

    "Windows 10 Embedded Product Key Tool"

    https://neosmart.net/blog/2014/windows-10-embedded-product-key-tool/

    "We’re proud to introduce the immediate release of our newest utility for Windows users: the NeoSmart Technologies Embedded Product Key Tool. Designed for users of Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10, our embedded product key tool will retrieve and display the Windows setup product key embedded in the BIOS or EFI, allowing you to store it for safe-keeping or use it to reinstall Windows with an official Windows setup image."

    You can also use:

    "Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit (Version 8.5c)"

    http://www.belarc.com/free\_download.html

    Or:

    "Product KeyFinder"

    https://www.magicaljellybean.com/keyfinder/

    Cheers.

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