Windows 8.1 Installation DVD/CD

Microsoft doesn't have any DVD for 8.1 or 10.

You have ot make your own DVD or USB.

Sorry I can't help you further then.

I'm in my 70s too.

Cheers.

Thanks Bill but it still no help to me as an older senior (70 odd yrs) it is to confusing for me to do as you said ,and all my family lives in different states to me !

Thank You ....

Thank You For Your Information On Windows 8 !! But As Senior I Don't Feel  Very Confidant  On Doing That. 

I Would Much Rather The Disc ,As I have Used An Installation  DVD  A Few Times Before With Windows XP 

 Cheers Red Robin

I can give you a link to the Windows 8.1 download; but you still have to BUY 8.1, as it does not come for free.

And Microsoft no longer sells it.

"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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It depends on the hardware requirements of later operating systems and also whether the computer/laptop manufacturer supports and supplies drivers for the later operating systems as to whether it is possible or feasible to upgrade or not.

Support for 8 ended in Jan, 2016.

Extended Support for 8.1 ends in 2023.

But first check if your computer manufacturer supports and supplies 8.1 drivers for your exact model number:

Also:

"Windows 8.1 system requirements"

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/system-requirements

Processor. 1 gigahertz (GHz)* or faster with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2

1. RAM. 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)
2. **Hard disk space.**16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
3. **Graphics card.**Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver And those Microsoft system requirements in my opinion are simply not adequate. Processor at least 2GHz RAM 4GB for 32bit and 8GB for 64bit Hard Drive space 500GBs. Windows 8/8.1 does not come for free; you have to buy it Microsoft no longer sells 8/8.1. Try amazon.com, etc. Warning: You do not buy a Product Key by itself, as they are normally stolen/pirated, Volume Licenses which are not for private use, or MSDN keys which are not to be sold by the original subscription holder. Make sure that you buy the complete sealed package (DVD, license) https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/howtotell/Shop.aspx Read Section: Beware of Product Keys sold separately. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Windows 8.1 & Windows 8 Upgrade Paths https://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-8-1-upgrade-paths @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

You may or may not still get 10 for free, but you first have to see if 10 is compatible with your device.

The free upgrade to Windows 10 offer from Microsoft expired on the 29th July, 2016.

You will have to contact MS support and they may be able to assist you with a free upgrade to 10..

Also read this information:

All the Ways You Can Still Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free

Here's how you can still get a free Windows 10 upgrade | ZDNet

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Upgrade to Windows 10: FAQ - Windows Help - Microsoft Support

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Windows 10 supported upgrade paths:

✔ = Full upgrade is supported including personal data, settings, and applications.
D = Edition downgrade; personal data is maintained, applications and settings are removed.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/upgrade/windows-10-upgrade-paths

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First thing to do is to make sure that you have the correct system requirements and that your Computer Manufacturer supplies the correct Drivers for 10 for your Model Number.

"Windows 10 System Requirements"

https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/3884/windows-10-system-requirements

https://www.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/windows-10-specifications#sysreqs

If you read those Microsoft's system requirements for 10, you will find that if you only go on them you will be sadly disappointed in performance.

You should at least double what they say.

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Detailed information on Minimum hardware requirements:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/minimum-hardware-requirements-overview

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Some Manufacturers have listed Model Numberss tested with 10 at their website:

ASUS - Windows 10 - Which model supports upgrade to Windows 10?

Acer - Windows 10 Creators Update

Dell computers tested for Windows 10 November 2019 Update and previous versions of Windows 10

The following Gateway laptops, desktops and tablets have been tested as being suitable to install Windows 10 Creators Update

HP Products Tested with Windows 10

Lenovo devices tested for Windows 10 version 1809 (October 2018

Samsung - Find out if your system runs Windows 10.

Sony - What do I need to install Windows 10 on my PC?

Toshiba - Models tested

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If you do have to buy Windows 10:

How to buy Windows 10:

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/cat/Windows/categoryID.70036700