Where can you download Windows 8.1?

Windows 8.1 was made available for download via MSDN and Technet and available as a free upgrade for retail copies of Windows 8 and Windows RT users via the Windows Store. A server version, Windows Server 2012 R2, was released on October 18, 2013. Windows 8.1 aimed to address complaints of Windows 8 users and reviewers on launch.

What is the end of support date for Windows 8.1?

After January 10, 2023, Windows 8.1 will be considered End of Life/End of Support by Microsoft. These distinctions are eventually assigned to older versions of hardware or software and mean they are no longer supported by their creator and will exist as a completely outdated asset.

What are the system requirements for Windows 8.1?

Windows 8.1 requires your machine to have at least a 1 GHz processor or faster with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2. You will also need at least 1 GB of RAM if you're running on a 32-bit processor or 2 GB RAM for those on 64-bit, and hard disk space of 16 GB or 20 GB respectively.

How do you update to Windows 8.1?

(If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings .) Tap or click Update and recovery, and then tap or click Windows Update. Tap or click Choose how updates get installed.