As we get closer to the general availability of Windows 8.1 (which will happen for current users on October 18 and 17 through the Windows Store), the question becomes more and more: How do I upgrade to the final version of Windows 8.1? There are several answers to this question, because it all depends on what you are using.
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Windows 11: Free upgrade from Windows 8.1 (Official)
Before we go any further, let's start from the beginning and say that Windows 8.1 is an update, not an upgrade, and the first of its kind. This is because Microsoft is moving from a traditional 3-year model to an annual release model, so things are moving faster now. The new operating system update brings not only bug fixes and performance improvements, but also new features. — A Windows Service Pack would be the closest you can think of for comparison, but service packs never offered new features, except for Windows XP of course.
For current Windows 8 users, Windows 8.1 is a free update and is delivered through the Windows Store app.
SEE ALSO: Apps and services bundled in Windows 8.1, Skype is also included
