How to Upgrade to Windows 8.1 From Windows 8

Make sure your PC has all recent Windows updates.
1a. Click settings on the Charms menu.

1b. Click Change PC settings.

1c. Select Windows Update

1d. Click the Check for updates now button to see if there are any new files. 

1e. Force any updates to install immediately by clicking on the “We’ll install . . . automatically” link then Intall.

2. Open the Windows Store app.

3. Click the Update to Windows 8.1 button. If you don’t see this button on the screen, check for updates again, close and reopen the Windows Store or reboot your machine.

4. Click the Download button to confirm

You may have to wait 30 minutes or more for the install to download, but you can keep using your computer during this time.

5. Click Restart Now when prompted

Your computer will then take several minutes installing Windows 8.1, complete with at least one reboot. You can walk away from your computer and do something else for 5 minutes or more because your input won’t be required for a while.

6.Click “I Accept” when presented with the License terms.

7. Click Use Express Settings at the bottom of the screen. You can also choose custom settings, but we find the Express settings work well for most users

8. Sign in to Windows as you normally would.

9. Allow Windows to send a security code to your phone if it prompts you. You can skip this step, but may not be able to sync your account across PCs without performing it later.

10. Enter the code you received on your phone at the prompt.

11. Click Next on the Skydrive screen.

You will then have to wait a few minutes while Windows finishes the install process. You’ll see some messages on the screen that say it is setting up and installing apps.