Windows 8 1 is long outdated but technically supported through 2023 if you need to download an iso to reinstall the full version of the operating system you can download one.
How to update windows xp to windows 8.
Open the windows update page by following start all programs windows update.
Right click on the hardware item choose properties the driver tab and then the update drive button.
Finding and running the windows update tool.
If you download a iso file or purchased windows 8 on dvd check your email when you registered to purchase the upgrade or check your windows 8 product packaging for the product key.
Prepare xp for windows 8 upgrade.
Steps to updated windows xp.
If you purchased windows 8 from the microsoft store and you are using the windows 8 upgrade assistant the key will be embedded.
I ll look at other migration tools in my next article.
Plus upgrade assistant will also check whether the desktop apps on an xp system will work in windows 8 not windows 8 1.
Enter your product key.
Before trying to do an upgrade from xp to windows 8 make sure your system has the hardware to upgrade.
For windows xp to windows 8 1.
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According to microsoft you ll need the following.
Wait for the windows update page that opened to load and if there is a windows xp update pack after the page loads an express recommended button will appear.