For windows xp to windows 8 1.
How to update windows xp to windows 8.
I ll look at other migration tools in my next article.
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.
Plus upgrade assistant will also check whether the desktop apps on an xp system will work in windows 8 not windows 8 1.
Steps to updated windows xp.
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.
Snapshot of a.
According to microsoft you ll need the following.
Windows 8 1 isn t designed for installation on pcs running windows vista or windows xp microsoft warns on its upgrade page.
If you purchased windows 8 from the microsoft store and you are using the windows 8 upgrade assistant the key will be embedded.
Basically redmond would much prefer.
Finding and running the windows update tool.
From the hardware update wizard choose no not this time to the windows update question followed by next from the search and installation options screen choose don t search i will choose the driver to install option again followed by next.
Prepare xp for windows 8 upgrade.
Open the windows update page by following start all programs windows update.
Enter your product key.