Updating from Windows 8: Super easy!<\/h3>\n
If you already use Windows 8, you can sit back and relax. The installation of Windows 8.1 is similar to a service pack from older versions of Windows. All your\u00a0programs, settings, documents, and apps are saved.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/articles-images.sftcdn.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2013\/10\/windows-8.1-start-menu-softonic-EN600.jpg\")
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Upgrade from Windows 7: Two Alternatives<\/h3>\n
When you upgrade from Windows 7<\/a> to Windows 8.1, you can only take your settings, files and personal data with you. Programs installed under Windows 7 will be lost<\/strong>. Microsoft provides no real upgrade version of Windows 8.1 for older systems, but you can upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 8, and then update\u00a0to Windows 8.1 for free. This way, you can take your Windows 7 installed programs with you.<\/p>\n In addition, the upgrade license is cheaper than the\u00a0full version of Windows 8.1. The acquired programs, however, only\u00a0work with appropriate compatibility.The Windows 8 upgrade wizard can give an indication, which will also recommend the necessary upgrade to purchase. Check the report from the upgrade wizard carefully. The change to Windows 8 might not\u00a0be worth it and you might prefer to stay with Windows 7. Money saving tip<\/strong>: go ahead with the upgrade to Windows 8 Pro.\u00a0This is only slightly more expensive than the standard version, and the update to Windows 8.1 is free. An\u00a0upgrade at a later date from Windows 8.1 to Windows 8.1 Pro with the Windows 8.1 Pro Pack would cost you a lot more.<\/p>\n When you upgrade from Windows Vista, you can only bring your system settings\u00a0and files. Unfortunately, there is no handy detour via Windows 7. Theoretically, you could keep your programs by upgrading to Windows 7 and then Windows 8. For this to work, however, you would need to get two separate upgrade licenses. The effort is worthwhile<\/strong> in any case, particularly if there are incompatibilities.<\/p>\n Whatever you decide, be sure that you’ve at least\u00a0installed\u00a0the Windows Vista Service Pack 1<\/a>. Without Service Pack 1, switching\u00a0to Windows 8.1 will result in the loss of all the specific system settings from your programs. An additional installation of Windows Vista Service Pack 2<\/a> can’t\u00a0hurt either. When purchasing,\u00a0the same applies as for\u00a0Windows 7: get the upgrade for Windows 8 Pro.<\/p>\n The upgrade options for Windows XP are similar to those of Windows Vista: you can take any installed programs with you, and your personal files will remain intact. Unlike Vista, however,\u00a0your system settings are not kept.<\/p>\n As with Windows 7 and Vista, you should pick up the Windows 8 Pro Upgrade and save yourself some money. This upgrade requires the Windows XP Service Pack 3<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you already use Windows 8, then you’ve got it easy. Windows 8.1 is free and takes care of all of your programs and settings. For Windows 7, Vista and XP, you should first upgrade to Windows 8 Pro; what is retained from the old system\u00a0depends on the\u00a0version you’re upgrading. In any case, when you get to this stage, you’re getting\u00a0more for the same amount of money. The acquisition of Windows 8.1 Pro on its own is much more expensive.<\/p>\n [Original article written by Markus Kasanmascheff<\/a> on Softonic DE<\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When migrating to Windows 8.1, there are several things to consider. Unlike Windows 8, there’s no upgrade license for Windows 8.1. However, a cost-effective change from Windows 7, Vista and XP is still possible. 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<\/p>\nUpgrading from Windows Vista: Watch the Service Pack!<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nUpgrading from Windows XP: Almost like Vista<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nIn conclusion<\/h3>\n
Have you upgraded to Windows 8.1 yet?<\/h3>\n