It picked up my old Windows 8 local user account.ĩ)Even after entering my local user account credential, it showed the below error related to setting up an online Microsoft account.
Basically, it will install a new Windows OS to replace the existing OS without formatting the hard disk.ħ) Once the installation is completed, you will go through the steps to customize Windows OS.Ĩ) The good thing is it did not ask to log in or create an online Microsoft account. It will not give the option to select keep personal files, Windows settings and apps options. If you try this update with normal Windows 8.1 Enterprise ISO which is available for the public, you will get only the ‘Nothing’ option. Obviously, we do not need to lose any existing data, programs and Windows settings. Make sure to download the correct 32-bit or 64-bit version matching your existing OS version.ģ) Once you execute the installation, it will start preparing the files.Ĥ) Next screen is to download the latest updates from the Microsoft site while installing.ĥ) This step is very important.
How to Update Windows 8 Enterprise to Windows 8.1 Enterprise without losing Dataġ) Download the ISO from Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC). Microsoft clearly says the reason below why the normal update is not possible by the Windows store. You will lose your personal data and old system files will be moved to Windows.old folder. If you upgrade the existing Windows 8 Enterprise with the normal ISO file, it will be installed like a new OS. Mostly the Microsoft EA and SA business customers have access to VLSC.īy any chance, you have Windows 8 Enterprise on your home computers, the only solution is to take a full backup of your data, format and install Windows 10 as a new installation. Windows 8 Enterprise can be upgraded only by the medium you download from the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC). Even you can’t upgrade it by the ISO file available from the Microsoft site publicly. Update: If you are using Windows 8 Enterprise version at home, you would be in slight trouble, because you can’t upgrade it to Windows 8.1 from the Windows store or control panel.
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