: Support for Windows 8.1 ended on January 10, 2023 . Your system will still work, but it will not receive new security updates, making it more vulnerable to viruses.

Yes, you can still update Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 , although Microsoft has officially ended support for both versions. Because the —the original method for this update—closed for Windows 8 in 2019, you must now use manual workarounds. How to Update Windows 8 to 8.1

: Once downloaded, right-click the ISO file and select Mount . This will create a virtual drive in "This PC". Run Setup : Open the new drive and double-click setup.exe .

: During the installation process, choose the option to keep personal files and settings to perform an in-place upgrade without losing your data. Important Considerations