Information on Windows 8.1 Update

If the Windows 8.1 update does not install automatically or the system is not up-to-date, you can manually install the update by following these steps.

Tip:

Install the Windows 8.1 update to use the newly expanded features.

On a Windows 8.1 update-installed PC, the Exit and Search buttons will appear in the upper-right corner of the Start screen.

You must be connected to the internet to install the Windows 8.1 update.

The update progress window may appear differently, depending on the device.

  1. Run [Charms] on the Desktop or Start screen.

  2. In Charms, click [Settings] > [Change PC settings] > [Update and Recovery] manual.

  3. As shown in the figure, when the Windows update window appears, click [Check now].

  4. As shown in the figure, when a message that new updates are available appears, click [View Details].

  5. In View Details, click [Select all important updates] and the Install button to proceed.

  6. Once the new updates have been installed, click [Restart now] when the following screen appears to complete installation.