Whether you are an enterprise user or just a personal home user with Windows 8 running, you have options to upgrade to Windows 8.1. Wondering how to upgrade Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 other than the official upgrade from the Windows Store. That’s a lucky case.
For many users, upgrading to Windows 8.1 from Windows Store might not be a viable option, where comes the option to Update Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 using ISO file. You need to have an external ISO file – optionally a bootable disc.
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Installing or upgrading to Windows 8.1 via ISO requires you to mount ISO files or boot from bootable disc. Ensure your Windows 8 device is power connected.
![[How to] Update Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 using ISO file 2 Windows 8.1: Getting a few things ready](http://cdn.techsansar.com/img/win-81-2.jpg)
![[How to] Update Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 using ISO file 3 Making sure you're ready to install](http://cdn.techsansar.com/img/upgrade-installing.jpg)
![[How to] Update Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 using ISO file 4 Windows 8.1 Setup: Choosing what to keep - Windows settings, personal files, and apps](http://cdn.techsansar.com/img/win81-upgrade.jpg)
![[How to] Update Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 using ISO file 5 Windows 8.1 Setup ready to install - Option to keep Windows Settings, personal files, and apps](http://cdn.techsansar.com/img/win-81-ready-to-install-now.jpg)