Can't Update to Windows 8.1 Preview (Windows Store update)

[Sszecret Veteran]

Good news, the ISOs are here! http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/preview-download

[TPreston]

_{But theyre useless for RT, Uh online installers are such a massive PITA :angry:} 

 

_{Has anyone managed to get a UK Surface RT up to 8.1 ? Cant believe they bungled this update so bad.}

[DaveLegg Developer]

_{But theyre useless for RT, Uh online installers are such a massive PITA :angry:} 

 

_{Has anyone managed to get a UK Surface RT up to 8.1 ? Cant believe they bungled this update so bad.}

Just finished the update on mine, using the "Install the US language, and do a quick registry edit" method posted earlier in the thread. Worked fine, no problems at all.

[threetonesun]

_{But theyre useless for RT, Uh online installers are such a massive PITA :angry:} 

 

_{Has anyone managed to get a UK Surface RT up to 8.1 ? Cant believe they bungled this update so bad.}

 

... well, it is a preview release.

[Sylar0]

... well, it is a preview release.

Yes but you realise its not a new OS its the modern equal to a service pack beta or has everyone forgotten XP SP2 added features, get it right Microsoft yikes they name it a preview and everyone forgives them and I love the company. Don't suppose I can use the ISO in any way to do an upgrade really don't want to reformat?

[the better twin]

Finally managed to get it installed. Getting blinded by the brightness on this laptop though which is now no longer adjustable. Need the Nvidia drivers I think.

[JTaylor69]

Are there issues if the US language is set via the registry hack, especially when it comes to updating to the final?

My base language is currently EN-GB.

[tonyt3rry]

is the store being hammered at the moment or something had a little mess up with the install for the store update got it back and running got the pop up for the store to download update, then when i click the picture and click install I get a error saying it isnt available right now anyone else getting this?

[cpl183]

everytime i try to download from the store it loads for about 3/4 of the file and then stops. the progress bar resets to zero and the download just sits there and does nothing. i tried it several times without luck, it always stops at roughly the same spot. any ideas?

[tonyt3rry]

im gonna try this method out now and ill get back to the forum http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1_pr-windows_store/the-windows-81-preview-isnt-available-right-now/274c3506-19f8-4bc1-ae32-9f35e855915b?page=2

[tonyt3rry]

tried to download with the new us lang and the reg edit same error :( must be the store about to give up to be honest

ok i did the wsreset and its letting me download the dl bar isnt filling up quick or much so far but its a start

[Sylar0]

is the store being hammered at the moment or something had a little mess up with the install for the store update got it back and running got the pop up for the store to download update, then when i click the picture and click install I get a error saying it isnt available right now anyone else getting this?

Yep got this.

[Sylar0]

Sorry to reply to my own post has anyone had trouble who has used the reg hack/ managed to install the update file but NOT been able to install 8.1 had problems accessing their store tonight? Wondering if I should change my OS base language back to EN UK anyone got the code or a list of them?

 

PS update to any UKers http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-8/preview-download note the EN GB url looks like our only option is ISO? Seems to be redirecting me if I click the email Microsoft only just sent me to tell me about the preview.

[PGHammer]

If you have a VL (Volume) version OTHER than Enterprise and are failing to update via the Store, try updating via the ISO.  Not one attempt at updating via the Store worked (8 x64 Pro VL) - however, both ISO-based updates worked.

 

Also, I found out where some Office 2013 x64 VL installs fail - if you are installing from the rollup that includes the JUNE 2013 updates, it will invariably fail in the bootstrapper (problems in the install of the Proofing Tools) - however, going one month back (MAY 2013) works just fine.  This ONLY happens if you install Office 2013 *after* updating to the 8.1 Preview, though.

 

So far, I have no (as in none whatever) major (and few other) application issues.  IE11 is decidedly quicker all around (and it's better-behaved on Flash-heavy pages, even in Facebook).  My only issues with IE1`1 and Facebook involve three browser-based games hosted on Facebook (all from the same publisher - Plarium).  I may finally be able to stop playing Musical Browsers and just use IE11 (desktop) for everything.

[tkaw220]

When attempt to upgrade from ISO on my Windows 8 Pro PC, it offers only two options: (1) Keep personal files only and (2) Keep nothing. Will it wipe out all my desktop applications and everything outside the Users folder if I go with "Keep personal files only"?

 

Thank you.

[Sylar0]

When attempt to upgrade from ISO on my Windows 8 Pro PC, it offers only two options: (1) Keep personal files only and (2) Keep nothing. Will it wipe out all my desktop applications and everything outside the Users folder if I go with "Keep personal files only"?

 

Thank you.

Ditto anyone know if you can keep NON STORE applications if you upgrade via the ISO? Think I might just end up dual booting.... kind of sucks Microsoft all this trouble....

[grayscale]

Ditto anyone know if you can keep NON STORE applications if you upgrade via the ISO? Think I might just end up dual booting.... kind of sucks Microsoft all this trouble....

You can through the ISO. It will give you the option to Keep files and apps. I just updated through the ISO. It took a while and it's tough fighting the urge to do a clean install :P I only plan on wiping this out when the final comes out.

[PGHammer]

Ditto anyone know if you can keep NON STORE applications if you upgrade via the ISO? Think I might just end up dual booting.... kind of sucks Microsoft all this trouble....

Yes, you can - in fact, you should be able to keep everyting (I did in both upgrade runs).  Depending on what happens, I will likely be doing yet another runthrough over the next two weeks due to hardware changes.

[Sylar0]

You can through the ISO. It will give you the option to Keep files and apps. I just updated through the ISO. It took a while and it's tough fighting the urge to do a clean install :p I only plan on wiping this out when the final comes out.

 

Thank you likewise I love wiping but only for RTM/ new major OS updates.

Yes, you can - in fact, you should be able to keep everyting (I did in both upgrade runs).  Depending on what happens, I will likely be doing yet another runthrough over the next two weeks due to hardware changes.

Thanks.

[tkaw220]

Done upgrade from ISO. It wiped out all my desktop applications but I keep all my files though. Upgrade process completed very smoothly. And my PC is extremely fast and stable.

[Sylar0]

Done upgrade from ISO. It wiped out all my desktop applications but I keep all my files though. Upgrade process completed very smoothly. And my PC is extremely fast and stable.

What I thought upgrade was suppose to keep desktop applications? I was just about to upgrade my system god I've got like 80 or more application I need,

[grayscale]

What I thought upgrade was suppose to keep desktop applications? I was just about to upgrade my system god I've got like 80 or more application I need,

You will have 3 options:

- Keep files and apps (yes, this include desktop applications and this is what I chose)

- Keep files only

- Wipe out everything

Just read carefully and make sure that you choose the option that suits you.

[PGHammer]

How did you wind up losing your desktop applications?  I kept all of mine (I did a minimus install of Origin due to a single game - the SimCity reboot - having upgrade issues being installed after upgrading to 8.1; therefore, I did the upgrade beforehand).  Firefox won't likely be reinstalled except in extremis - IE11 (desktop) is that solid performancewise.  I'm going with VS 2013 (also in Preview) - therefore no VS 2012.  No issues with Steam (which will be reinstalled last).  I mentioned Office 2013 in a different thread.

[Sylar0]

You will have 3 options:

- Keep files and apps (yes, this include desktop applications and this is what I chose)

- Keep files only

- Wipe out everything

Just read carefully and make sure that you choose the option that suits you.

Odd I went to burn the ISO booted from the DVD and it told me I had to reboot into windows to do an upgrade fine, but I only have two options Keep personal files only and Nothing.

[tkaw220]

You will have 3 options:

- Keep files and apps (yes, this include desktop applications and this is what I chose)

- Keep files only

- Wipe out everything

Just read carefully and make sure that you choose the option that suits you.

 

You should try the ISO. It offers only 2 options, keep files only and keep nothing.