Download windows 8.1 through store and install later
I have a laptop that came pre-installed with Windows 8 and I'm going to upgrade to 8.1 through the store in the next couple weeks. The information I have found say that you can pause the download and resume it again later, but What I am trying to find
out is: Can I go to the store and download it now and then run the upgrade later when I am offline?
I don't always have internet connectivity all the time. (I don't know how long 3+ gigs take to download, but I am supposed to then sit there while it downloads and and then not disturb the thing while it runs through the upgrade?) Sounds
like an all day gig.
I'd like to download it now and then hold off on the actual install until later. Is this possible? Do you need to have internet connection to do the upgrade if you can? Can you upgrade it later like this, then maybe check for updates next time
you have an internet connection?
if you have fast internet connection at home and for your own peaceful mind and soul I would suggest you to do it during weekend and maybe bring your gf or your band and practice at home
And please make sure all your driver for Windows 8.1 upgrade provided by your laptop manufactured, you can check at your laptop manufactured site
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