GE70 2OE: How to successfully update to Windows 8.1

Hi all. I have successfully upgraded my MSI GE70 2OE (non-raid sku) to Windows 8.1. It is a little bit of a headache, but I will cover what I did in order to get it to work*.
1) Download Windows 8.1 from the Windows Store. It will download and automatically install in the background. It takes a little bit, depending on internet connection.
2) While this is going on, download the appropriate Windows 8.1 drivers/BIOS/EC (MSI GE70 2OE. If you are using the raid sku aka a laptop that came with a Super Raid setup use the raid sku bios. (Do this while the update is downloading). Do not install these yet. (Note: THESE DRIVERS ARE FOR THE MSI GE70 2OE ONLY!)
3) Download the MSI HQ USB BIOS Flash Tool. You will need a USB flash drive/key for this portion.
4) Right click on the BIOS file you downloaded and make sure it is unblocked. Then unzip the BIOS file. Follow this tutorial using "method 2: Processing a BIOS file directly". This step will make a bootable USB key so you can flash to the Windows 8.1 BIOS.
5) Once Windows 8.1 is downloaded, let it install. Do not do any installing of drivers/BIOS/EC at this time. Let Windows boot back to the lock screen. Once it gets there, shutdown the laptop.
6) Reset the EC using this procedure.
7) Insert the USB key you created in step 4. Start the laptop. Press the DELETE key during startup (before you see the MSI screen) to enter the BIOS. Set the BIOS to boot from a USB key. Exit and Save changes (F10). Let the key update the BIOS.
8) Once this is done, allow the computer to restart. Press the DELETE key to enter the BIOS. Once you are in the BIOS, you can remove the USB key. Change the options for boot back to the "UEFI: Windows Boot Manager" option. Exit and save (F10).
9) Let the computer boot into Windows 8.1. You will have to go through all the setup options you did when you first got your laptop. I did not experience any loss of data, but YMMV. If everything went correctly, you should not either.
10) Once you are done with the initial setup, you can log in and start installing all your Windows 8.1 drivers you downloaded from MSI. After EACH driver install, restart your computer.
11) Once you are done with driver installs, shutdown Windows and do the EC reset procedure (discussed in step 6).
12) (Note: Before doing this step, make sure you save all work, as the computer will shutdown once this step completes). Once this is done, reboot into Windows. You now need to install the EC file you downloaded in step 2. (This file will be listed under the Firmware section in the link I provided). Once downloaded, right click the file, make sure you unblock it, then unzip the file. You want to run the file in the folder "whatever you named the unzip location">1757EMS1.506>Win named Autoflash.exe. Once this is complete, the computer will automatically shutdown.
13) After shutdown, reset the EC using the procedure discussed in steps 6 and 11.
14) At this point, you can now start up your computer. Everything should be (tm) working correctly.
*I want to point out that this is the method i used and may not work for you. If you attempt to do these things, you do so at your own risk. MSI, myself, and the flying spaghetti monster are not responsible for any loss of data, malfunctioning hardware, or broken objects in your home that may result from using this procedure. This guide is provided as is, with no warranty. Void where prohibited by law.
If you have any issues, I will attempt to help as best I can. However, the above statement applies.

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