Upgrade to Windows 8.1 on a T530 that was downgraded to Windows 7

I want to install the upgrade Windows 8.1 Pro OS, and not have to recovery the OS to factory using the DVDs.  Has anyone been able to do this successful?   I can create an image of one, and roll it out that way, but this will be such a waste of time and effort.
Thanks!

It does a wipe of the system, returning it to factory new.  If I bought the Windows 8.1 upgrade 9for $199.99) via the Upgrade assistant, I can keep the personal files (still need to reinstall apps and windows settings).  So maybe it does not even matter.  I can image the drive, migrate the users files, and reconfigure the system to their specs...  Thanks MS for making this easy....

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