Can I Upgrade from Windows Xp to Windows 8?
Contents If Your Pc Is of a Certain Vintage, It May Not Be Capable of Running Microsoft’s Latest and Greatest. Additionally, There Is No Direct Upgrade Path...
If your PC is of a certain vintage, it may not be capable of running Microsoft’s latest and greatest. Additionally, there is no direct upgrade path from XP to Windows 8.1. You will need to upgrade to Windows 8 first and then install Windows 8.1 via the Windows Store.
Can I upgrade Windows XP to Windows 8 for free?
If you’re using Windows 8, upgrading to Windows 8.1 is both easy and free. If you’re using another operating system (Windows 7, Windows XP, OS X), you can either buy a boxed version ($120 for normal, $200 for Windows 8.1 Pro), or opt for one of the free methods listed below.
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Prepare XP for Windows 8 Upgrade
Before trying to do an upgrade from XP to Windows 8, make sure your system has the hardware to upgrade. According to Microsoft, you’ll need the following: Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster. RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)
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