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Hello, how do i update my acer E3-111 series that is currently on window 8.1
Thanoeun
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i want to update it to window 10. Can anyone help me with that please?
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Hi,
The support for Windows 8.1 ended in January 2023 but you could try using Media Creation Tool after downloading it from the link below, you need to backup all important data on an external HDD befofore start updating, you can still keep all files and apps but backing up will ensure that you don't lose any important files.
After backing up your important data, you can click “Update now" button in this link:https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/software-download/windows10
https://pureinfotech.com/upgrade-to-windows-10-from-windows-81/#:~:text=To%20upgrade%20from%20Windows%208.1,key%20will%20activate%20Windows%2010.
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2267-upgrade-windows-10-a.html
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You need to do a bootable 8GB USB with Rufus 3.21 that will download Win-10 from Microsoft as an .ISO FILE and make a bootable Win-10 installation USB.
Then go into your E3-111 bios and change the Boot priority to USB HDD as 1st boot option, then insert the installation Rufus 3.21 Win-10 USB into the laptops side USB port and reboot, this should start the Win-10 installation, when you get to “Where do you want to install windows“ part format the boot drive so that you do a Clean Install of Windows.
Then write your E3-111 laptops Win-8.1 – Microsoft 25 key numbers on a piece of paper and insert these 25 key numbers and letters when asked within the Win10 installation process, if it works great then proceed as your Win-10 will register automatically, if it doesn’t then proceed with the installation until it finishes and after you will need to Activate Windows 10/11 with a Digital license - The digital license is linked to your Microsoft account. First, check if your Windows 10 is linked to your Microsoft account. Click Windows icon > Choose Settings:
How to Activate Windows 10 with a Digital License
The digital license is linked to your Microsoft account.
Note: You will first need to check if your Windows 10 is linked to your Microsoft account.
Steps: Click Windows icon > Choose Settings > Select Update & Security > Select Activation > Check activation status