How To Fix Problem That You Are Getting To Upgrade Windows 8 To Windows 8.1

Yesterday Microsoft has launched the final version of Windows 8.1 and every Windows 8 users are busy now to upgrade their PC to Windows 8.1. Normally Windows 8 users can upgrade their PC to Windows 8.1 from Windows store. As you will get a prominent notification in Windows store about the available free update to upgrade your machine to Windows 8.1.

Problem to upgrade Windows 8



But some of readers asking me that they are unable to see such kind of notification in Windows store though they are using genuine Windows 8. It was very shocking for me. Moreover the users get frustrated to upgrade their system. And unable to enjoy Windows 8.1 at free of cost. 

After making some research I found the problem why you are not getting the upgrade notification. So here is a nice guide to fix this problem.

Step 1: Check Your Windows 8 Edition 

If you are using any this bellow Windows 8 version then you are unable to upgrade it from Windows store. As these edition does not support Windows store update. 


> Windows 8 Enterprise.
> Windows 8 Pro installed using KMS activation.
> Windows 8 editions installed using MSDN ISO images, and that are activated using multiple keys.


If you are not using any these above Windows 8 edition then proceed to next Step otherwise I am sorry for you.

Step 2: Install KB2871839 Update

Visit this website then download and install KB2871839 update on your system according your system whether 32bit or 64bit. This update will prepare your system for up-gradation. Though this update is available in normal Windows update option. Now restart your PC and open windows store to check notification and upgrade.

Hope your problem is solved and now you will be able to upgrade your Windows 8 PC and tab to Windows 8.1. If any problem you face please comment and share this information to your friends who also getting this problem also.

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