Hi
We got a 17R Inspiron 2 days ago. It is running Windows 8 OEM (no media delivered, product key "injected")
I am having the hardest time finding the 8.1 upgrade (read: I am not finding it at all). I can do whatever I want it is not turning up in the Windows Store.
I did so far:
- Updated all drivers
- Downloaded all updates (including the critical KBxxxx389)
- Reset the Windows Store (Clearing cache)
- Did all compatibility and upgrade checks from microsoft (all passed)
- My Inspiron 17R is compatible with 8.1
- My System supports more than the minimum requirements for 8.1 (Inspiron 5737 17R)
- And yes, I went through the Dell checklist for updating to 8.1
I. AM. SO. DONE!!!
I found articles with a page on the Microsoft site, that lets you upgrade to Windows 8.1 without going to the store. Even downloading an ISO.
I would like to know, if this works with the Windows 8 OEM installation that I have. I can use a 3rd party software to extract the product key, but I am not sure if I can use this alternative method to upgrade to Windows 8.1 with OEM.
IF NOT - what options do I have with everything I have done? Even resetting the Windows Store does not work.
Thanks for your help!