Tech enthusiast gets Windows 8.1 to install on a system restricted by the ancient (1984) EGA graphics standard.

How do you install Windows 8.1? With PCWorld's help, of course. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process, no matter which OS you upgrade from.

Identifying your system type is also important when upgrading. If you're running a 32-bit version of Windows, upgrading to 64-bit can help unlock the full potential of your computer.

Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit, Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Boot, Sleep & Hibernate Performance Using BootRacer we measured the time it took for Windows to boot.

Windows 8.1 will begin warning its few remaining users about January 2023 update cutoff These PCs are too old to run Windows 11, but Windows 10 can still buy them time.

Now that you're used to the new Windows 8.1 Update, it's time to clear up some space on that hard drive.

Going forward, the app will only work with 64-bit versions of Windows 11 and Windows 10. Paint.NET will no longer support Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or any 32-bit versions of Windows going forward.

Microsoft is readying its campaign to notify Windows 8.1 users about the end-of-support date for the product: January 10, 2023.