The download may take several hours depending on your Internet connection.
Search for Windows 8.1 and click Download.On the Start screen, click the Store tile.Select all listed drivers, applications, and utilities and click Install.Installs the latest updates from Microsoft to prepare the Windows 8 operating system for the update. Select all listed drivers, applications and utilities and click Install.Installs the latest updates from Sony to prepare your VAIO computer for the update. If you don't follow this step, you may lose part of your playlist. Before updating to Windows 8.1, update to the latest version of the Music by Sony app in the Windows Store.You may need to update to the latest version.Check your Anti-Spyware software's support website before updating to Windows 8.1.Backing up your data enables you to recover your data in case of loss.It is your sole responsibility to back up your data.Recovery media enables you to return your operating system to its original state.Do not use battery power while performing the update. Plug the computer AC adapter into a working power outlet.Remove any external hardware (such as USB drives or printers) from the computer.Step 1 - Prepare your PC before Installing Windows 8.1 UpdateĬomplete all steps before beginning the update. Step 1 - Prepare computer for installation/precautions.
IMPORTANT: Windows 8.1 Update LimitationsĬlick here for the list of applications and functions that may not work as usual upon installation of Windows 8.1.Follow the Windows 8 Upgrade Instructions for VAIO PCs. If your PC is supported, you will need to upgrade to Windows 8 before updating to Windows 8.1.If you have not already, please go to the Update Your PC page, and check your computer model. You need to check to see if your PC supports Windows 8.1.For computers that originally shipped with Windows 7 preinstalled:.Follow the steps in the Update to Windows 8.1 section below.If you're already running Windows 8, you can update to Windows 8.1 for free.For computers that originally shipped with Windows 8 preinstalled:.Are you ready to take your Windows experience to the next level? Follow the steps below to update to Windows 8.1. If you could not find the correct drivers by yourself, or you are not sure of the device model, please contact us for help.Īlternatively, you could try the easy-to-use driver update utility which could scan for your computer drivers, find problems and install matched drivers automatically.Microsoft has released Windows 8.1, a free update for Windows 8.
Please select your Sony model in the section below to find the proper driver.