It doesn't preserve everything. Some are reporting added features (like WMC) are missing after the upgrade.
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Michael Niehaus Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 2:49 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [mssms] RE: Windows 8.1 RTM and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM available... It's a simple upgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1, preserving apps, settings, and data. But when going from Windows 7 to 8.1, only your user data would be preserved; you would have to reinstall all your apps. You could go from 7->8->8.1, not sure if it's worth the effort - depends on how many apps you have :) Thanks, -Michael From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Marcum, John Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 6:44 AM To: '[email protected]' Subject: [mssms] RE: Windows 8.1 RTM and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM available... http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/2234-upgrade-install-windows-8-windows- 8-1-a.html _____ John Marcum Sr. Desktop Architect Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP _____ From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Ed Aldrich Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 1:40 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [mssms] RE: Windows 8.1 RTM and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM available... Anyone know if 8.1 can upgrade Win7 directly? Yes, I'm too lazy to go looking... From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] <mailto:[mailto:[email protected]]> On Behalf Of Ewing, Scott L Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 10:46 AM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [mssms] RE: Windows 8.1 RTM and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM available... What's in Windows 8.1 Enterprise that isn't in Windows 8.1 Pro you ask? This article http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/jj721676.aspx#editions says: What are the differences between Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Pro, and Windows 8.1 Enterprise? Windows 8.1 is the basic edition for home users. It includes the core feature set that home users require but does not include key business features, such as support for the ability to join domains, process Group Policy, and so on. Windows 8.1 Pro is for small- and medium-sized businesses. It provides enhanced features that help to easily connect to company networks, access files on the go, encrypt data, and more. Last, Windows 8.1 Enterprise edition is available through Windows Software Assurance. It includes all the capabilities of Windows 8.1 Pro, plus premium features such as Windows To Go, DirectAccess, BranchCache, AppLocker, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), and Windows 8 app deployment. From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Michael Niehaus Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 5:33 PM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ; [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [mssms] RE: Windows 8.1 RTM and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM available... Just note that it's Windows 8.1 Pro at this point. Windows 8.1 Enterprise isn't available yet. And it's for evaluation, not production deployment - you have to wait until October 18th for that :) Thanks, -Michael From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Marable, Mike Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 6:30 AM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ; [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [MDT-OSD] RE: Windows 8.1 RTM and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM available... Well that figures. I just rebuilt my lab servers with Preview over the weekend. Oh well, I suppose I can start over again. :) Mike From: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Johan Arwidmark Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 1:56 PM To: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> ; [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> Subject: [MDT-OSD] Windows 8.1 RTM and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM available... 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