windows 8.1 update

[hammadkhan]

hello I have 8.1 preview installed on my pc. will I be able to update to full version of windows 8.1 when it comes out on 18th October?

I have been looking for an answer about updating from preview. Please help!!!!

 

[bjaminnyc]

No. From everything I've read, and consistent with the win 8.0 previews, you're going to need to completely reinstall the entire OS. Back up and wipe the drive, otherwise you'll end up with 8.1 Preview folders and files that are a pain in a** to delete.