Can Windows XP be upgraded to Windows 8.1?

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I'm using Windows XP Professional SP3 and want to install Windows 8.1 Pro VL.

If I choose Update option while installing, that can move files, settings and applications to Windows 8, so can I install by this option, given that I have Windows XP SP3?

smarterway

Posted 2014-12-11T15:47:15.547

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Question was closed 2014-12-15T15:29:00.930

1Do not drasticly edit your question, if you have a new question then ask a separate question – Scott Chamberlain – 2014-12-13T22:05:22.293

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If I'm following you correctly, you want to perform an in-place upgrade of XP to Windows 8.1.

This is not supported.

From Microsoft:

To upgrade to Windows 8.1 from Windows Vista or Windows XP, you'll need to install it from a Windows 8.1 DVD and perform a clean installation. This means you won't be able to keep any files, settings, or programs when you upgrade.

Ƭᴇcʜιᴇ007

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