Can I upgrade Windows 8.1 HP Envy m6-k025dx sleekbook?

My son got this laptop for Christmas and immediately attempted to upgrade to 8.1 Windows and the screen went white.  I have restored the laptop after much effort and have not tried to update since... with the new update of Windows 8.1 which comes out April 8 and all the patches of HP drivers, anyone know if the upgrade process work now?

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I see that you have a question about upgrading to Windows 8.1. You should be able to update to Windows 8. 1 very well, all the drivers are available here. You can run the Wizard to upgrade to Microsoft to see if there is a conflict with your software.

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