Help: How can I update Windows 8.1

Hello

I just had my alienware x 51 and before start using it, I would like to update W8 W8.1. The problem is that the link for the update does not appear in the Windows store. Why?

I have tried everything that Microsoft offers: W8 all updates are installed, I have reset the cache store,... but the link does not pop up. I begin to doubt that the W8 copy that comes with my x 51 is not eligible to be updated. Can anyone help?

Thank you in advance.

All copies of Windows 8 are eligible for the 8.1 update.

Browse the solutions presented in this thread:
http://en.community.Dell.com/support-forums/software-OS/f/4677/t/19537901.aspx

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