10 gb 8.1 rt??

[pattyandchips]

I?m thinking of getting a surface rt 32gb and recently read that Windows 8.1 RT requires 10 GB of free space. I was wondering is this in addition to the existing installation leaving users with just 5gb free space?? Or just during the installation?

Thanks

 

[aldovelco]

I have the same doubt, I went to the store yesterday and ordered a 32 GB Surface which will arrive in 15 days... now I see 8.1 needs 10GB >_<

 

[inteller]

you will need 10Gb free but 8.1 will actually leave more space when it is done.

 

[mase123987]

I want to say 16-20gb are free. Remember that you can more the recovery partition to a flash drive to free up that space.

 

[infinidim]

you will need 10Gb free but 8.1 will actually leave more space when it is done.

That's good news that it leaves more space when it's done.

 

[foxik_suomi]

That's good news that it leaves more space when it's done.

You'll have about 4Gb more of free space once update is installed.

 

[nasellok]

This is only the amount of free space you need to install the update - not how much space it will take up. Plus, dont forget you have SD card expandable storage, and the recovery partition can be removed - which I highly reccomend before you update you create the recovery drive, without you could get screwed if the update doesnt go to plan. I didnt have any issues, but have read that some have had issues. Be patient when installing, it will take probably 1-2 hours to do it through downloading, installing, rebooting, etc.........its so worth it. With 8.1, this device rocks.

 

[GrabMyWrist]

Get the 64 GB version. You won't regret having the extra space.

 

[Leahtt]

I'm thinking of the 64GB version. Had another play with an RT Surface today. Not sure I can wait until October 18!

 

[mms-pc]

I think the "10GB" is for complete installation of 8.1RT, and I don't think it would take up this much space if we just update from current RT to 8.1RT via Windows Update.