
INSTALLING WINDOWS 8.1
This guide will take you through each step in installing Windows 
8.1 on your VIZIO PC.
This guide is for the following models:
• CT14-A4 • CT14T-B0
• CT15-A4 • CT14T-B1
• CT15-A5 • CT15T-B0
• CN15-A5 • CT15T-B1
• CA24T-A3 • CA24T-B0
• CA24T-A4 • CA24T-B1
• CA27-A4 • CA27T-B1
• CA27T-A5
The steps include:
• Installing Windows 8.1
• Updating the SRS Audio Application
All Important Windows Updates must be installed in 
order to install Windows 8.1. 
INSTALLING WINDOWS 8.1
To install Windows 8.1:
1. The Windows 8.1 update notification will appear when the 
update is available for download. Select Go to the Store. 
If the notification does not appear, go directly to the 
Windows Store by selecting the Store Tile. 
Make sure your computer is connected to a power outlet.
OR
If you do not wish to install the Windows 8.1 update, 
you can choose to skip the update within the 
Windows Store. The update notification will reappear 
each month.
 

2. The Windows Store appears. Select the Update Windows tile 
and follow the on-screen instructions to begin the 
installation process.
4. On the Choose what to keep page, choose the option of 
your preference and select Next. 
3. On the License Terms page, check I accept the license  
terms and select Accept to continue. 
5. The Setup Wizard displays a summary of your settings. Select 
Install to begin installing Windows 8.1. 
 

6. Windows 8.1 installs. The computer will restart a few times 
throughout the installation process. 
The screen may go blank during the installation, 
simply swipe the trackpad to wake the screen.  
DO NOT TURN OFF the computer during the update 
process.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your computer.
 

UPDATING THE SRS AUDIO APPLICATION
The SRS Audio Enhancement Application will need to be updated 
to function with Windows 8.1.
To update the SRS Audio application:
1. Open your Internet browser and navigate to: 
http://store.vizio.com/drivers.
2. Select your device/model from the list. 
3. Download the latest Windows 8.1 SRS Audio Application 
(Version 1.12.89 or later).
4. When the download is complete, double-click on the file.  
The setup application launches. Follow the on-screen 
instructions.
5. When the installation is complete, restart the computer.
6. After the computer restarts, verify the application version by 
navigating to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and  
Features.
 

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