Windows 8.1 upgrade from Windows 8

The last couple of days I have had the opportunity to work out getting the Windows 8.1 update loaded without having to set up or use a Microsoft account, thereby avoiding the "online" user account on your computer. I did find that the non microsoft programs such as antivirus, open office, teamviewer and start button software did not get deleted. So, either microsoft fixed that update annoyance or the avoidance of the microsoft account did.( who knows) But , I would still not do this without at least backing up your user data. I worked with 2 Windows 8 computers, one that had the upgrade "pop-up" on its' screen and one that I went looking for the upgrade.
The time it takes to do the procedure is about three hours, give or take, depending on your internet speed. The download file you need from microsoft is around 4GB.
If you care to try this on your own please remember two things. 1) When you get to the setting up stage, DO NOT BE CONNECTED TO THE NET and skip the step to do so!!! 2) Do the "customized" install, unless of course you want all Microsoft's "bigbrother" stuff watching everything you do on your puter.
In the near future I will write the full step by step update procedure and add it as a chapter to my book. The procedure will be lengthy to write. I will post when it is added to the book.