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The next major update to Windows 8, called Windows 8.1 Update, is now available.
Windows 8.1 Update is the second major update to the Windows 8 operating system.
This update, previously referred to as Windows 8.1 Update 1 and Windows 8 Spring Update, is free for all Windows 8 owners. If you're running Windows 8,1, you must install Windows 8.1 Update to continue receiving patches after April 8, 2014.
Windows 8.1 Update includes a number of user interface changes, especially for those using Windows 8 with a keyboard and/or a mouse.
For basic Windows 8 information, like system requirements, see my Windows 8: Important Facts. See my Windows 8.1 summary for more on Microsoft's first major update to Windows 8.
Windows 8.1 Update Release Date
Windows 8.1 Update was first made publicly available on April 8, 2014 and is currently the most recent major update to Windows 8.The next major update to Windows 8 is rumored to be planned for later in 2014.
Download Windows 8.1 Update
To upgrade from Windows 8.1 to Windows 8.1 Update for free, visit Windows Update and apply all available updates. The Windows 8.1 Update patches are KB2919355, KB2932046, KB2937592, KB2938439, and KB2934018.Tip: If you don't see any Windows 8 Update related updates in Windows Update, check to make sure that KB2919442, first available in March 2014, is installed first. It should be listed in Windows Update. It's also still just April 8th, so you may just need to be patient as the updates roll out.
While more complicated, you also have the option of upgrading manually from Windows 8.1 to Windows 8.1 Update right now:
- Windows 8.1 Update (KB2919355) for 64-bit Windows 8.1
- Windows 8.1 Update (KB2919355) for 32-bit Windows 8.1
Not sure which download to pick? See How To Tell if You Have Windows 8.1 64-bit or 32-bit for help.
If you haven't yet updated to Windows 8.1, you'll need to update to Windows 8.1 Update via the Windows Store. Think of this as a one-stop upgrade to both Windows 8.1 and Windows 8.1 Update. See my How to Update to Windows 8.1 Update tutorial for more help.
Important: Windows 8.1 Update is not the entire operating system, only a collection of updates to the operating system. If you don't currently have Windows 8 or 8.1, you can purchase a new copy of Windows (the entire operating system, not just the update) direct from Microsoft: Buy Windows 8.1 Pro and Buy Windows 8.1 (standard). You have the option of a downloadable ISO file or a boxed copy you'll receive in the mail.
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