Windows 8.1 Update 1 reportedly delayed to April

by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 02/07/2014 08:15 AM | source: | 7 comment(s)

Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley states that the rollout of the Windows 8.1 Update 1 has been delayed from March to April because Microsoft needs a bit more time to finalize the update. The rollout is expected to occur on the second Tuesday or April, to coincide with the usual Patch Tuesday distribution.

soft watcher Mary Jo Foley claims the rollout of Windows 8.1 Update 1 has been delayed from March to April because Microsoft needs a bit more time to finalize the update. The rollout is expected to occur on the second Tuesday or April, to coincide with the usual Patch Tuesday distribution. Windows 8.1 Update 1 is a collection of features and fixes for Windows 8.1. Most of the new features are aimed at making Windows 8.1 more palatable to those who prefer using a mouse to navigate the latest Windows release.

A leaked Windows 8.1 Update 1 test build (from mid-January) showed off a number of the expected new features, including the ability to pin Metro apps to the Desktop task bar; new right-clickable context-sensitive menus; and adding dedicated search and power buttons to the Start screen. A new Enterprise Mode for Internet Explorer 11 is also part of the leaked build, according to some who've downloaded it.

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ROMA_TUROK
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#4761376 Posted on: 02/07/2014 11:36 AM

Its need out on 1 April
because 8.1 Update its biggest joke
minor changes and not solve core problems with interface

Ade 1
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#4761480 Posted on: 02/07/2014 02:16 PM

Its need out on 1 April
because 8.1 Update its biggest joke
minor changes and not solve core problems with interface

:bigsmile:

ManofGod
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#4761539 Posted on: 02/07/2014 03:50 PM

Its need out on 1 April
because 8.1 Update its biggest joke
minor changes and not solve core problems with interface

Sorry man, but, the classic start menu is gone for good, get over it.

Now, there will eventually be a non full screen start screen/ start menu like interface so just wait for that. (Otherwise, just keep crying a bucket of tears.)

lucidus
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#4761542 Posted on: 02/07/2014 03:57 PM

^^ At least a few people did buy into the original Windows 8 .. even though MS itself has been making so many course corrections and sobering up.

lucidus
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#4761556 Posted on: 02/07/2014 04:20 PM

New build! Windows 8.1 Update 2014 MSU (9600.16610.140201-1007).

It might even install on top of your normal 8.1 RTM install unlike the first leaked build.

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