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Looks like the Rollup for RTM 8.1 fixes the secure boot not configured error, that's good.
Confirmed: Windows Blue Will Be Free, to Be Called 8.1
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We all know that the windows 8.1 update itself will be a free download, but there have been a few discussions on the best way to buy a new version, the consensus being (I believe) that it would be to start with a retail version of Windows 8.0.
One of the cheapest ways I have found to obtain one of these is from a fairly popular on-line supplier of office based products who is currently selling the upgrade version (from XP. Vista or 7) of Windows 8.0 Pro for just £46.19 which includes 'free' next day shipping via UPS.
This has to be a good deal, surely?
One of the cheapest ways I have found to obtain one of these is from a fairly popular on-line supplier of office based products who is currently selling the upgrade version (from XP. Vista or 7) of Windows 8.0 Pro for just £46.19 which includes 'free' next day shipping via UPS.
This has to be a good deal, surely?
Wouldn't trust them myself
Why not?
The product I received from them is (so far as I can see) a genuine shrink wrapped Microsoft product, in a 'retail' box.
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There will be nothing wrong with it, it is just the offer stock from when they did the crazy price.
Installed the three updates ie KB2894179,KB2883200,KB2894029 no issues to report all working fine on my Win8.1 RTM Pro x64,more info here http://www.winbeta.org/news/windows-81s-first-big-update-called-ga-rollup-leaks-internet
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I have just installed them as well, they seem to have sorted out some stuttering issues I have had. Seems slightly faster too.
So, for those who are after one, then it has to be a good deal, surely?
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Correct.
Feels faster to me too,I thought it was a placebo effect but even today its just so fast and smooth,must be something to do with those three updates.
So is this the best deal atm, does anyone know of anything better?
I'm looking to purchase anytime now.
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afaik it's friday, and clean install wont be needed
So when do we get the final release? That tommorow then?
Can we expect to see a full 8.1 clean install or upgrade only?
it's tomorrow (17th) midday GMT
Isnt' that for the US only?, thought its 18th for us
well many sites are stating 17th midday for uk for the free upgrade from 8.. the 18th, is for the retail box's
Los Angeles, California will be 17th at 4am
New York will be 17th at 7am
UK will be 17th at 12pm
New Zealand will be 18th at 12am
etc..
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Updated to Win 8 yesterday because my uni finally registered my DreamSpark account so got Win 8 Pro and a key for free! 
Liking it so far, even though my laptop isn't touchscreen. Finding it fine to navigate and use!
Will be interesting to see how much of a difference 8.1 makes, I have only used 8 for one day so maybe to the early adopters it is more welcome?
Liking it so far, even though my laptop isn't touchscreen. Finding it fine to navigate and use!
Will be interesting to see how much of a difference 8.1 makes, I have only used 8 for one day so maybe to the early adopters it is more welcome?
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