Confirmed: Windows Blue Will Be Free, to Be Called 8.1

KillBoY_UK · 17 Oct 2013 at 12:21

"403 - Forbidden: Access is denied." is what im getting when I click on the "Get the Update" button on this page http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows/buy

gareth170 · 17 Oct 2013 at 12:22

WiZZyWiGG said:
Was a massive box on the Store when I opened it, saying upgrade now

I haven't got it..

is your win8 installed has en-us or en-gb?

Bane · 17 Oct 2013 at 12:22

Metro app "Store"

HeX · 17 Oct 2013 at 12:23

So, can you get a full ISO, or is it just an update?

enigma27 · 17 Oct 2013 at 12:24

anyone with the 8.1 RTM version installed care to let us know if an update has come down from the windows store?

I have a tablet that's running 8.1 preview bur for which i also have a valid windows 8 key for...

want to know weather i need to re install 8 then get the 8.1 update or whether the 8.1 update will come over and I can just activate my windows 8 key again on the tablet.

WiZZyWiGG · 17 Oct 2013 at 12:24

gareth170 said:
I haven't got it..

is your win8 installed has en-us or en-gb?

Pretty sure it was en-gb.

Can't remember though, upgraded at launch.

Terrier_Jimlad · 17 Oct 2013 at 12:25

Not appearing for me in the Store yet

Cosimo · 17 Oct 2013 at 12:31

My RTM update is downloading:

GTO656 · 17 Oct 2013 at 12:34

Its on the Store app for me

downloading nw

stuie · 17 Oct 2013 at 12:36

Montala said:
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?

Does the upgrade version require the use of a legitimate 7 key?

shankly1985 · 17 Oct 2013 at 12:36

Downloading

Bane · 17 Oct 2013 at 12:37

Going via Apps screen and clicking Store it lists for me
Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Centre
3.42GB download

ColEx · 17 Oct 2013 at 12:38

Installed, and done.

Cosimo · 17 Oct 2013 at 12:41

enigma27 said:
anyone with the 8.1 RTM version installed care to let us know if an update has come down from the windows store?

I have RTM running on a PC and tablet both have received their 8.1 General Availability update rollup (KB 2883200 230MB) from Windows Update.

metalmackey · 17 Oct 2013 at 12:42

I have the RTM installed. The 3 GA updates are on windows update, I go to install and it says update not needed. Anyone else getting this?

Cosimo · 17 Oct 2013 at 12:43

ColEx said:
Installed, and done.

Same with my RTM update.

ic1male · 17 Oct 2013 at 12:45

Gah, I think I'll just format back to 8.0 and then update to 8.1 through the store. There doesn't seem to be any way of getting rid of the Media Center update otherwise.

KillBoY_UK · 17 Oct 2013 at 12:46

Still sweet FA here on my Vanilla V8.1 pro

Nikumba · 17 Oct 2013 at 12:46

Mine is downloading now 8.1 Pro with Media Centre

Nikumba · 17 Oct 2013 at 12:47

KillBoY_UK said:
Still sweet FA here on my Vanilla V8.1 pro

Dumb question, if you are on 8.1 unless that's a typo what update you expecting?