Windows 8.1 update

ennogs · 8 Apr 2014 at 15:06

The update for Windows 8.1 came out today. So far I have been unable to get it. I have classic shell installed. Should I get the update via windows update in the control panel or the metro app store thing?

HeX · 8 Apr 2014 at 15:22

http://www.techradar.com/news/softw...here-s-how-to-download-and-install-it-1240695

_Jimlad_ · 8 Apr 2014 at 15:24

HeX said:
http://www.techradar.com/news/softw...here-s-how-to-download-and-install-it-1240695

i have all of those links, but where do i get the update?

marc2003 · 8 Apr 2014 at 15:29

those files are the update. it's about 700MB in total.

MagicBoy · 8 Apr 2014 at 15:43

_Jimlad_ said:
i have all of those links, but where do i get the update?

The update is that collection of patches.

_Jimlad_ · 8 Apr 2014 at 15:46

any order you install them?

HeX · 8 Apr 2014 at 15:48

_Jimlad_ said:
any order you install them?

In the order they are listed in the article above.

_Jimlad_ · 8 Apr 2014 at 16:26

all done, thanks

JAzz · 8 Apr 2014 at 16:40

Will these updates show up via Windows update eventually?

marc2003 · 8 Apr 2014 at 16:51

JAzz said:
Will these updates show up via Windows update eventually?

yep, should be some time today.

Elevon · 8 Apr 2014 at 16:55

JAzz said:
Will these updates show up via Windows update eventually?

Should be between 6pm and 7pm my best guess.

theheyes · 8 Apr 2014 at 17:08

It's interesting to note that this is a mandatory update pushing UI and other system behaviour changes.

Admins supporting 8.1 don't really have much say in the matter. The point where we reach a stable UI can't come quick enough in my opinion.

With Update 2 looking likely to feature "Modern Menu" and windowed metro apps the goalposts will have been moved three or four times in the space of one major release.

Elevon · 8 Apr 2014 at 17:15

theheyes said:
It's interesting to note that this is a mandatory update pushing UI and other system behaviour changes.

Admins supporting 8.1 don't really have much say in the matter. The point where we reach a stable UI can't come quick enough in my opinion.

With Update 2 looking likely to feature "Modern Menu" and windowed metro apps the goalposts will have been moved three or four times in the space of one major release.

Before you know it Win9 will be here and back to new changes yet again,hehe regardless I'm always ready

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ennogs · 8 Apr 2014 at 17:20

Thanks for the links but I might as well wait for the windows update.

ShakenNstirred · 8 Apr 2014 at 17:47

if its out today it will be after 6pm our time like always
its patch Tuesday today(2nd Tuesday of the month)

theheyes · 8 Apr 2014 at 17:52

Elevon said:
Before you know it Win9 will be here and back to new changes yet again,hehe regardless I'm always ready .

The difference is Windows 9 will be a discrete version i.e. you have a large amount of control over whether you upgrade to it or not.

Anybody in the maintenance phase for 8.1 it just going to have to "deal with it" because no update = no further patches until you do. I'm not saying the changes are bad, and I can see why it's a mandatory update, but it's a pain nonetheless.

The continual refinements are actually equally if not more disruptive than the original Windows 8 release. Not that you'd hear that in the tech press mind you, because it's at odds with the narrative they've been pushing for the last two years. :rolleyes:

snips86x · 8 Apr 2014 at 18:06

Do we need to install the ARM links?

Elevon · 8 Apr 2014 at 18:13

I have just had five updates appear on WU,however not the same ones in link above,ones I've just installed via WU below.

Security Update for Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems (KB2922229)

Installation date: ‎08-‎Apr-‎14 6:04 PM

Installation status: Succeeded

Update type: Important

A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2922229

Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com
Update for Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems (KB2939087)

Installation date: ‎08-‎Apr-‎14 6:04 PM

Installation status: Succeeded

Update type: Important

Install this update to resolve issues in Windows. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article for more information. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2939087

Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool for Windows 8, 8.1 and Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2 x64 Edition - April 2014 (KB890830)

Installation date: ‎08-‎Apr-‎14 6:04 PM

Installation status: Succeeded

Update type: Important

After the download, this tool runs one time to check your computer for infection by specific, prevalent malicious software (including Blaster, Sasser, and Mydoom) and helps remove any infection that is found. If an infection is found, the tool will display a status report the next time that you start your computer. A new version of the tool will be offered every month. If you want to manually run the tool on your computer, you can download a copy from the Microsoft Download Center, or you can run an online version from microsoft.com. This tool is not a replacement for an antivirus product. To help protect your computer, you should use an antivirus product.

More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/890830

Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com

Security Update for Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems (KB2936068)

Installation date: ‎08-‎Apr-‎14 6:03 PM

Installation status: Succeeded

Update type: Important

A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2936068

Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com

Security Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems (KB2942844)

Installation date: ‎08-‎Apr-‎14 6:03 PM

Installation status: Succeeded

Update type: Important

A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that could affect your system. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. For a complete listing of the issues that are included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base article. After you install this update, you may have to restart your system.

More information:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2942844

Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com

ShakenNstirred · 8 Apr 2014 at 18:18

I only had 3 updates
I am running the leaked 8.1 update though

marc2003 · 8 Apr 2014 at 18:22

snips86x said:
Do we need to install the ARM links?

probably not. it's for windows RT which only runs on ARM cpus. you'd know this if you had one.