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Microsoft leaks Windows 8.1 Update early

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Microsoft won't be officially releasing Windows 8.1 Update 1 until 
after their BUILD conference in April, but late on Thursday the company 
accidentally leaked the update to the public. Eager users were able to 
make a small registry change that made the updates show up in Windows 
Update, or download it all through<a href="http://askneed.blogspot.com/2014/03/microsoft-leaks-windows-81-update-early.html" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">direct links</a> to Microsoft's servers.<br />

The overall process to install Update 1 required the download of six 
separate updates totaling roughly 770 MB. Some users who downloaded and 
installed Update 1<a href="http://askneed.blogspot.com/2014/03/microsoft-leaks-windows-81-update-early.html" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">said</a>
 the final build string matched what was reported to be the RTM build, 
suggesting Microsoft was testing methods of delivering the update before
 links were leaked.<br />

It only took a few hours for Microsoft to block public access to the 
files both through the download links and registry edits, however the 
files are still available through several other sources. While it 
shouldn't be too hard to find, download and install the update, if 
you're interested in checking out the changes, we recommend waiting for 
Update 1 to go live officially.<br />

Most of the changes and improvements in <a href="http://askneed.blogspot.com/2014/03/microsoft-leaks-windows-81-update-early.html" target="_blank">Windows 8.1 Update 1</a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">
</a> are geared towards improving the experience for keyboard and mouse 
users. There are new right-click context menus in some parts of the 
'Modern' interface, power and search buttons right on the Start screen, 
title bars at the top of all Metro-style apps, and some desktop-oriented
 changes. The official launch of Update 1 is expected to be April 8th, 
according to <a href="http://askneed.blogspot.com/2014/03/microsoft-leaks-windows-81-update-early.html" target="_blank">several rumors</a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">.</a>

Microsoft leaks Windows 8.1 Update early

Microsoft leaks Windows 8.1 Update early Microsoft won't be officially releasing Windows 8.1 Update 1 until after their BUILD conference in April, but late on Thursday the company accidentally leaked the update to the public. Eager users were able to make a small registry change that made the u…

10Mar2014

Microsoft plans for free version of Windows 8.1 for Windows 7 users

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One sure fire way to boost the number of people using your software is 
to give it away for free. That’s the approach Microsoft is reportedly 
taking in creating a new version of their latest OS, tentatively dubbed 
Windows 8.1 with Bing.<br />
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The software will come bundled with select Microsoft apps and services 
according to sources familiar with the company’s plans as reported by <a href="http://askneed.blogspot.com/2014/03/microsoft-plans-for-free-version-of.html" target="_blank">The Verge</a>.
 It will be marketed as a low-cost upgrade option for those currently 
running Windows 7 although a target price point wasn’t mentioned. The 
Redmond-based company may license the software to PC makers for devices 
in the sub-$250 price range.<br />
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In addition to growing its Windows 8.1 user base, Microsoft is also 
hoping the experimental initiative (and others like it) will help 
monetize their cloud services and apps like Bing, OneDrive and Xbox 
Music. But perhaps the real reason that Microsoft is looking into a 
freebie version of Windows is to combat the growing threat of 
Chromebooks and Android.<br />

Another such experiment is the consideration of low-cost or free versions of Windows Phone, we’re told.<br />
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Sources say we can expect to hear more about Windows 8.1 with Bing and 
plans to merge Windows Phone with Windows RT during Microsoft’s annual <a href="http://www.buildwindows.com/" target="_blank">Build conference</a>. That event is scheduled to kick off on April 2 from the Moscone Center in San Francisco and run through April 4.<br />

Microsoft plans for free version of Windows 8.1 for Windows 7 users

Microsoft plans for free version of Windows 8.1 One sure fire way to boost the number of people using your software is to give it away for free. That’s the approach Microsoft is reportedly taking in creating a new version of their latest OS, tentatively dubbed Windows 8.1 with Bing. The softwar…

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