Stories about: Windows 8.1 Update 1  

Microsoft’s Tami Reller talks about the possibility to merge the two platforms

New screenshots showing the new Windows 8.1 Update 1 version reached the web

Windows 7 users can now install the IE version including Windows 8.1 Update 1

It turns out that Microsoft has completed work on a new Update 1 build

A new version of Windows 8.1 Update 1 is said to be ready for testing

We’re hearing that some new updates could be completed before launch

Redmond is trying to make Windows 8.1 more useful for desktop PCs

We’re hearing that Microsoft is planning to bring this feature in Windows 7 too

It’s all possible via small registry trick in the leaked copy of the update

Microsoft is working to integrate Metro apps on the desktop

Users are now required to provide a password to make system modifications

Microsoft is trying to enhance the experience with Metro app on the desktop

Nobody knows for sure whether Microsoft is planning to change boot-to-desktop behavior

The taskbar is now available at any time in Windows 8.1 Update 1

Users can remove the update from the Uninstall Updates screen

Here are the key updates in the new leaked build of Windows 8.1 Update 1

Microsoft has prepared more changes for desktop users