Updating Windows 8 for General Availability
We are pleased to be releasing a set of improvements to Windows 8 in broad areas of performance, power management and battery efficiency, media playback, and compatibility. These improvements are available starting today via Windows Update. We wanted to briefly talk about our improvements to the engineering system and in particular the speed at which we were able to deliver these updates to you.
With every release of Windows we have had approximately 8-12 weeks from when we released the code to OEMs and manufacturing and when the product was available on new PCs and for retail customers. This time has historically been used to match newly developed PCs, which can include a variety of new or enhanced components, drivers, and companion software, with the final code for Windows. Because these hardware and software components are brand new, it could be the case that they uncover the need for changes and improvements to Windows in the areas of fundamentals.
We would often create dozens of changes for each OEM for these new PCs. Those changes would be deployed during manufacturing of those PCs and thus would be invisible to customers. While those changes could potentially apply to a broader range of PCs, we did not have in place the testing and certification to broadly distribute these updates. As a result, customers would have to wait until the first service pack to see these enhancements. We know many folks would spend time working to uncover these OEM enhancements in a desire to have the most up to date Windows.
During the final months of Windows 8 we challenged ourselves to create the tools and processes to be able to deliver these “post-RTM” updates sooner than a service pack. By developing better test automation and test coverage tools we are happy to say that Windows 8 will be totally up to date for all customers starting at General Availability. If you are an MSDN or enterprise customer, these updates will be available for your Windows 8 PCs via Windows Update as of today (October 9), following our standard cadence for Windows Updates on the second Tuesday of each month at about 10:00am.
As we have always done, any updates will have a knowledge base (KB) article and documentation. Documentation for these updates are documented here, and the text is reproduced below. We will of course continue to issue and publish changes and enhancements from this point forward, just as we have done with Windows 7.
We think this new pace of delivering high quality updates to Windows will be a welcome enhancement for all of our customers.
--Steven
KB article title:
“Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 General Availability Cumulative Update”
Description:
Windows 8 Client and Windows Server 2012 General Availability Cumulative Update is available. This cumulative update package provides a collection of performance and reliability improvements that are designed to improve the Windows 8 experience. We recommend that you apply this cumulative update as part of your regular maintenance routines.
Improvements:
- Increased power efficiency to extend battery life
- Performance improvements in Windows 8 applications and Start screen
- Improved audio and video playback in many scenarios
- Improved application and driver compatibility with Windows 8
Known issues:
- When you turn a Windows feature on or off, the computer may require a restart. For example, this action may be necessary when you turn Remote Access on or off.
Comments
Anonymous
October 09, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 09, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 09, 2012
Yeah, fix your apps! Photos and Mail STILL crash every time during loading after the updates. Thankfully the real apps, aka desktop apps, don't have issues running.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
If you turn off Windows Explorer does not start again, so you need to re-subscribe and unsubscribeAnonymous
October 09, 2012
If you turn off Windows Explorer does not start again, so you need to re-subscribe and unsubscribeAnonymous
October 09, 2012
I hope one of these patches fixes the DCP latency issues I have been experiencing in Windows 8 RTM. Of course, the updates haven't even shown up for me yet, but technically they still have six minutes...Anonymous
October 09, 2012
IE10 for Windows 7? Service Pack 2 for Windows 7? Any plans to support Windows 7 or you no longer care about it?Anonymous
October 09, 2012
It seems you are still failing to release KB and the respective update in sync (for example kb 2712101 is not available even the update is showing in Windows Update). The same is happening for Microsoft Downloads as well.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
Neither the support.microsoft.com/.../2756872 is available... :/Anonymous
October 09, 2012
The link to the KB article seems to be not working. Thank you for the Windows 8 update.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
The link to the MS KB article is broken.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
After installing these updates my PC now goes into sleep mode after 2 minutes. Doesn't matter what I set the Power settings to.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 09, 2012
@techrocket9 "Windows 8 Compatibility: The DPC latency utility runs on Windows 8 but does not show correct values. The output suggests that the Windows 8 kernel performs badly and introduces a constant latency of one millisecond which is not the case in practice. DPCs in the Windows 8 kernel behave identical to Windows 7. The utility produces incorrect results because the implementation of kernel timers has changed in Windows 8 which causes a side effect with the measuring algorithm used by the utility. Thesycon is working on a new version of the DPC latency utility and will make it available on this site as soon as it is finished." - Are you using the DCP Latency Checker or having real problems with hardware? I DJ in realtime using Windows 8 and have no problems at all.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 09, 2012
I spoke too soon, when the computer went to reboot after installing it hard froze on the "Windows is updating, do not turn off your computer" Mouse became unresponsive, and just froze completely...No activity at all! Had to do hard power off to get it to come back....Anonymous
October 09, 2012
Still no search in Calendar app - are you serious?Anonymous
October 09, 2012
you can download the update from here: catalog.update.microsoft.com/.../Search.aspxAnonymous
October 09, 2012
I just updated all my computers with this. No issues at all!Anonymous
October 09, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 09, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 09, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 09, 2012
Please fix the Windows Store Updates Available notification that needs to update no apps. And please hurry with the MS Surface.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
thanks for the update Microsoft! everything is working perfect! speed is outstanding IE10 is absolutely at its fastest :D i do not have a tablet just a PC so the update went perfect on PCAnonymous
October 09, 2012
So we have to go to a separate download site as it doesn't appear in the store, add it to a basket, download it into a directory, and then install a massive 170MB update? Wow, that's intuitive...not. Is this a joke?Anonymous
October 09, 2012
These updates may reveal that your graphics driver isn't as good as it should be! responsibility for that rests with Intel, NVIDIA etc...Anonymous
October 09, 2012
@confused, firs you need to learn how to read text... go to windows update > check updates... and it will install automaticallyAnonymous
October 09, 2012
I don't get it. All these poeple complianing about app crashes. I use my windows 8 touch device (HP 2760p) daily and I don't experience any of these issues. In fact, the opposite is true, I am surprised how well Win8 runs on my modest i5 hardware.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
Windows 8 is a terrible os.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
You can't see the sub-menus in Desktop Internet Explorer when the desktop is in filled view, specifically on the left hand side of the screen, in Windows 8. MAnonymous
October 09, 2012
Thanks for those updates. Performance improvements are always welcomed. Still having some problems installing the updates though.. After rebooting Windows Update seems to have encountered an error and reverted all changes. The update history only tells me the generic error 8007000D. Now trying again..Anonymous
October 09, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 09, 2012
Because you remove intel 945 driver and support in Windows 8. Please release and support intel 945 driver. I use this gpu on Windows 8 Consumer Preview and Windows 8 Preview Release. Now you remove driver on Windows Update and I can't work with Windows 8 and I downgrade Windows 7. I want use Windows 8. Please release driver on Windows Update. Thanks.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
A big thanks to Steven for the blog post. But I hoped for some more details. "Performance improvements" and "Increased Power Efficiency" are as generic as one can be. No fancy charts showing how much better everything is now?Anonymous
October 09, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 09, 2012
After installing this update, Windows apps seem to load slower now. They would load almost instantly without the spinning dotted indicator, but now it takes an extra second or two. Where's the "performance improvements?"Anonymous
October 09, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 09, 2012
Please be sure to support AMD Radeon DirectX 9.0 video cards, Intel 945G. These graphics chips are still useful!Anonymous
October 09, 2012
@James: What kind of os is this that requires 3rd party tools to be shut down intuitively?Anonymous
October 09, 2012
It already intuitive for me. So I don't know what you are talking about. Beside who really shut down a computer. The only time I shut down a computer is when I am cleaning the inside of my desktop or laptop, or upgrading. It sleeps all the way, all the time. Even my laptop, which I know I won't even use again until 10-12h later (it also hibernates over time). The battery isn't even close to drop 10% when I wake it up. So I see no problem, at least not on my side.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
Looks like the update broke the stm 6-axis sensor on my //build slate. is this a known side effect?Anonymous
October 09, 2012
Start menu ? i want start menu :(Anonymous
October 09, 2012
Still missing drivers for my Nvidia Quadro NVS 120M (Dell Latitude D820). Argh!Anonymous
October 09, 2012
will there be an offline installer to download ?Anonymous
October 09, 2012
Media Center Please!Anonymous
October 09, 2012
terima kasih infonya www.misakishop.comAnonymous
October 09, 2012
This is very interesting... A big update well before SP1, that's cool and most welcome. Remember in the pre W8 era, corporate deployments, always waited for the first SP to come and things to get stabilized before broadly deploying the new version on all PCs. This time, there are no excuses, users will get the latest and greatest along with consumers... :-) Well done, and the kudos for the engineering system/process improvements.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 09, 2012
For those that hate the ModernUI and new Windows 8 start menu, when you finally stop fighting progress and learn the new system, you will like it BETTER. I challenge all to actually try the thing. No all that is different is bad, and changes need to be made from time to time to improve things. When developing I particularly like using the desktop and snapping the ModernUI mail or Music on the right, so I can keep in touch without having another app interfere. To me, things like snap are useful even on my desktop, though I also work on my BUILD tablet. Speaking of BUILD, see all you devs there, I hope.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
Microsoft CEO sees company becoming more like Apple www.reuters.com/.../us-microsoft-ceo-idUSBRE8981GF20121010
Microsoft→Microhard??
Anonymous
October 09, 2012
I installed windows 8, ran it for a week or so. Hated the interface, went back to 7. Seriously Microsoft? When the public and ceos get a hold of this, its going to be a BBQ.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
This was much faster than I had expected, Spectacular stuff =)Anonymous
October 09, 2012
Just sharing a FREE ebook titled "Microsoft Windows 8 RTM Titanic "An User's Perspective" by Dejah Thoris (PDF 8MB) Download Links bayfiles.com/.../Windows_8_RTM_Titanic.pdf hotfile.com/.../Windows_8_RTM_Titanic.pdf.html Image of Book Cover http://bayimg.com/DADhmAaeeAnonymous
October 09, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 09, 2012
@Darren Tried using the physical power button on your PC to turn it off? Just like you do to turn off your TV, stereo, phone, blender etc.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
<a href="http://www.emulationsofttech.com"><b> Emulation </b></a> provide training in asp.net,java,php,oracle,android,c,c++ and cloud computing and red hat for those who want to make carrier in IT as a professional software engineer.IT companies typically recruit fresh software professionals from engineering colleges, universities offering computer science courses, as well as other private institutes.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
@Kate Miller: Interesting read and presents some interesting arguments. @Craig: This does not answer the question why does Microsoft hide the power off feature under settings. Basically no device you have mentioned requires me to search via settings to find an option to power it off. Mostly it is plain visible on my remote or on the device itself. This is intuitive product design Microsoft is obviously not capable of. Luckily there is a hardware button on a computer device to turn it off. So basically Microsoft is saying: "To shut down the device kneel down and press the power off button on the computer because we are unable to present any intuitive solution to you 3rd party developers easily can come up with". There is only one word for this: Embarassing.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
I wanted you to leave Aero Glass. Please correspond by next update. Please also display a start button as an option.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
Please allow to use XDDM video drivers and support old XP drivers because there are lots of hardware which can support Windows 8!! There are motherboards too which support DDR1 memory in size of 2Gb!! (With 845G, 915G, Matrox cards,...,...,....) and so on.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 09, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 09, 2012
Good news us! Go Windows 8!Anonymous
October 09, 2012
Good news for us! Go Windows 8!Anonymous
October 09, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 09, 2012
In this video you can see that you can set a background image in the login (logon or sign-in, call it like you want it) screen: www.youtube.com/watch Will it be possible anytime soon? I installed the updates and it is NOT yet possible to do, or I can't find how or where to set it...Anonymous
October 09, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 09, 2012
Thank you Microsoft.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
I'm so happy that there are people who always see the brighter side of life and would like to bring others on board. Thanks to you good people, Microsoft.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
how about some native image support for NEFRAWDNG, still need to install other applications just to view the thumbnails and full image.Anonymous
October 09, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 10, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 10, 2012
Startscreen experience. I have 2 little suggestions. 1.) Allow to drag and drop more than 1 app on the Startscreen, to customzie the groups. 2.) Allow in "All apps view" that it is possible to pin muliple apps to the Startscreen in 1 step. It's a little bit annoying to pin some apps in single steps. (That would be a great addition, because you've allowed already to unpin multiple apps from the Stratscreen!) So that are my little suggestions.Anonymous
October 10, 2012
The problem is not the drivers which until recently worked or meters apps is that suddenly I can not use something that until recently worked very well. I do not understand the need to remove the intel 945 that was present until last month on Windows Update and restrict access to modern app that now do not work. This was not a very welcome change. I think it's wrong not to allow users who want to use Windows 8 to install it. Today I went back to Windows 7 and I am very happy. Thank you for this nice surprise. Intel 945 I used it until yesterday about Windows 8 and everything worked even the modern app, now I'm on Windows 7. Thank you Microsoft. Who wants to use Windows 8 can not use it for some strange changes made after the release rtm.Anonymous
October 10, 2012
The download page mentions: Users who have upgraded from a previous version of Windows or Windows Server should run delmigprov.exe to resolve an issue that could prevent Windows8-RT-KB2756872-x64.msu from being installed. So, where do I get this mysterious delmigprov.exe? Install of 2756872 is failing on one of my machines that was upgraded from Windows 7. The only thing Google finds is the download page I quoted.Anonymous
October 10, 2012
Start Menu? I see many, many people asking for the start menu back in. I agree with them. It needs to be an option then windows 8 will be back on track and usable again from a desktop. If you don't want to enable the start menu on a tablet then don't but in desktop mode there should be at least an option.Anonymous
October 10, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 10, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 10, 2012
start menu -> classicshell.sourceforge.netAnonymous
October 10, 2012
@Pepper: I think the tool is included in the update package on the Update Catalog (catalog.update.microsoft.com/.../Search.aspx).Anonymous
October 10, 2012
BTW for those reading this, the reason for the size is more because of the timestamp issue on the binaries, see technet.microsoft.com/.../2749655Anonymous
October 10, 2012
@Pepper: delmigprov.exe is available on the same download page as KB 2756872. 32-bit (x86): www.microsoft.com/.../details.aspx 64-bit (x64): www.microsoft.com/.../details.aspxAnonymous
October 10, 2012
Why is there no longer a Windows Update tray notification like in Windows 7? I didn't even notice there were updates available.Anonymous
October 10, 2012
Short note, Task Manager still doesn't save the last active tab on close. Nor does window placement most of the time. It's especially painful on dual monitor systems which don't always have the secondary monitor enabled (such as during movie watching). Stacking windows also doesn't work properly.Anonymous
October 10, 2012
javascript:WebForm_DoPostBackWithOptions(new WebForm_PostBackOptions("ctl00$content$ctl00$w_77048$_a4de5d$ctl00$ctl00$ctl00$ctl05$bpCommentForm$ctl05$btnSubmit", "", true, "BlogPostCommentForm-ctl00_content_ctl00_w_77048__a4de5d_ctl00_ctl00", "", false, true))Anonymous
October 10, 2012
javascriptWebForm_DoPostBackWithOpti ons(new WebForm_PostBackOptions(ctl00 $content$ctl00$w_77048$_a4de5d$ctl00 $ctl00$ctl00$ctl05$bpCommentForm $ctl05$btnSubmit, , true, BlogPostCommentForm-ctl00 _content_ctl00_w_77048__a4de5d_ctl00 _ctl00, , false, true))Anonymous
October 10, 2012
Is my Dell Ispiron ready for the newest version of windowsAnonymous
October 10, 2012
50054Anonymous
October 10, 2012
Please add and improve the following functions by next update.
- The option of a start menu and a start button
- The option of Aero Glass
- If it changes at all so that operation of the shutdown can be directly carried out from a charm, I need your help well. It is also continued to expect the good product. Windows 9 is pleasure.
Anonymous
October 10, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 10, 2012
Windows 8 is the best reason to switch to Linux.Anonymous
October 10, 2012
Windows 8 is the most cr*ppiest piece of software I have ever seen.Anonymous
October 10, 2012
I want Windows 9.Anonymous
October 10, 2012
Will there be other updates before or on the 26th October? Will it be possible to use a picture instead of the solid color in the login screen? Will the DVD sold in stores be already updated?Anonymous
October 10, 2012
@greg, @damit: when I asked the tool was not listed there. Thanks.Anonymous
October 10, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 10, 2012
I love windows 8. Works great on my 7 years old dell even. But I think I'd like to second Tomte's request. Can I please configure the coloring of my desktop more? It really is kinda a mess of whites and grays. On OSX where they love partan whites and grays they at least help differentiate overlapped programs with a stupid amount of drop shadow effect. I don't want to see Win8 go that route but at least something should be done. Preferably, just let me have control over my coloring scheme.Anonymous
October 10, 2012
I am having bad WiFi connectivity issues with My Dell XPS Studio tower - Win 8 with D-Link Dir-655 Router, I have tried 3 USB adapters. Intermittently connects aand when it does slow performance :( Very frustrating otherwise I am quite pleased with Win8.Anonymous
October 10, 2012
Why can´t I set the colors of the tiles on start screen the way I want it?Anonymous
October 11, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 11, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 11, 2012
Nice to see Update for Windows 8 before it released to public. Here are my some suggestions
- Provide flexibility to change the colors for the start screen Application icons
- Provide setting to avoid opening files (docs, images) etc in startscreen (tablet mode) when we are in desktop mode Thanks, www.tnvbalaji.com
Anonymous
October 11, 2012
Is it correct that no apps containing content rated NC-17 or R is permitted into the Microsoft store?Anonymous
October 11, 2012
I downloaded Windows 8 on my laptop today. Bing Desktop no longer works, just sends you to the desktop. Chat with Microsoft was useless as they don't support beta versions (of Windows 8) and had no Windows 8 training. Sheesh! One thing I find annoying is the slowness in opening the sidebar to get to the menu. Doesn't totally flow. With no start button, its a little confusing findings things. Also, when you go to the Windows Store ... you can't search for an app!Anonymous
October 11, 2012
Why is it that after installation I have to manually create a group in the start screen where to put all the shortcuts? With Windows XP and Windows 7 the start menu created the folders itself and put all the shortcuts in there automatically.Anonymous
October 11, 2012
I was aware Windows 8 was the full perfect, compatible dream it is supposed to be Day 1, but I'm glad to hear you're working on itAnonymous
October 11, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 11, 2012
after the update, everytime i restart the computer the Store tile display 5 in notifications. I have to open the store then it disappears. I don't know if it is because the virtual hyper-v switch but my network connection is not initiated as fast like before.Anonymous
October 11, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 11, 2012
Please drivers for 945G, 965G!!!!Anonymous
October 11, 2012
Why is it that Microsoft needs to spend so much money on advertising Windows 8 if it is such a great product and superior to Windows 7?Anonymous
October 11, 2012
Start menu for windows 8 desktop-->>www.stardock.com/.../start8Anonymous
October 11, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 11, 2012
Microsoft’s Windows 8 Shoehorns Touch Into Desktops And Laptops: This Won’t End Well techcrunch.com/.../microsofts-windows-8-shoehorns-touch-into-desktops-and-laptops-this-wont-end-well
Windows 8 is the worst OS!
Anonymous
October 11, 2012
Please rebuild RTM iso with all updates.Anonymous
October 11, 2012
Add an option to delete files permanently in multiple passes for not being recoverable. (Mac) OS X's Finder has it included by default. For example Shift + right click on filename shows the option to delete in multiple passes the selected file.Anonymous
October 11, 2012
What choice has led to testing intel 945 throughout the development cycle of Windows 8 and remove the media only after the publication of rtm. when users have already made the transition of their systems daily productivity. Thank you for the time I lost in testing the operation of Windows 8 on my personal computer. A user ready to go back to using Windows 8 with intel 945 I look forward to a solution or recovery support as the release of rtm. I do not ask to develop drivers for intel but the restoration of legancy driver support provided during the development cycle and release rtm. The drivers provided during development did not present any problem in use with Windows 8 with the exception of 3D graphics thing that users understand very well given the limitations of the product. Thanks great job.Anonymous
October 12, 2012
Even after the updates. the online check disk still didn't catch my bad sector and "backup system image" fails!Anonymous
October 12, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 12, 2012
Where is the Windows 9 blog?Anonymous
October 12, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 12, 2012
Where is the Windows 9 blog?Anonymous
October 12, 2012
Windows 8 has a Map app... but no where to type a single location to view. Right-click has no feature to choose a location, other than directions from two different points. Isn't this silly?Anonymous
October 12, 2012
Why is it that I have to use 3rd party tools to get rid of the Start screen, to be able to boot into the desktop, remove the magic corners and dump the charmbar? Oh yeah, this 3rd party tool also offers a start button? Hello Microsoft...... r u sleeping?Anonymous
October 12, 2012
@Veronicox: because Microsoft force users to do what THEY hope users do. As usual... they never change for the better but for their own avarice. It's only avarice, greediness, like they did with Office 2007 and later, the ribbon without any other choice for the classic menus... WHY? Leave the classic menus as well, give PEOPLE choice. Leave Start Button in Windows 8 as well, give PEOPLE choice.Anonymous
October 12, 2012
very goodAnonymous
October 12, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 12, 2012
Doesn't Microsoft forget the important update called adding a start button to an option in the desktop screen of Windows 8? There is a request this much, so please correspond. If impossible, it is made to want you to be able to revive by that as used in the field of Windows 9.Anonymous
October 12, 2012
more easy to follow examples/steps/stages for the nonexpert user of windowsAnonymous
October 12, 2012
59 Euros (seen at an online store) is the price for the Upgrade DVD Windows 8 Pro. I think it should stay so low forever, not just until 31st January, or else it will fail.Anonymous
October 12, 2012
Users want to see details in a easy way not after 342343 windows: http://i.imgur.com/5dioi.pngAnonymous
October 12, 2012
Is it true I cannot drag an object from one app into another app, let´s say an email attachement or similiar? I cannot drag an email attachement from the email app onto the desktop? Hahahaha. Microsoft are you serious?Anonymous
October 12, 2012
Why is it that when I select an app from a category the store and click the back arrow I get returned to the beginning of the store instead of being returned to the category?Anonymous
October 12, 2012
For Windows 8 and Windows Phone I want an option to report back to the auther if I deny to install an app because the app requires to many user rights. Also I want to be able to install the app but deny the user rights the app wants. But Windows 8 is so bad why should I post here any suggestions? Dump it and start from the scratch.Anonymous
October 12, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 13, 2012
It is still just plain ugly!Anonymous
October 13, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 13, 2012
Can you add the presentation mode setting to the settings charm options and remove the Mobilty center in windows 8, because all other options are there intregated already.Anonymous
October 13, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 13, 2012
if i install windows 8 devolp will i be able to up grade to windows 8 pro with my store bought cd with out having to reinstall everything?Anonymous
October 13, 2012
1.The Music App crashes a lot. 2.Proxy does not work for apps.
- It would be good if we had group conversation feature in the messenger app like i facebook.
Anonymous
October 13, 2012
after viewing the features of windows 8 i led to conclusion that windows 8 can't beat apple's mountain lionAnonymous
October 13, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 13, 2012
Mountain Lion really??? haha thats not even close to NT4 letalone Windows 8.Anonymous
October 13, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 13, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 13, 2012
Allow me to update all my apps automaticly in Windows8. I don't want to click everytime on the Store tile.Anonymous
October 13, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 14, 2012
Please drivers for ATI AMD Radeon DirectX 9.0 video cards!!!!Anonymous
October 14, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 14, 2012
Isn't the latest product obsessed with the function or the design? Although I would like to recommend you very much there, please take a large-scale user questionnaire after the market introduction of windows 8. I think that what Microsoft itself knows for the product for which the user is asking once again is important. I would like you to make a simple and easy-to-use product, and was allowed to write. It could say that it is the same not only as Windows but Office and Internet Explorer.Anonymous
October 14, 2012
Please check your code for the live tile on the "people" app. If you get a notification which you check on a different device (e.g. android phone, the web) then the live tile does not go away unless you do a hard reboot.Anonymous
October 14, 2012
free dowloodAnonymous
October 14, 2012
What about this. f you find yourself confused by Windows 8's dueling interfaces, you're not alone. Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen says that he finds its "bimodal user experience" "puzzling" and "confusing," although he ultimately thinks the operating system is a winner.Anonymous
October 14, 2012
Yes,yes,yes. if you find yourself confused by Windows 8's dueling interfaces, you're not alone. Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen says that he finds its "bimodal user experience" "puzzling" and "confusing," although he ultimately thinks the operating system is a winner.Anonymous
October 14, 2012
Die Windows 8 die!!!Anonymous
October 14, 2012
Why has the ad-hoc networking been removed in windows 8? Will it be added in an update?Anonymous
October 14, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 14, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 15, 2012
Why 1024786 en not 1024600 for tabletAnonymous
October 15, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 15, 2012
It is good to know that Microsoft is agressively moving to patch problem areas, and the Appstore will make that so much easier for app changes - this is good news! I'm not getting into the usability arguments, the RP wasn't terribly useful to me but it sounds like many of the complaints (but not all) in the apps have been addressed. For me, While I will be purchasing 8 when it is generally released (my job is to stay current) I currently don't have any plans to use the ModernUI versions of apps (I have a desktop monitor).Anonymous
October 15, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 15, 2012
@Lord Geek You testa de Catzo Win 8 or 9 is not for your moronic games. You sound a like more Lord DHAnonymous
October 15, 2012
The comment has been removedAnonymous
October 15, 2012
@ Darren. if you find yourself confused by Windows 8's dueling interfaces, you're not alone. Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen says that he finds its "bimodal user experience" "puzzling" and "confusing," although he ultimately thinks the operating system is a winner.Anonymous
October 15, 2012
Nice article...