Placeholders for non-recommended Windows updates. Stubs for not recommended Windows updates Complete list of malicious Windows 8.1 updates

Microsoft has released a large update package for the latest version of the company's OS under the extraordinary name “Windows 8.1 Update”. This update was introduced last week as part of April's Patch Tuesday. (editor's note: the second Tuesday of each month is the date of presentation of updates fromMicrosoft) . Users who have already downloaded and installed the update (or the updates occur automatically on their computer) should not worry about anything. They will continue to receive security patches in the future. If you do not install the Windows 8.1 Update, you will soon not be able to receive security updates from Microsoft. When you try to install patches, an error will appear informing you that the patch cannot be applied.

Microsoft has warned that if you ignore the Windows 8.1 Update, installing patches will be impossible from May 2014. Corporate users protested due to the short deadline, and for them this period was extended until August 2014. For ordinary users The final date is May 13.

Microsoft Lead Marketing Manager Brandon LeBlanc explained: "The new update reflects Microsoft's commitment to a faster pace of future improvements for its customers."

Who should install updates by May 13

This requirement does not apply Windows users 8 that have not yet updated to Windows 8.1. They can upgrade the system until January 12, 2016, and only then will they be able to install Windows 8.1 Update (by then there may already be a different version of the update) in order to continue receiving patches. Thus, users of Windows 8, Windows 7 and Vista will continue to receive security updates in full without restrictions. Windows XP users stopped receiving patches last week, since the official end of support for the system.

Independent computer security consultant Graham Cluley blogged: " You can't afford to miss important updates Windows security, so it’s worth adapting to the new order. I hope you find positive things in Windows 8.1 updates».

Many Microsoft corporate customers criticized the company's new policy. They recalled that previously it took 24 months to install a service pack (SP). Business representatives said five months is not enough to conduct testing and implement fixes. The problem was made worse by the fact that many users encountered an error when installing Windows 8 Update.

Microsoft released a fixed update this week and announced that for corporate clients The final installation date is August 12, 2014. The same period applies to Windows Server 2012 R2 Update, announced last week.

Leblanc recalled: " Deadline for ordinary consumers Windows installations 8.1 Update – May 13th. Without this update, it is impossible to install new security patches. Most OS users include automatic update systems. In this case, the installation will take place in background before May 13th».

It is better to allocate time for manual checking, because... Many users report that they have to manually run Windows 8.1 Update despite having automatic updates enabled.

Why Windows 8.1 Update?

Windows 8.1 Update includes many changes user interface, more friendly for users who prefer traditional input means (mice and keyboard) to touch screens. Additionally, Windows 8.1 Update includes an updated version of Internet Explorer 11 and the ability to boot directly into the desktop environment rather than the Start Menu environment with the Metro UI interface. Cluley said many of the updates will be well received by audiences.

Microsoft wants to make sure that their customers work with latest versions OS. Microsoft Senior Consultant Steve Thomas wrote in a blog post: "The new Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1 RT and Windows 8.1 updates represent a new level of support service."

However, testing a 707 megabyte update in less than a month will not be easy for small businesses that do not have expensive Enterprise licenses. Time is running out, system administrators, be careful!

Based on materials from the PC Magazine Internet portal

Microsoft, although we were slightly silent, but you probably already know, has released Windows 8.1 Preview for public testing, it is now available as free update for all Windows 8 users.

If you've already upgraded your machine to Windows 8.1 or are planning on upgrading to it in the near future, you might want to check out the list 50 important functions, presented in the latest release 8.1.

Start: Microsoft has listened to numerous complaints and has reinstated the Start button in Windows 8 to help you quickly switch to the Start screen. Just click right click mouse on the Start button to see the Power User Menu (Windows + X menu), which hides options for shutdown, reboot and some other actions.

Set your desktop background as your start screen: 8.1 is equipped with the ability to automatic installation desktop background as the start screen background. When you change your desktop background, Windows will automatically copy that image to the Start screen.

Using a bow screen as a frame for an image: The lock screen can now be used as a frame to display your own archive of photos from your local drive, as well as via SkyDrive.

Small tiles on the start screen: there is an option to place tiny application tiles on this screen (without notifications in them).

"Very large" tiles on the start screen: Some tiles on the start screen, for example, promotions, social notifications and weather support additional large-sized tiles.

Ability to disable Charms panels: The option is present in the taskbar and navigation settings. Panels appear when you hover your mouse over the top or bottom right corners of the screen.

New PC options(PC Settings): the updated 8.1 panel has easy access to all device settings, no need to go into old Panel management. In the new settings you can now: change the display resolution, power settings, specify the make and model of your PC, change the product key, start installing updates, and even join a domain. Plus, there is SkyDrive control and viewing the amount of available space.

Internet Explorer 11: IE11 is based on developments from IE10. Improved work on touch screen, page loading is accelerated and tab synchronization is available between different devices on 8.1

Moving images as a background home screen: the start screen now supports the installation of moving images, there is something to decorate your workspace.

Uninstalling applications from multiple computers: If you use the same Microsoft account on several of your computers, you can “with one click” remove at least all applications from all machines.

New SkyDrive app: The updated SkyDrive makes it easy to view and manage files in your cloud storage.

Colored fish loading screen: The preliminary version included a boot screen, but it will probably be cut out in the upcoming RTM build.

Resizing the application: Now you can resize the application as you like, just like desktop programs.

All applications on Start: Click the down arrow button or slide the screen down, you can see everything at a glance installed applications.

Highlighting recently installed applications: Start screen now highlights new apps for quick access to them.

Start screen synchronization: Users can sync apps, tiles, and Start screen layouts with other registered Windows 8 PCs with a Microsoft account.

Download manager in the Metro version of IE11: The latest Internet Explorer 11 update includes a download manager that can be accessed using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + J.

New start screen settings: Windows 8.1 includes new start screen templates and wallpapers, including animated ones.

Built-in gesture support: Unlike Windows 8, the new version does not require driver installation to enable support for touchpad gestures. All touchpad gestures are supported out of the box.

Specified access(Assigned Access): new feature in 8.1 (including RT) to limit user capabilities. Only one application from the Windows Store remains open.

Sync tabs in IE11: Internet Explorer 11 supports syncing tabs across multiple devices running 8.1. You must be signed in to your Microsoft account to activate this feature.

Windows Store updated: the updated store now offers over a million applications.

Network Behavior Monitoring: systemic windows defender (Windows Defender) has acquired the option to monitor network behavior to detect and stop known and some unknown malicious applications. IE 11 has learned to scan ActiveX-type extensions for precisely this purpose.

Connection access point: Any device that has received the Windows 8.1 update and is connected to the Internet can become a wireless access point for up to ten other devices.

Reading List: The functionality is designed for split screen mode (Snap View), side-by-side with other applications, support for up to three applications has appeared.

Multiple monitor support for applications: modern applications now fully support running on multiple monitors.

Auto updates latest versions applications: Windows 8.1 automatically checks and updates all installed applications and does not require manual intervention.

Application Outlook for Windows RT: The update brought the RT version of the Outlook 2013 application for the corresponding modification operating system;

Multiple copies of applications: In Windows 8.1, it became possible to open several copies of one application on the screen at once (applications with a “modern” Modern interface). This is in addition to changing their size.

Powerful Search: In addition to local files, search in Windows 8.1 tries to show all results, also taking into account the SkyDrive and Bing database.

Alarm app: Windows 8.1 has a beautiful alarm clock app.

Uninstalling multiple apps: You can now select multiple apps from the Start screen and delete them all at once.

Calculator app: In addition to the regular calculator, Windows 8.1 includes a Modern version of the calculator.

Scan Application: free application To scan documents and photos, a scanner is required.

Food and Drink app: free application for searching food and drinks. It allows you to manage your recipes, plan your diet and shopping list.

Application Help and advice: The app provides help and tips for convenient using Windows 8.1 and all system capabilities.

Reading List: we have already talked about one option of the same name. This function is available as a feature only for modern Internet versions Explorer, it is similar to Read Later. Particularly interesting for tablet users using Modern UI.

Dictaphone(Sound Recorder): As the name suggests, convenient application to record sound in Windows 8.1.

Health & Fitness app: one of the most useful applications in Windows 8.1. In addition to this, there is a small sports tracker for sports activities.

Launching the camera from the lock screen: Access your camera directly from your lock screen, even if your computer is locked.

Removable device as the default location to save files: This function allows you to configure Windows 8.1 to save files to a removable drive.

View a location on SkyDrive: You no longer need to open SkyDrive to analyze the amount of used and free space in your SkyDrive storage. As we already mentioned, everything is in the PC Settings.

Save files to SkyDrive by default: When you enable this Windows features 8.1 allows you to save files to SkyDrive by default, rather than to your local documents folder.

Quiet hours: app to pause notifications at specified hours. For example, at night.

In addition to the features mentioned above, there are a number of other features designed specifically for business purposes. Comment below on what's most important to you in Windows 8.1.

From the very Microsoft started took unprecedented steps to ensure that Windows 10 appeared on as many computers as possible. She made the new operating system completely free for users of legal copies of Windows 7 and 8.1. And it even left a loophole for owners of pirated versions: thanks to participation in the Windows Insider program, they can enjoy all the benefits of the latest system. But the most important argument for the upgrade is that Microsoft really did almost everything this time. Yes, you can find flaws and errors in any product, but in general, Windows 10 looks like a fairly fast, beautiful and convenient operating system.

Nevertheless, some users are in no hurry to switch to Windows 10. Some are prevented from doing so by conservative thinking, while others have completely justified and serious reasons. For example, incompatibility of the software used or lack of support for some rare hardware component. These users will find it useful to know full list updates that need to be blocked to stop Microsoft from trying to upgrade your system. Here he is.

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If you have finally decided not to upgrade to new version operating system, you can remove these patches and hide them in Windows Update. If you don't do this, the files to upgrade Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 10 will sooner or later be downloaded to your computer and Microsoft will continue to pester you with upgrade reminders.

Are you using Windows 10? And what are your impressions?

To study it, I immediately wanted to upgrade it to Windows 8.1. Now I will tell you how to do this and what problems may arise.

Now I will tell my story. For testing, I immediately downloaded Windows 8 enterprise, but no matter what I did, the new version did not appear in the store. As I understand it, in order to update corporate Windows, you need to pay money...

Enraged, because I spent 2 hours and decided to install the professional version.

Here's what I did to update Windows 8 to windows 8.1:

1. Download and install the KB 2871839 update. You can download it by selecting the required version.

2. After installation and restarting the computer, it is best to go to internet explorer and write in the address: ms-windows-store:WindowsUpgrade

A store will open where you can download it. See below.

What to do if Windows 8 does not appear in the store?

You may encounter that .

If the store still does not have Windows 8.1, then you may have an outdated cache; you can clear it by entering the WSReset.exe command in the Run command (Win + R) or by entering it in the search in the right pop-up panel.

And also try disabling antiviruses, firewalls and all programs that are not needed for a while.

How to update windows 8 to windows 8.1?

Here's how it's done according to the standard:

Go to Start (if you haven’t followed the link ms-windows-store:WindowsUpgrade) and select the store.

A sign will appear with information about downloading windows 8.1. Click download.

The download and installation will proceed.

Then it will ask to reboot. Let's reboot.

After launch, we agree to the license.

Select standard parameters. If you need to change, click configure.

If you don't have account Microsoft, then click Use an existing account.

After completing the steps, it will appear Windows start 8.1

With these simple steps you can upgrade Windows 8 to Windows 8.1.

Windows 8.1 automatically installs important updates as soon as they become available. You can also set Windows Update to automatically install recommended updates and notify you when they are available.

Additionally, you should specify that Microsoft Update must be turned on in order to download updates for other Microsoft products. Optional updates, such as language packs and updates from Microsoft Update, are not installed automatically.

What happened to the Windows Update website?

The www.windowsupdate.com or update.microsoft.com websites are no longer required to use Windows Update. Instead, all activities associated with the service Windows Update can be done in a window Computer settings.

And then Update and recovery.

How to enable automatic updates in Windows 8.1

If automatic updates were not turned on when you first started your computer, you can change the settings at any time in Windows service Update.

To enable automatic updates

1. Change your computer settings and then the button Update and recovery.
2. Click or click Change how updates are installed.
3. In chapter Important updates select the appropriate option.
4. In chapter Recommended Updates check the box Add recommended updates in the same way as important updates, and then click the Apply button.

Should I check for updates?

If you use automatic updates, you don't need to check for critical and recommended updates. Windows Update will check for updates and install them when they are ready.

If you do not use automatic updates, you must check for updates yourself at least once a week. Important updates are typically published once a month. However, updates may be released at any time.

Regardless of your settings, some updates are not installed automatically. This includes optional updates and updates that require you to accept new terms of use. When these updates are available, Windows Update will display a message indicating that they are ready to install.

To check for updates

1. Run Windows program Update by quickly sliding your finger from the right edge to the center of the screen (if you are using a mouse, point to the bottom right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up) by clicking Settings → Change your computer settings, and then click the button Update and recovery.
2. Click Check now and then wait for Windows to search latest updates for your computer.
3. If updates are found, click the button Install updates.

Read and accept the terms of the license agreement, and then click Finish if required.

Note Note: Some updates may require you to restart your computer to complete installation. Before starting, save and close all files and applications to avoid losing any data.

How much does automatic Windows update cost?

Windows Update is free. However, depending on how you charge your Internet connection, you may be charged based on traffic volume or the time it takes to download updates.

How to find out what updates have been installed

Windows Update stores update history so you can check which updates were installed and when they were installed. You can also remove selected updates from this list, but this should only be done for valid reasons.

To view update history

1. Launch Windows Update by quickly sliding your finger from the right edge to the center of the screen (if you are using a mouse, point to the bottom right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up) and click Settings → Change your computer settings, and then click the button Update and recovery.
2. Click View update history.

Do I need to restart my computer after updating?

The system will inform you on the login screen whether you need to restart your computer to complete the installation of updates: the option offers an immediate reboot and the option to postpone until later, up to 3 days.

If you are away from your computer for a long time, Windows system will automatically restart your computer to complete the installation of updates.