Shelly Palmer

Microsoft Leaks Windows 8.1 Update 1 Ahead of April Release

Microsoft finalized its upcoming Windows 8.1 Update recently, but the company appears to be sharing it a little early on Friday. While the software maker is expected to release the update officially in April, Microsoft has only detailed a few of the features in the update and has not yet provided an official release date. Links to download a final version of the Windows 8.1 Update, thanks to Microsoft’s Windows Update service, have been discovered. A series of patches are required to obtain the full update, but once installed the new desktop-friendly features are enabled.The update can be downloaded via a registry change, or through direct links, but we recommend waiting for Microsoft to officially release it through the normal Windows Update channels in April.

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