Windows 8.1: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 04:19, 7 June 2013

**Windows 8.1**

Windows 8.1 build 9385's Start Screen
Codename Preliminary name	Windows "Blue"
Kernel version	NT 6.3
CPU architecture	x86, x64, ARM
Release date	May 1st, 2013 (Leak)
Support end	Currently unsupported.
Preceded by	Windows 8
Succeeded by	Windows "9"

Windows 8.1 (codenamed Windows Blue) is a free update for the Microsoft Windows 8 operating system. It is version 6.3 of the Windows NT kernel.

Tami Reller, corporate vice president and chief financial officer of the Microsoft Windows division, announced the release of the Windows 8.1 Developer Preview during the //build conference in June, 2013.

Enhancements have been made to the overall Windows 8 experience, including the reinstatement of the Start button, unified search results, new Start screen customization options, and horizontal application snapping improvements.

Windows 8.1 also includes new Alarm, Calculator, Movie Moments, and Sound Recorder applications. Some of the other new features available in this update include Internet Explorer 11, and a Modern version of File Explorer.

Build 9379 of the operating system remains unleaked.

Builds

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Milestone 1

6.3.9319.x86fre.fbl_eeap.130208-1820
6.3.9345.0.winmain_bluem1.130218-1736 - files from this build are present after updating build 9385
6.3.9347.winmain_bluem1.130220-1504
6.3.9364.fbl_partner_out13.130315-2105 - Leaked on 24th March 2013.
6.3.9369.0.fbl_partner_out14.130324-1300 - Leaked on 16th April 2013.

Milestone 2 / Preview

6.3.9374.fbl_partner_out15.130329-2355 - Firstly partially leaked, then fully leaked on 19th April 2013.
6.3.9379.0.fbl_partner_out16.130410-0711
6.3.9385.fbl_partner_out17.130415-2049 - Leaked on May 1st, 2013
6.3.9385.3.fbl_uip_dev2.130326-0847 - files from this build are present after updating build 9385
6.3.9391.3.fbl_partner_out18.130426-2000 - files from this build are present after updating build 9385
6.3.9394.0 - files from this build are present after updating build 9385
6.3.9405.0.fbl_partner_out20.130510-2330 - files from this build are present after updating build 9385
6.3.9415.fbl_partner _out22.130525-0845
6.3.9418.0.130530-1905

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-'''Windows 8.1''' (codenamed ''Windows Blue'') is an update to Windows 8. It's rumored that the update will be free of charge. Development started in late 2012/early 2013. The kernel version, as seen in leaked builds, has changed to 6.3, proving it is not a major update.
+'''Windows 8.1''' (codenamed ''Windows Blue'') is a free update for the [[Microsoft]] [[Windows:8|Windows 8]] operating system. It is version 6.3 of the Windows NT kernel.
-Tami Reller, leader of the Windows Division at Microsoft, announced the release of the Windows 8.1 Developer Preview during the //build conference in June 2013.
+Tami Reller, corporate vice president and chief financial officer of the Microsoft Windows division, announced the release of the Windows 8.1 Developer Preview during the ''//build'' conference in June, 2013.
-Included in this new version of Windows is a MovieMoments app, Alarm app, Calculator app, and a Sound Recorder app, not seen in Windows 8. Other changes include [[Internet Explorer:11|Internet Explorer 11]], and the re-addition of the Start Button (not to be confused with the Start Menu). A new "All Apps" button will be included on the start screen, as well as a newer way to "Search" through apps and files. My Computer has been renamed to "This PC"
+Enhancements have been made to the overall Windows 8 experience, including the reinstatement of the Start button, unified search results, new Start screen customization options, and horizontal application snapping improvements.
-One build shown on the web remains unleaked, and that is 9379, and the fakes on the web include builds 9375, 9388, 9404.
+Windows 8.1 also includes new ''Alarm'', ''Calculator'', ''Movie Moments'', and ''Sound Recorder'' applications. Some of the other new features available in this update include [[Internet Explorer:11|Internet Explorer 11]], and a Modern version of [[Windows Explorer|File Explorer]].
+Build 9379 of the operating system remains unleaked.
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