Posts under Windows 8.1 tag.

Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 Update servicing moving to Rollup model

In August this year, Windows announced some changes for servicing models for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. Due to the new Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 servicing changes, users now will have to download fewer updates. This has also made […]

Windows Installation Media Creation Tool: Create Installation Media for Windows 8.1

What do you do, when you want to install or reinstall Windows 8.1 and you have lost your installation media or you don’t have it at all. Microsoft has come to the rescue! Microsoft now provides an online tool to create […]

Fix: Closing all Modern Apps not returning to Start Screen in Windows 8.1

In Windows 8.1, you now have new ways to manipulate Modern Apps. Along with the title bar, Microsoft has introduced the close and minimize buttons so the users could easily handle these Modern Apps like they use Desktop apps. Before […]

Download Windows 8.1 Update from Microsoft Download Center

If you are unable to download and install the new Windows 8.1 Update via Windows Update, even after having set your Windows 8 to download and install Updates automatically, you can download and install this Windows 8.1 Update package from […]

Can’t Update To Windows 8.1, Users or Program Files Folder being redirected

Till now, we have seen many scenarios when you’re unable to update the system from running Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 update. However, I always suggest users to do a clean installation because it is hassle free but you have […]

Learn how to use Windows 8.1: Resources & Video tutorials

Microsoft has released a set of resources that you will you get the best out of Windows 8.1. The Windows 8.1 end-user readiness content package provides a range of guides and video tutorials that will ensure you learn how to […]

Download Windows 8.1 Power User Guide for Business from Microsoft

Microsoft has released and made available for download an advanced Windows 8.1 Power User Guide for Business. If you are familiar with the basic features of Windows 8.1, and want to learn more, this guide is definitely for you. While the guide […]

Migrating from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1

Microsoft has in a post at TechNet, shared its experiences while moving from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1. Moving away from the customary practice of providing upgraded version of Windows via traditional installation method, Microsoft followed a different course. Microsoft […]

Fix: Broken Change PC Settings link after upgrading to Windows 8.1

Since Windows 8.1 was made available officially in Windows Store for the users using Windows 8, most of the users have tried to update their system to Windows 8.1. But after upgrading to Windows 8.1, some users are complaining about […]

Windows 8.1 & Windows 8 Upgrade Paths

Those of you planning to upgrade to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, may want to read this article as it talks of the available upgrades paths – what you can do and what […]

Download Windows 8.1 Enterprise Evaluation Version

Microsoft has released and made available for download Windows 8.1 Enterprise Evaluation Version, in 32-bit as well as 64-bit ISO versions. This is an evaluation version of Windows 8.1 is meant IT professionals who want to check out Windows 8.1 […]

Work Folders in Windows 10/8.1

Windows 8.1 introduces a new feature called Work Folders. If you have to work from anywhere from your different devices, then Work Folders are just what you would be looking for. Work Folders in Windows 8.1/10 Work Folders in Windows […]

Fix: Error Code 0x80240031 while Updating from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1

As you know Windows 8.1 is now available for free via the Windows Store. The downloading and updating to the final version of Windows 8.1 however has turned out to be an exercise in frustration with some users getting an […]

Microsoft releases 10 new Themes to celebrate Windows 8.1 release

With the recent General Availability of Windows 8.1 , many of you might have already upgraded to Windows 8.1. And to compliment that, Microsoft has released many stunning new Windows themes. The themes include the likes of Beaches, Birds, Classic […]

Return to Desktop after closing all Windows 8.1 Apps

Windows 8.1 offers several new navigation experiences & new feature. We have already seen how you can Boot directly to Desktop or Show the All Apps View. Apart from this, it also allows you to return to Desktop after closing […]

List of software that may be blocked or disabled during Windows 8.1 upgrade

Microsoft has released a list of software that may be blocked or disabled during the Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 upgrade process. The compatibility update improves the web and media upgrade experience when you upgrade to the latest version of […]

Disable Windows 8.1 Help Sticker Notifications

Windows 8.1 introduces Help Stickers to get you acquainted with the new features that the OS has to offer. The feature is great and can help you learn the new features quickly. The stickers are black, white and red in […]

How to download Windows 8.1 ISO using Windows 8 Product Key

Microsoft’s decision to not tamper with the foundation of Windows 8 by leaving it largely unchanged helped the company bring forth dozens of crucial improvements alongside better app ecosystem in the final version of Windows 8.1. However, it offered no […]

How to upgrade Windows 8 to Windows 8.1

Software giant, Microsoft officially made the final version of Windows 8.1 available for download. The version is available as a free update for the existing Windows 8 users (including Surface RT or Surface Pro users). What Microsoft claimed to be […]

SkyDrive Smart Files in Windows 8.1 & how to Hydrate them

The SkyDrive team recently announced about the SkyDrive Smart files in Windows 8.1. In this post we will see more details about these Smart files of SkyDrive in Windows 8.1. Earlier these were referred to as Placeholder files. Smart Files […]