Win8.1Update1 Announced Completion Key Information Summary

Author: Song Jie

Last week, Microsoft finally completed development of Windows 8.1 Update 1, into the RTM. As the most important system update this spring, Windows 8.1 Update 1 has brought a lot of improvements to users, especially for the operation of non-touchscreen devices, which greatly improved the user experience. If you are using Win8.1 or are about to migrate to Win8.1, then you must understand the following key information about Windows 8.1 Update 1. . . . . . . . . . . .

Get time, get method

According to the known message, Windows 8.1 Update 1 will be pushed to all Win8.1 users through Windows Update on April 8th. MSDN subscribers can be earlier. Obtained on April 2nd. All Win8.1 users only need to open the Windows update, then they will receive the update prompt, and then handed over to the system to automatically complete the follow-up work.

Can't wait to get it in advance? There is a "stolen" method for everyone to try, but it is not guaranteed to be completely feasible, please try carefully.

Start the Registry Editor and navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\;

Create a new key (key): SHWindowsPoolS14;

Exit and restart the machine, check Windows updates after reboot;

If all goes well, you should find "Update for Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems" update (32-bit prompt will become x86-based).

The next thing to do is to download and install this update.

Official Name: Feature Pack

Microsoft called Update1 as Feature Pack

Windows 8.1 Update 1 is essentially a similar A big update like the Windows Service Pack, but not named with a service pack. Previously, people usually referred to Windows 8.1 Update 1 or Windows 8.1 Spring Update, and a screenshot of the latest exposure seems to bring its official name: Feature Pack. See the words in the window at the bottom of the picture above.

Key Features and Improvements

The Windows 8.1 Feature Pack has three main improvements: a significant improvement in the non-touch-screen user experience; more hardware options and enhancements in the enterprise and educational environments. Compatibility.

Improving the user experience of non-touch screens

After updating to the Windows 8.1 Feature Pack, the system can enable the corresponding user interface according to the user's hardware, and the touch screen device boots to the Metro UI start screen, while the normal The PC launches to the traditional desktop;

The Modern app adds a title bar and provides a close/minimize function button;

Modern app adds a title bar and can display the taskbar

Modern application and start screen add desktop taskbar display, usually hidden, can be activated when needed;

Start screen tile supports traditional right-click context menu, no need to apply command bar at the bottom A variety of operations;

Add screen to the right of the user's avatar to add "sleep, shutdown, restart" three commands; start screen add “ search & rdquo; button;

Restarting the shutdown is no longer a hassle

Modern applications can be locked to the desktop taskbar, while the taskbar can display running modern application thumbnails;

Provide more hardware options
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In order to give partners (hardware manufacturers) greater flexibility, especially for low-to-medium price devices, Microsoft will reduce the licensing fees for Windows 8.1, and even plan to launch a free version of the Windows 8.1 Bing Special Edition. Lowering the license fee or even providing Win8.1 for free can further reduce the cost of low-end devices and also play a positive role in the popularity of Win8.1.

Enhancing compatibility in enterprise and educational environments

Windows 8.1 Feature Pack reduces hardware requirements, and 1G memory and 16G disk space requirements allow for more older devices and lower The installation of Win8.1 on the end device effectively reduces the large amount of hardware expenditure incurred by enterprises and educational institutions due to the upgrade.

Windows 8.1 built-in IE11 will also get a series of compatibility improvements after updating to Update1, including “Enterprise Compatibility Mode”, which allows users to access intranet pages in IE8 mode, effectively alleviating compatibility. Sexual problems.

Note: This update will also appear in IE11 for Win7 soon.

Now all we have to do is wait another month, then download the Feature Pack from Windows Update.