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Old 08-04-2014, 22:13   #1025
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Re: [MERGED] Windows 8 discussion
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Originally Posted by Slyder View Post
Eh? The official video on YouTube for the update clearly states they included a start menu in this update. I'm confused now then
no they said in build in a future update

---------- Post added at 21:13 ---------- Previous post was at 21:12 ----------

This post will focus mostly on the UI changes - there may be future AskPFE Platforms posts that dive into some of the other aspects of the Update.

Before we get ahead of ourselves, let's cover a few heads-up/FAQ comments:

•It will likely change your system's current behavior:

◦For starters, unless the device is a tablet, a system with this update will boot to the desktop by default
◾You can still choose one way or another but I was surprised when I rebooted and was taken to my desktop instead of my Start screen

◦See the chart further down in the post for a clear list of what default settings are changed and how

•It does NOT include the Start menu that you may have seen/heard about at the recent Build conference. That is some exciting near-future stuff, which demonstrates our on-going commitment to deliver on customer feedback (such as your comments on this very blog) •It is defined as an "Important – Security update" in our Windows Updates framework
•It is a cumulative update to Windows 8.1 that includes all previously released security and non-security updates

•It is a required update to keep your Windows 8.1 device current
◦Failure to install this Update will prevent Windows Update from patching your system with any future updates starting with Updates released in May 2014 (get busy!)


•Windows 8.1 is a prerequisite (vs Windows 8 RTM)
◦Windows 8.1 media/WIMs/TechNet ISOs/Store bits/etc will be slipstreamed with this Update in the near term

•KB2919442 is a pre-requisite update - released in March 2014 – you'll need this before 2919355 will be recognized

•Additional info can be found in the KB – which obviously, you should read
◦http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2919355


•The Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) has been updated to accommodate the changes to Windows with this Update
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