Only tablets with Windows RT were unable to start following the download. Oct. 21, 2013— -- Desktop users may be rejoicing the return of the Windows start button, but people who use Microsoft ...

If you installed Windows 8.1 Preview by using a downloaded ISO on a DVD or USB memory drive, you'll be able to upgrade as normal (through the store), but Windows 8.1 won't activate without a valid ...

Microsoft has fixed its Windows RT 8.1 update, which was causing installation issues for some Surface RT users, and made it available again for download from the Windows Store.

The Achilles heel of the Windows 8 platform at the moment, is its own app store, but as we know, Microsoft has been working hard to deliver key applications like Facebook and Flipboard (coming soon).

Microsoft wants developers of Windows 8/8.1 applications in the Microsoft Store to port their apps to Windows 10, and it described some coming app deadlines, perhaps as an incentive.

If you already own and are running Windows 8, you’ll be able to download 8.1 from the Windows Store within Windows 8, for free. Upgrading from vanilla Windows 8 should be relatively straightforward.

Microsoft is updating its Fresh Paint drawing app for Windows 8.1 with some significant changes. The latest update will go live on October 18th alongside the Windows 8.1 release, and it includes a ...

Windows 8.1 Update is also available to Windows 7 users from the Microsoft Web Store, both as a packaged DVD and on new PCs, laptops, and tablets. There are standard and Pro versions, priced at ...