Windows 8.1 Update 2 coming August 12th
Today, Rod Trent from Windows IT Pro reports that one of his sources has confirmed that info as correct, and the update will be delivered on the next Patch Tuesday, August 12.
His source also confirmed what the update will be called. Some had expected that it might be named "Windows 8.1 Update 2", or perhaps even "Windows 8.2". Sadly, it seems that Microsoft still suffers from being hopeless when it comes to naming things - following on from the Windows 8.1 Update that was released earlier this year, the next update will be called "August Update".
Could the choice of name indicate that Microsoft might shift to a monthly update cadence for Windows 8.1? Sadly, that's not what we're hearing at the moment - in fact, this may well be the last significant update for Windows 8.1 before the next major Windows release, codename Threshold, arrives early next year.
While the previous update was mandatory, the August Update will not be, so you can - for whatever reason - choose not to install it, and you'll still be able to get other updates without issue. However, if you want to install the August Update, you must have installed Windows 8.1 Update previously.
Microsoft will reportedly announce the August Update next week, ahead of its rollout on Patch Tuesday.
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Source: http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-81-update-2-coming-aug-12-will-actually-be-called-039august-update039
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DusknoirPosted:
InqAcheDusknoir Windows 8 is only good on tablets, on PC's its not that great.
I'd disagree with you on that one. It's just as smooth on PC as it is on a tablet or smart phone.
Yeah i totally agree i dont see anything wrong with win 8 on pc
Just a matter of preference, all it is.
1989Posted:
AcheDusknoir Windows 8 is only good on tablets, on PC's its not that great.
I'd disagree with you on that one. It's just as smooth on PC as it is on a tablet or smart phone.
Yeah i totally agree i dont see anything wrong with win 8 on pc
1989Posted:
Rugs Windows 8 is just a terrible 0S. Unless you have a touch screen PC or a tablet.
No its not bro....
Have you ever used win8?
WokzePosted:
I have both Windows 8 and 7 on my pc (Dual Boot) and i havent used Windows 8 for about a year now, windows 7 is so much better, i hate the buttons, and apps, they arn't needed in my opinion.
TravitorPosted:
Rugs Windows 8 is just a terrible 0S. Unless you have a touch screen PC or a tablet.
You don't even own one, don't talk trash...
DusknoirPosted:
Rugs Windows 8 is just a terrible 0S. Unless you have a touch screen PC or a tablet.
It's not that bad. Like you said it's good for tablets and such.
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