After months of waiting and various prerelease and RTM, the final version of Windows 8.1 was just released. The operating system is now available for existing users of Windows 8.0 in the form of a very large update to download.
To prevent all users, a message appears on the screen, inviting them to visit the Windows Store to get the full update. The update applies to the version for desktops and laptops (Windows 32 and 64 bit), but also for tablets running Windows RT. And even those who have a RTM version of Windows 8.1 are concerned, since update 241.3 MB (64-bit) is waiting on Windows Update.
Summary of previously discussed new features of Windows 8.1:
- reintroduction of the Start button . Although very popular with users of older versions of Windows, its use differs. Left-click leads to the Home screen, and right-click to access the Control Panel, the Task Manager, the command prompt, etc..
- ability to boot to the desktop (like Windows 7.0 and earlier versions) or on the Home screen (like Windows 8.0);
- Total customization of the Home screen and access the list of installed at the bottom of the screen in question applications;
- new Modern UI applications : health and fitness, alarm, calculator, etc..
- new search module ;
- Settings module PC much more comprehensive
- full integration of SkyDrive and Office Explorer
Finally, the last point: the price. If you want to migrate from Windows 7 to Windows 8.1 , it will cost you $163.82. If you opt for the Pro version of Windows 8.1, it will cost you $382.43. Remember also that the sites Amazon and Darty always offer to migrate from Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 to Windows 8 Pro for less than $60 ... and as the update to Windows 8.1, it would be a shame not to take advantage of this method, which drastically reduces the bill.
