Microsoft Announces Time for Consumers and MSDN Subscribers to Win 8.1

Computer Store News: Just 10 months after the launch of Windows 8, Microsoft officially announced today that it has begun releasing Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 for hardware partners.

Microsoft has announced that Windows 8.1 will be officially launched on October 18 (GA). On October 17, Win8.1 will be updated for Win8 users through the Windows Store for free.

Now, Microsoft also announced that MSDN and TechNet subscribers will get the official version of Win8. This time, MSDN and TechNet subscribers will not get the latest Microsoft system in advance. .

Microsoft pointed out that “we will continue to work closely with our partners to complete the finishing of Windows 8.1 and ensure that users get the best experience when they launch Windows 8.1 on October 18. At that time, Microsoft will provide Windows 8.1 updates to commercial customers, extensive partner ecosystems, MSDN and TechNet subscribers, and consumers with or without a Volume Licensing Agreement. ”