Windows Updates are available for Windows 8

Anonymous
2012-10-25T12:39:04+00:00

I’ve just started to run Windows 8 for the first time.  Have there been any updates released for Windows 8?

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Anonymous
2012-10-25T12:39:20+00:00

Yes.  An update for Windows 8 has been released that addresses a set of post-launch issues.  You will not be notified that this update is available during the first 24 hours after you run Windows 8 for the first time, however you can manually check for and install this update at any time.

If you are experiencing any problems with your Windows 8 installation, make sure you have installed the latest updates by following these steps:

1.     At the Start screen, type Windows Update.

2.     Tap or click Settings.

3.     Tap or click Install optional updates.

4.     Tap or click the link that says an important update is available.  If you want to install any optional updates that are available, you can click the link notifying you that optional updates are available as well.

Check all of the updates you want to install and then tap or click the Install button.  You will need to reboot your PC after installing the update for the changes to go into effect.

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-10-27T09:35:42+00:00

    I couldn't install any update for my newly upgraded windows 8 pro due to the error 800F081F. Can you help me?

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-10-27T08:54:32+00:00

    I have the same problem as ScottA0227 - nice work, releasing a patch that breaks the OS within 24 hours. That has to be some kind of record.

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-10-27T07:23:21+00:00

    Beware after installing Windows 8 and restarting after downloading the updates Windows 8 refuses to load.  This happened on both of the computers I have.  Keeps trying to make an automatic repair and then fails and gives me the blue screen with the troubleshooting options of which nothing has worked to get Windows 8 to load.

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