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
    2012-10-31T20:38:48+00:00

    I found answer perfect for my need. Thanks for sharing. Hope to see more amazing answer on your site.

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-10-31T22:49:55+00:00

    Anyone have the Microsoft phone number to call so I can get a refund for Windows 8???

    I am sure it will be a cool thing for "touch-screens"- but it's not for my 14-mth old  {{{sigh}}}

    I will NEVER EVER update a NEWLY released WINDOWS software again!  In fact, will never ever BUY one either!!!  If computer doesn't come loaded with it - gonna just forget it!!!

    Can't believe the time I've spent with this useless "BLACK SCREAMING SCREEN", all caused by an update/patch no less. 

    But for all those that have suffered losses due to "Sandy" - realize that there are things far worse than this.

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-10-31T22:57:34+00:00

    i can promise  a new laptop with it preloaded wouldnt make a difference  i had mine 48 hrs when this issue hit!

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  4. Anonymous
    2012-11-01T00:32:31+00:00

    SUPPOSEDLY THERE IS A new??????? HOTFIX FOR THE BLACK SCREEN... HAVE SPENT NEAR 4 HOURS AND IT SURE IS HIDDEN IN i GUESS sANDYS RUBBLE PITS.....THE HOT FIX NUMBER IS CLAIME  TO BR )hotfix (Fix413812000)  BUT SAYS CALL ms TO GET IT... DOESNT WORK THAT WAY EITHER     SURE SEEMS LIKE ONE GIANT SCAM CAME OUT HERE...... and funny as it sounds about an hour ago had  "inspection scam" phone call..... told me were going to inspect my computer and fix it cant repaet what I told tyhe guy who sounded as if was in MUmbai,India by his accent.....

    Now have to wonder..... maybe is a real scam going on here with a virus stuffed into the download of win 8 pro and multi media files......

    if there is a hot fix someone tell me how to get it as right now am waiting for the dvd to ome in... got email telling me be in about a week..... lucky have another pc to use...... and can bet be no more win 8 trash for e on any of my other computers...... have to fix it or will remove drive and go thru it line byine to recover info I need and trash win 8 and the dvd and go back to win 7 pro and start loking at the apples

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