A
version of Windows 8.1, Windows NT operating system and first unveiled in
June 2013 and released as a public beta for Windows
8 is an upgrade, the
August 27, 2013 released
to manufacturing, and October 17, 2013, had
reached the general availability of its predecessor, almost a year after the
retail release.
Windows 8.1 through Windows Store for
Windows 8 and Windows RT users is available free of charge for retail
copies. Unlike previous
versions of Windows service packs,
or pre-loaded fixtures retail copies obtained
from 8 users
(ie, volume licensing)
to their respective memberships or Enterprise 8.1 channel
gain new installation media is necessary.
It is part of Windows 8's support lifecycle,
and 8.1 to install the service pack on the
contrary, however, on January 12,
2016. The access
and support is essential for
maintaining Windows updates:
Microsoft Support Lifecycle Policy similar to the
previous service pack for Windows
8.1 Windows 8.1
Windows treats acquired
through Windows Update and only 8.1-specific product
keys that can not be accepted.