Windows 8 vs 8.1

Question

I'd like your opinions, friends. I have a new laptop running Windows 8 and I'm doing pretty well with it. I'm tempted to install 8.1. My questions are: Is there any benefit in upgrading to 8.1? Is it a more stable and secure OS? Have any of you gone to 8.1 and wished you stayed with 8? Thanks for your opinions....

bwanshoom · Answer

You don't have a choice but to move to 8.1. Microsoft is going to force you to do it by the end of June, I think. It was earlier, but they pushed it back.

Edit: Maybe "force" is a little strong. I guess you can continue on Windows 8, but you won't get any updates after June 10.

happykayakers · Answer

From the articles I've read, 8.1 will be the new baseline for future updates and hot fixes.

mr__ed · Answer

Well, I wasn't aware of that. I guess I'll be going to 8.1. Thanks for the help.

twomed · Answer

Several big updates today...but it appears to big working ok now. They had problems with a recent update which messed up email. Then a BIG fix, then a fix to the fix. That is for outlook and MS Office, but it did affect parts on Win8.1.

You may want to wait a few days. :) :)

rfw63050 · Answer

You definitely will be required to update to 8.1, but don't stop there... Make sure you then update to 8.1 Update 1 (which was just release about a month ago).

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