Solved Update for Windows 8 (KB2957026) - What exactly will it do

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Does anyone know what this update is for?
I've done a google search but come up with nothing.
Thanks
 

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Phone Man said:
Supersedes: KB2917499 on Windows 8 and Windows RT
This is what KB2917499 fixed and KB2957026 is a refinement of it.

https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2917499

This update makes feature changes and improvements to the Windows 8.1 Upgrade notification in Windows 8 or Windows RT. After you install this update, the upgrade will be more discoverable and faster.
Click to expand...



https://support.microsoft.com/kb/894199

https://support.microsoft.com/kb/2957026

Jim :cool:
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Thanks for the extra detail.
Yes, I already have KB2917499 and will now install KB2957026.
I'm still a bit nervous about updating to 8.1 because my laptop is working just fine at the moment with 'classicshell' installed.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 update 1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inspiron 15R special edition
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-3210M CPU @ 2.50GHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel HD Graphics 4000
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Avast
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