Microsoft’s Leaked Windows 8.1 Update 1 Was Just a Test...

Last week, Microsoft accidentally disclosed several Windows 8.1 Update 1 download links, which basically allowed everyone with Internet access to download and install the new OS version prepared by the software giant for the April launch.

While Microsoft has quickly taken down the links, a Chinese website is now claiming that the build that was delivered to users on that day was actually just a testing version supposed to allow the Redmond-based company to test the update system that’s going to go live once Windows 8.1 Update 1 is released.

PCBeta suggests that build 17031 is not RTM, which means that those who rushed to install it might need to reinstall their operating systems once again once the full build becomes available, as it’s not yet clear whether the new and final version could be delivered via Windows Update to these computers.

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[Hopachi]

Windows 8.1 Update 1 Leaked Again, Now Available for Download from Microsoft

It's the same stuff, again.

 

[GhostDog]

I tried to download the updates from the linked site that was provided on another site, they have been removed. I can't access it.

 

[CountMike]

It's a "Now you see it, now you don't" edition.

 

[Lee]

I'm going to hold off as the last attempt broke my Aeroglass tweak.

. . .bummer. . .what tweak were you using.

 

[Lee]

I guess it's best to wait until it actually gets released through WU.

Where's the fun in that. . .

 

[BarneyRubble]

Will this 8.1 update be like 8.1 itself in that it forces the newest graphics drivers upon you? My older Nvida card though technically shown as being supported results in a black screen. It will only work with drivers dating back to early 2012. So, just wondering if I'm going to have to do a lot of fettling and swearing as per the upgrade from 8 to 8.1.

 

[CountMike]

Will this 8.1 update be like 8.1 itself in that it forces the newest graphics drivers upon you? My older Nvida card though technically shown as being supported results in a black screen. It will only work with drivers dating back to early 2012. So, just wondering if I'm going to have to do a lot of fettling and swearing as per the upgrade from 8 to 8.1.

Nothing changed with the way drivers work, cosmetic changes mostly and couple of safety updates not related only to this update.