Windows 8.1 Update 2 to arrive through the Windows Store

The rep claims that Update 2 will land in August/September of this year, and that it will be delivered through the Windows Store much like Windows 8. The rep also claims that Windows 8.1 Update 2 will be a hefty 3GB in size, making us believe that Update 2 won't be like Windows 8.1 Update 1, but more like Windows 8.1 as a whole compared to Windows 8. 3GB is somewhat a significant increase in size compared to Update 1, which maxed at around 700MB.

Windows 8.1 Update 2 to arrive through the Windows Store, and be 3GB in size? | WinBeta

hope it by windows update and not store

 

[sygnus21]

They still make good soundcards, but their driver section is abysmal. And instead of releasing updated drivers for their cards, they simply manufacture a new one with yet another set of abysmal drivers.

When Windows 8.1 was released, instead of giving us updated drivers, they simply changed the date of the old 8 drivers and placed them under the Windows 8.1 tab. No kidding - Sound Blaster Z series Windows 8.1 drivers out by the end of January 2014 - Page 7. They did the exact same thing with the ZXR drivers - SBZxR_CD_LD_1_00_22 Drivers Released - Page 5

Just pathetic. But hey, it's Microsoft's fault for updating the OS

 

[RBS]

I still think that the upgrades are at fault here. If Microsoft wants to distribute a new version, then that's what they should do and call it something different. Windows 8.1 sounds like an update of Windows 8.0 to most people, not an entirely new OS, and I don't think manufactures should have to rewrite their code every six months just to keep current with Windows. They update their code if there is a known issue, not because Microsoft decides to rewrite everything, it is becoming to much of a hassle for developers and the general public.

Personally, I have screwed around for 2 years with Windows 8, I am sick of it all the changes, the drivers, this or that, or the menu does this now, or it doesn't. Or they are going to have this and then they don't, or it might come out. Who needs all the drama and hassle? I am done with their upgrades, updates and all the rhetoric, I just can't take it any more.

 

[echrada]

I still think that the upgrades are at fault here. If Microsoft wants to distribute a new version, then that's what they should do and call it something different. Windows 8.1 sounds like an update of Windows 8.0 to most people, not an entirely new OS, and I don't think manufactures should have to rewrite their code every six months just to keep current with Windows. They update their code if there is a known issue, not because Microsoft decides to rewrite everything, it is becoming to much of a hassle for developers and the general public.

Personally, I have screwed around for 2 years with Windows 8, I am sick of it all the changes, the drivers, this or that, or the menu does this now, or it doesn't. Or they are going to have this and then they don't, or it might come out. Who needs all the drama and hassle? I am done with their upgrades, updates and all the rhetoric, I just can't take it any more.

Do you need someone to speak to? I can look up the number of some good therapists for you, if that would help.

 

[CountMike]

I still think that the upgrades are at fault here. If Microsoft wants to distribute a new version, then that's what they should do and call it something different. Windows 8.1 sounds like an update of Windows 8.0 to most people, not an entirely new OS, and I don't think manufactures should have to rewrite their code every six months just to keep current with Windows. They update their code if there is a known issue, not because Microsoft decides to rewrite everything, it is becoming to much of a hassle for developers and the general public.

Personally, I have screwed around for 2 years with Windows 8, I am sick of it all the changes, the drivers, this or that, or the menu does this now, or it doesn't. Or they are going to have this and then they don't, or it might come out. Who needs all the drama and hassle? I am done with their upgrades, updates and all the rhetoric, I just can't take it any more.

I think it's called "changing with times" and is happening ever since men invented fire or a bit before.

 

[RBS]

Do you need someone to speak to? I can look up the number of some good therapists for you, if that would help.

No I would only need a therapist if I continued to partake in the Windows madness, but thank you for your thoughtfulness.

I think it's called "changing with times" and is happening ever since men invented fire or a bit before.

I don't mind changing with the times, just not every other day. Perhaps, I will give it another go 2-3 years from now.

Some here may think their reply's are coy or clever, but, I have about 15 different people I help with their computer problems (friends, family, associates),etc.. I don't get paid for this, it just sort of evolved. It is difficult enough trouble shooting my own problems, let alone all of theirs, helping keep them virus free, trying to explain how their systems work. So when Microsoft keeps changing so often, it is a bit much to handle, at this point, I have started telling them not to update, or I disable their updates, until Microsoft decides where they are going. If Windows 9 is supposed to be the panacea everyone says it will be, why waste the effort on 8?

 

[jimbo45]

They still make good soundcards, but their driver section is abysmal. And instead of releasing updated drivers for their cards, they simply manufacture a new one with yet another set of abysmal drivers.

When Windows 8.1 was released, instead of giving us updated drivers, they simply changed the date of the old 8 drivers and placed them under the Windows 8.1 tab. No kidding - Sound Blaster Z series Windows 8.1 drivers out by the end of January 2014 - Page 7. They did the exact same thing with the ZXR drivers - SBZxR_CD_LD_1_00_22 Drivers Released - Page 5

Just pathetic. But hey, it's Microsoft's fault for updating the OS

Hi there

Ms are entitled to update their OS any time they want to -- if the hardware people can't keep up then simple - don't update YOUR copy until you need to or run it in a VM. Things like sound run quite happily in a VM -- in fact these days It's really not necessary to have separate sound cards at all as even a basic Mobo will probably give you all the sound capabilities you need these days especially if it has digital output too -- plug this into a separate system if you really need special sound for gaming etc -- most computer sound systems are pretty horrible anyway.

Cheers
jimbo

 

[Clintlgm]

Do you need someone to speak to? I can look up the number of some good therapists for you, if that would help.

No I would only need a therapist if I continued to partake in the Windows madness, but thank you for your thoughtfulness.

I think it's called "changing with times" and is happening ever since men invented fire or a bit before.

I don't mind changing with the times, just not every other day. Perhaps, I will give it another go 2-3 years from now.

Some here may think their reply's are coy or clever, but, I have about 15 different people I help with their computer problems (friends, family, associates),etc.. I don't get paid for this, it just sort of evolved. It is difficult enough trouble shooting my own problems, let alone all of theirs, helping keep them virus free, trying to explain how their systems work. So when Microsoft keeps changing so often, it is a bit much to handle, at this point, I have started telling them not to update, or I disable their updates, until Microsoft decides where they are going. If Windows 9 is supposed to be the panacea everyone says it will be, why waste the effort on 8?

Yes I feel your pain. A few years ago I finally figured out that none of my family & friends were ever going to learn to use there computer unless I quit doing it for them. When I told them they need to call tech support and talk to Joe or whom every. They eventually all got over it.

 

[CountMike]

Than it's not just few updates if you have to service 15 relatives. Start charging for it, ends woes with relatives most of the time. I have bunch of leaches like that too. As long they bring computer to me I don't mind too much and usually it stops them for a while.

 

[adamf]

I was given a Windows 7 PC to fix (a virus problem). It had never been updated and I had to download almost 300 updates. 12 hours - never again.

 

[sygnus21]

They still make good soundcards, but their driver section is abysmal. And instead of releasing updated drivers for their cards, they simply manufacture a new one with yet another set of abysmal drivers.

When Windows 8.1 was released, instead of giving us updated drivers, they simply changed the date of the old 8 drivers and placed them under the Windows 8.1 tab. No kidding - Sound Blaster Z series Windows 8.1 drivers out by the end of January 2014 - Page 7. They did the exact same thing with the ZXR drivers - SBZxR_CD_LD_1_00_22 Drivers Released - Page 5

Just pathetic. But hey, it's Microsoft's fault for updating the OS

Hi there

Ms are entitled to update their OS any time they want to -- if the hardware people can't keep up then simple - don't update YOUR copy until you need to or run it in a VM. Things like sound run quite happily in a VM -- in fact these days It's really not necessary to have separate sound cards at all as even a basic Mobo will probably give you all the sound capabilities you need these days especially if it has digital output too -- plug this into a separate system if you really need special sound for gaming etc -- most computer sound systems are pretty horrible anyway.

Cheers
jimbo

Not sure where you're going here Jimbo but I actually side with Microsoft here and blame the hardware vendor for not keeping up with the OS upgrades. I thought I was pretty clear on that.

Oh, and I don't do mobo soundcards... hence why I bought a dedicated soundcard for my needs

And there's absolutely no reason why I would want to run my soundcard in VM, nor should I be required to do so. We build our systems according to our needs, not to anyone else's.

Thanks.

 

[Superfly]

I was given a Windows 7 PC to fix (a virus problem). It had never been updated and I had to download almost 300 updates. 12 hours - never again.

LOL... Funnily enough I just downloaded and created a repository of all updates for Windows 8.1 and Office 2013 with WSUS...

Anyway the repo is something like 4GB ...

 

[alphanumeric]

They still make good soundcards, but their driver section is abysmal. And instead of releasing updated drivers for their cards, they simply manufacture a new one with yet another set of abysmal drivers.

When Windows 8.1 was released, instead of giving us updated drivers, they simply changed the date of the old 8 drivers and placed them under the Windows 8.1 tab. No kidding - Sound Blaster Z series Windows 8.1 drivers out by the end of January 2014 - Page 7. They did the exact same thing with the ZXR drivers - SBZxR_CD_LD_1_00_22 Drivers Released - Page 5

Just pathetic. But hey, it's Microsoft's fault for updating the OS

Hi there

Ms are entitled to update their OS any time they want to -- if the hardware people can't keep up then simple - don't update YOUR copy until you need to or run it in a VM. Things like sound run quite happily in a VM -- in fact these days It's really not necessary to have separate sound cards at all as even a basic Mobo will probably give you all the sound capabilities you need these days especially if it has digital output too -- plug this into a separate system if you really need special sound for gaming etc -- most computer sound systems are pretty horrible anyway.

Cheers
jimbo

Not sure where you're going here Jimbo but I actually side with Microsoft here and blame the hardware vendor for not keeping up with the OS upgrades. I thought I was pretty clear on that.

Oh, and I don't do mobo soundcards... hence why I bought a dedicated soundcard for my needs

And there's absolutely no reason why I would want to run my soundcard in VM, nor should I be required to do so. We build our systems according to our needs, not to anyone else's.

Thanks.

I think he missed the sarcasm smiley in your last statement and read it the wrong way.

 

[sygnus21]

Yeah I thought so too but then he went into the viability of needing a separate soundcard so...