anuseems Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) "Microsoft TechNet blog makes clear that Windows 8.1 will not be patched, and that users must get Windows 8.1 Update if they want security patches, InfoWorld's Woody Leonhard reports. 'In what is surely the most customer-antagonistic move of the new Windows regime, Steve Thomas at Microsoft posted a TechNet article on Saturday stating categorically that Microsoft will no longer issue security patches for Windows 8.1, starting in May,' Leonhard writes. 'Never mind that Windows 8.1 customers are still having multiple problems with errors when trying to install the Update..."http://tech.slashdot.org/story/14/04/15/0053213/microsoft-confirms-it-is-dropping-windows-81-supporthttp://www.infoworld.com/t/microsoft-windows/microsoft-confirms-its-dropping-windows-81-support-240407http://blogs.technet.com/b/gladiatormsft/archive/2014/04/12/information-regarding-the-latest-update-for-windows-8-1.aspx Edited April 15, 2014 by anuseems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodo248 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Are they kidding?! :wtf:So I have to install this update whether I like it or not otherwise I leave my PC at risk? Really good job MS :thumbsdown: ......You keep losing customers everyday, hope you realize the mistakes you are doing before it's too late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacius Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I don't see how this is much different from requiring an update in order to continue receiving support ~1 year after the release of a service pack. That's how it's always been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinders Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 The topic title is a bit misleading don't you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paquini Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Are they kidding?! :wtf:So I have to install this update whether I like it or not otherwise I leave my PC at risk? Really good job MS :thumbsdown: ......You keep losing customers everyday, hope you realize the mistakes you are doing before it's too late0And what's wrong with that? The nacesary patches are in the update, why is necesary to duplicate work? Your point is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrEzi Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Are they kidding?! :wtf: So I have to install this update whether I like it or not otherwise I leave my PC at risk? Really good job MS :thumbsdown: ......You keep losing customers everyday, hope you realize the mistakes you are doing before it's too late0And what's wrong with that? The nacesary patches are in the update, why is necesary to duplicate work? Your point is wrong. Agreed. Similar case was with e.g. XP SP3 -- you needed to install it first to receive the rest of the updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demoneye Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 The topic title is a bit misleading don't you think?lets say it straight up , the topic is all F up :D....MS patches will fit only win8.1 with update1 ... that "all" < :wtf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mosaji Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 The update 1 has actually improved performance of W8.1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karamjit Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Are they kidding?! :wtf:So I have to install this update whether I like it or not otherwise I leave my PC at risk? Really good job MS :thumbsdown: ......You keep losing customers everyday, hope you realize the mistakes you are doing before it's too latetherefore i am going to shut down windows permanently and waiting for Trusty Tahr 14.4. I don't like licencious behavior of Microsoft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 :rofl: :lmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRiM Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Are they kidding?! :wtf:So I have to install this update whether I like it or not otherwise I leave my PC at risk?Do you know how stupid you sound when you said this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rok Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Are they kidding?! :wtf:So I have to install this update whether I like it or not otherwise I leave my PC at risk? Really good job MS :thumbsdown: ......You keep losing customers everyday, hope you realize the mistakes you are doing before it's too lateOn one side, you don't want to install updates, and the other you cry for not getting support!! come on grow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeMasteR Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Are they kidding?! :wtf:So I have to install this update whether I like it or not otherwise I leave my PC at risk? Really good job MS :thumbsdown: ......You keep losing customers everyday, hope you realize the mistakes you are doing before it's too lateWhat's more important 4 ya, security or "liking" something? M$ could give 2 shits about if people like it or not, i can fill a frikken book with shit M$ did in the past i don't like. You should read maybe why they won't support 8.1 anymore, it's understandable and a logic step.You could just go back to Windows 7 if you don't "like" 8+, it's that easy. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CODYQX4 Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 (edited) . Edited April 28, 2019 by CODYQX4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodo248 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Are they kidding?! :wtf:So I have to install this update whether I like it or not otherwise I leave my PC at risk? Really good job MS :thumbsdown: ......You keep losing customers everyday, hope you realize the mistakes you are doing before it's too lateOn one side, you don't want to install updates, and the other you cry for not getting support!! come on grow up.That's not my point.....I always keep my PC updated, but I don't like some of the features of 8.1 update so I shouldn't be forced to install it. If I want to stick to 8.1, they should keep supporting it not kill it, come on it's not Win XPAre they kidding?! :wtf:So I have to install this update whether I like it or not otherwise I leave my PC at risk?Do you know how stupid you sound when you said this?No I don't know......why don't you enlighten me :wtf:Are they kidding?! :wtf:So I have to install this update whether I like it or not otherwise I leave my PC at risk? Really good job MS :thumbsdown: ......You keep losing customers everyday, hope you realize the mistakes you are doing before it's too late0And what's wrong with that? The nacesary patches are in the update, why is necesary to duplicate work? Your point is wrong.Again I know that, I just don't like the 8.1 update so MS shouldn't force customers to install it by ceasing support for 8.1We are not talking about an ordinary update with security patches, we are talking an update that changes many stuff in Windows so it should be optional Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 That's not my point.....I always keep my PC updated, but I don't like some of the features of 8.1 update so I shouldn't be forced to install it. If I want to stick to 8.1, they should keep supporting it not kill it, come on it's not Win XWhich are those features of Windows 8.1 Update that you don't like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjall Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 well after I read the articles; what I understood that it's not thay they will stop updating your windows, but they will stop making the downloadable update files so it's more or less like if you dont have a cracked or licensed windows that can download auto from the windows updates, you can download stand-alone files to update your windows, i dont think there is more to it, so it's not something that will affect anyone, its more of making their job easier and more efficient Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rok Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 That's not my point.....I always keep my PC updated, but I don't like some of the features of 8.1 update so I shouldn't be forced to install it. If I want to stick to 8.1, they should keep supporting it not kill it, come on it's not Win XPIf that's you want, than just imagine, where Windows will end up, and how much development would need??? And, above all the development of the new updates would never happen, as the developers will remain busy customizing Windows per user. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDistortions Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 The problem shouldn't be UI issues, you can customize it the way you want it to and that's one good thing about W8 is that it encourages others to create custom UI's for Windows or just about any OS for that matter.The problem with cutting support for your existing W8 version within 30 days if the update doesn't work correctly and your stuck without it and then your stuck with being unsecure. 30 days isn't enough, 120 days for businesses might be better but it depends on how long fixes are made and whether you can make the time to make it work.This is why so many PC's are running unsecure these days is because users are unable to update leaving them wondering what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRiM Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 That's not my point.....I always keep my PC updated, but I don't like some of the features of 8.1 update so I shouldn't be forced to install it. If I want to stick to 8.1, they should keep supporting it not kill it, come on it's not Win XP You're not forced to install it. Either install it or don't, choice is yours. What features of 8.1 update dont you like enough to make you not want to update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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