At Build 2013 in San Francisco, Microsoft today announced the availability of Windows 8.1 Preview. Windows 8.1 is a free update for Windows 8 customers coming later this year through the Windows Store, and a pre-release version is available now for users interested in trying out many of the new features and improvements introduced with the preview. Windows 8.1 Preview include enhancements in personalization, search, apps, the Windows Store, cloud connectivity, and a lot more.
Windows 8.1 introduces new manageability, mobility, security, user experience and networking capabilities. It brings back the start button that opens up the Modern UI and options are available to boot directly to the desktop. It adds native 3D printing support and 3D maps! For more on features included in Windows 8.1, refer below links:
What’s New in Windows 8.1
- Continuing the Windows 8 vision with Windows 8.1
Download and Try Windows 8.1 Preview Now –
Note: Before proceeding to install, it should be noted that this preview is mainly for experienced PC users, and you might encounter errors as this isn’t the final release.