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Learn how to check for, download, and install KB 2919355, an update for Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1.
Support for Windows 8.1 ended on January 10, 2023. We recommend you move to a Windows 11 PC to continue to receive security updates from Microsoft. Learn more. Windows 8 has reached end of support, which means Windows 8 devices no longer receive important security updates.
An upgrade moves your PC from a previous version of Windows—such as Windows 7 or Windows 8.1—to Windows 10. An upgrade can take place on your existing device, though Microsoft recommends using Windows 10 on a new PC to take advantage of the latest features and security improvements.
Learn all about the security and non-security updates that are published for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 through Windows Update. These updates address issues and improve the overall reliability of the operating system.
As a reminder, Windows 8.1 has reached end of support on January 10, 2023. At this point technical assistance and software updates will no longer be provided. If you have devices running Windows 8.1, we recommend upgrading them to a more current, in-service, and supported Windows release.
Windows 8.1 RT Update 3 includes improvements to the Windows desktop experience for Surface RT and Surface 2. With the addition of a familiar and easy-to-use Start menu, you'll have quick access to your desktop and all your apps, files, and PC settings in one convenient place.
Windows update. This update will be downloaded and installed automatically from Windows Update. Prerequisites For Windows 8.1, there are no prerequisites to apply this update. For Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1), you must have the following updates installed before you apply this update.
Windows Update checks for updated drivers and software for your devices and install them automatically. Keeping Windows Update on is a good way to make sure your devices continues to work properly and you get the best experience with them.
Servicing stack updates (SSU) makes sure that you have a robust and reliable servicing stack so that your devices can receive and install Microsoft updates. This update also addresses an issue that might prevent the CVE-2020-0689 update from installing.
This article describes the Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 update that is dated April 2014. It also addresses some known issues about this update. This includes the 0x80073712 installation error. A restart is required after you install this update.