tezza Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) GA Rollup A Provides Updates to Windows 8.1 RTM Back in August, I wrote that Microsoft had hit the RTM (now "release to manufacturers") milestone for Windows 8.1 without actually finishing the code for the new OS version. This time around, Microsoft would add a number of fixes to the OS, significantly changing the so-called "final" build of Windows 8.1 between RTM and the General Availability (GA) release set for October 18. And they've done that: Here's a small peek at the changes added by something called Windows 8.1 GA Rollup A.You should read RTM: What's In a Name? to understand how Microsoft has changed the meaning of RTM. In that post, I noted that Windows 8.1 was not complete when it hit the RTM milestone. Instead, Microsoft would use the time between RTM and GA to "optimize the overall [Windows 8.1] experience for customers" and "put the finishing touches on Windows 8.1 to ensure a quality experience at general availability on October 18th." Windows 8.1 GA Rollup A is the result of that work.Or, perhaps, it is one result of that work. As the name suggests, there could be other fixes I haven't seen yet—perhaps a Windows 8.1 GA Rollup B is in the works as well. Also unclear is when Microsoft intends to ship this (and perhaps any other) update to customers, though I was told earlier in the summer that that would happen with a few days of GA, and occur through the normal Windows Update channels.Anyway, Windows 8.1 GA Rollup A is what's called a Quick Fix Engineering (QFE) update. In addition to providing it to end users through Windows Update, Microsoft will also deliver it to PC makers so that they can add this code to new PCs before launch. So it won't come as any surprise that GA Rollup A isn't even that new: Microsoft finished it about a month after RTM. (Which is another reason I wonder if there's a GA Rollup B floating around out there.)So. What changes when you install this update?There are two answers to this question. Everything. And almost nothing.Let me tackle the second one first: When you install GA Rollup A and reboot, Windows 8.1 looks and acts almost exactly as it did before. I had a hard time finding any substantial user experience changes at all. In fact, the only thing I've really noticed is that Internet Explorer 11 picks up a new app bar preview—it's that tiny black sliver at the bottom in the shot below—similar to the app bar previews we see in the new versions of Mail, Calendar, and a few other Windows 8.1 apps. With regards to the first part—"everything"—a careful examination of what's changed in Windows 8.1 after installing GA Rollup A indicates that Microsoft has touched virtually every part of the OS with this update. Given the size of the update—about 200 MB for the x64 version, though the x86 and ARM versions are even smaller, at roughly 100 MB each—there are no major changes, of course. But it's like Microsoft left no stone unturned. This is quite clearly a fit and finish release, and the list of components that are updated by this QFE is lengthy.Among the updated components—there are 658 updates packages in all—are Common Foundation (low-level features like the NT kernel and hardware abstraction layer), Secure Startup, Smart Cards, Internet Explorer (internal), Printing, Shell, Tech Services Framework (Accessibility), Graphics Core, DWM, App Compat, DirectX, .NET, PowerShell, JScript 9, Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE), Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP), Windows Location Service, Hyper-V, Bluetooth, VPN, Tethering, Windows Image Photo Codecs, Search, AppX, Windows Reader, Windows Media Viewer/Lock Screen Camera, Remote Assistance, Windows Webcam Experience, Windows Defender, WinPE (Windows Preinstall Environment), and Windows Store. Heck, even Windows Journal and Media Center were updated in some way—relax, Media Center fans, I'm sure it's just bug fixes—which shows you the extent of the changes.http://winsupersite.com/windows-8/ga-rollup-provides-updates-windows-81-rtmD/L X64 post 4D/L X32 post 17D/L ARM post 28 Edited October 15, 2013 by tezza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Matt Posted October 12, 2013 Administrator Share Posted October 12, 2013 good. we use it long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kn_andre Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Nice News Article .. Thanks for Sharing @tezza ... Cheers and Enjoy your Weekend too ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tezza Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) Windows 8.1 x64 RTM (Windows 8.1 GA Rollup A)Install Order:KB2894179KB2883200KB2894029According to Micro$oft - These patches should be applied to the official RTM image before the official release (General Availability).http://embedload.com/imwh1xv2au4q/OEM.Backup.x64.7z.htmlpasswordoembackupNote: This will be available via Windows Update too...x32 D/L post 17 Edited October 15, 2013 by tezza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algalord Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Windows 8.1 x64 RTM (Windows 8.1 GA Rollup A)Install Order:KB2894179KB2883200KB2894029According to Micro$oft - These patches should be applied to the official RTM image before the official release (General Availability).http://embedload.com/imwh1xv2au4q/OEM.Backup.x64.7z.htmlpasswordoembackupNote: This will be available via Windows Update too...Thanks for the upload, tezza! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tezza Posted October 12, 2013 Author Share Posted October 12, 2013 Installed with no problems to mention :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperoni Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thanks for the upload Tezza. Installed in the order suggested, rebooting after each. No problems !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanoman Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thanks For Sharing And the upload ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brain_death Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 KB2883200 did not install for me. I tried seven times at about 20 minutes a throw including rollbacks, each time disabling more security software that might have interfered... :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demoneye Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Nice info tezza :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tezza Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) KB2883200 did not install for me. I tried seven times at about 20 minutes a throw including rollbacks, each time disabling more security software that might have interfered... :( It actually took about 20 minutes to install for me as well, but i just waited and then it installed. It has been reported this fixes hibernation problems some were experiencing and solved the "Secure Boot isn't configured correctly" watermark on desktop :) Edited October 13, 2013 by tezza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brain_death Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) It actually took about 20 minutes to install for me as well, but i just waited and then it installed.Apparently installed fine for me on each occasion. Reboot requested and confirmed, updates reach 30% and then my computer restarts. Updates continue, hit 100% then a message appears saying "We cannot apply the updates..." or something similar. Lengthy rollback, restart, more rollback and I'm back where I was when I began. Usually, I can get even the most stubborn updates to install. After seven lengthy goes, I have put this one off until another day... :( Edited October 13, 2013 by brain_death Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyko666 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thanks tezza.. worked fine on my Windows 8.1 Pro + WMC x64..... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyko666 Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Thanks a lot! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud_gackt Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 thank you tezza, works great on 8.1 pro edition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TShadow Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Good one, thanks for the update. Installed with no hassle. Did not find the app bar preview as mentioned in the article, most probably due to some customization made. IE 11 is really fast, it leaves Firefox in the dust. It's a pity that there are no plug-ins like the ones I depend on with Firefox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tezza Posted October 13, 2013 Author Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) Windows 8.1 RTM RollUp A for x86 (32 bits)Installing Order:KB2894179KB2883200KB2894029password:oembackuphttp://embedload.com/gxciomn55yiu/OEM.Backup.x86.7z.htmlx64 D/L post#4 Edited October 13, 2013 by tezza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefa Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Cheers tezza :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben01 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Hello girls :)Is windows 8.1 already cracked ? Or you are running it in demo mode ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cell0ne Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Install all 3 without any problems, Thank you Tezza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chlorophyll Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 i installed one month back rtm 8.1 pro from november rain threadnow shud i install this one?if YES then how to?little bit confused..pls clarify Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLmEgZ Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Hello girls :)Is windows 8.1 already cracked ? Or you are running it in demo mode ?No such thing as "Demo Mode" on Windows 8 and 8.1... removed feature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hecrod1 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 these updates can be applied on windows 8.1 spanish edition?regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tezza Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 these updates can be applied on windows 8.1 spanish edition?regardsYes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chlorophyll Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 these updates can be applied on windows 8.1 spanish edition?regardsYeshi pls reply to my question in this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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