Introducing The Windows 8.1 Update

Mark O’Shea | Microsoft MVP Windows Expert – IT Pro

Introducing The Windows 8.1 Update

What was new in the Windows 8.1 user experience?

What is new in the Windows 8.1 Update user experience?

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What was new in the Windows 8.1 User Experience?

What Windows 7 elements are in Windows 8.1?

Desktop experience• Start• Snapping• Taskbar• Jump Lists• Pinning• Thumbnails

Boot to DesktopBoot directly to desktop

Only leave the desktop when you want

Multi monitorScaling for each display

Control of Start Screen location

User Experience

Start Screen ImprovementsMore options for Start screen organizationMore tile sizes availableIT can control layout and settings via policyConsistent background between desktop and Start screenApps are not added to the Start screen by default

New Search Experience

Snapping Apps

User Experience

Optimising end-user experiences

Metered connection aware applicationsEfficient data usage with mobile broadbandTrack usage on wireless connections

Windows 8.1:Mobile broadband

Automatic installationGroup policy can disable auto install, but enabled by defaultUpdates can still install without a Microsoft account

Installation when the Windows Store is disabledGroup policy can disable the Windows Store for the user, but still allow updates to installDisabling the Windows Store for the computer prevents update installation

Works behind proxy serversAddresses common issue in Windows 8

Applicationupdates

DEMOWindows 8.1 Interface Enhancements

What is new in the Windows 8.1 Update user experience?

Enhanced for mouse and touchRight click on app tiles to see more options

Recently installed apps

Power and search buttons

Taskbar available

Start Screen

Enhanced for mouse and touchMinimise and close buttons

Taskbar available

Minimise and close to desktop

Modern Apps

Ongoing integration with Modern AppsModern apps are first class citizens on the taskbarOpen and pinned apps appear in taskbar including live previews

Desktop

DEMOWindows 8.1 Update Interface Enhancements

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