To study and immediately wanted to update it to Windows 8.1. Now I will tell you how to do this and what problems may arise.
Now I will tell my story. For testing, I immediately downloaded windows 8 enterprise, but what I didn’t do, it didn’t appear in the store new version... As I understand it, in order to update the corporate Windows, you need to pay money ...
Enraged, tk. I spent 2 hours, decided to install the professional version.
Here's what I did to update Windows 8 to windows 8.1:
1. Download and install update KB 2871839. You can download it by selecting the required version.
2. After installing and restarting the computer, it is best to go to internet explorer and write in the address: ms-windows-store: WindowsUpgrade
A store will open where you can download it. See below.
What to do if Windows 8 does not appear in the store?
You may encounter that.
If the store still does not have Windows 8.1, then you may have an outdated cache, you can clear it by entering the WSReset.exe command in the Run command (Win + R) or by typing in the search in the right pop-up panel.
And also try to disable antiviruses, Firewalls and all the programs are not needed for a while.
How to upgrade from windows 8 to windows 8.1?
And here is how it is done according to the standard:
We go to the start (if you did not follow the link ms-windows-store: WindowsUpgrade) and select the store.
A sign will appear with information about downloading Windows 8.1. Click download.
Download and installation will go.
Then he will ask for a reboot. We reboot.
After launch, we agree to the license.
We select the standard parameters. If you need to change it, click configure 
If you do not have a microsoft account, then click to use an existing account.
After the steps taken, the start of Windows 8.1 will appear
With these simple steps, you can upgrade from windows 8 to windows 8.1.
Microsoft, although we were slightly silent, but you probably already know, released Windows 8.1 Preview for public testing, now it is available as free update for all Windows 8 users.
If you have already upgraded your machine to Windows 8.1 or are planning to migrate to in the near future, then you can check out the list 50 important features presented in the latest release 8.1.
Start: Microsoft has heeded numerous complaints and reinstated the Start button in Windows 8 to help you quickly switch to the Start screen. It is enough to right-click on the Start button to see the Power User Menu (Windows + X menu), which hides shutdown, restart and some other actions.
Set your desktop background as your startup screen: 8.1 is equipped with the ability to automatic installation the desktop background as the start screen background. When you change the desktop background, Windows will automatically copy this image to the start screen.
Using a bow screen as a frame for an image: lock screen can now be applied as a frame to display your own archive of photos from local disk as well as via SkyDrive.
Small tiles on the start screen: there is an option to place tiny application tiles on this screen (without notifications in them).
"Extra large" tiles on the start screen: Some tiles on the start screen, such as promotions, social notifications, and weather, support additional larger tiles.
Option to disable Charms bars: the option is present in the taskbar and navigation settings. Panels appear when you hover the mouse cursor over the upper or lower right corners of the screen.
: In Windows 8.1, no need to open Charms settings to access shutdown and restart. Press the "Win" + "X" keys or right-click on the Start button to shutdown and restart the device.New PC parameters(PC Settings): The updated 8.1 panel has easy access to all device settings, no need to go into the old Control Panel. In the new parameters, you can now: change the display resolution, power settings, clarify the make and model of the PC, change the product key, start the installation of updates, and even join a domain. Plus there is SkyDrive control and viewing the amount of available space.
Internet Explorer 11 : IE11 builds on work from IE10. Improved work on the touch screen, faster page loading and available synchronization of tabs between different devices at 8.1
Moving images as the background of the home screen: the home screen now supports the installation of moving images, there is something to decorate your workspace.
Removing applications from multiple computers: If you use the same Microsoft account on several of your computers, you can uninstall at least all applications from all machines with one click.
New SkyDrive app: the updated SkyDrive makes it easy to view and manage files in your cloud storage.
Color fish loading screen: the preliminary version included a boot-screen, but it will probably be cut out in the upcoming RTM build.
Resizing the app: Now you can resize the application as you like, just like desktop programs.
All applications on Start: Click on the down arrow button or slide the screen down, you can see everything at once installed applications.
Highlighting recently installed apps: Start screen now highlights new apps for quick access.
(Boot to desktop): When this option is enabled, Windows 8.1 boots directly to the desktop, bypassing the start screen, which is unusable on desktop machines.Start screen sync: users can sync apps, tiles, and Start screen layouts with other registered Windows 8 PCs with account Microsoft.
Download manager in Metro version IE11: The latest update for Internet Explorer 11 includes a download manager that can be accessed with the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + J.
New start screen settings: Windows 8.1 includes new Start screen templates, wallpapers, including animated ones.
Built-in gesture support: Unlike Windows 8, the new version does not require the installation of drivers to enable support for touchpad gestures. All touchpad gestures are supported out of the box.
Specified access(Assigned Access): new function in 8.1 (including RT) to limit user experience. Only one Windows Store app remains open.
Sync Tabs in IE11: Internet Explorer 11 supports syncing tabs across multiple devices on 8.1. You must be signed in to your Microsoft account to activate this feature.
Updated Windows Store: the updated store now offers over a million apps.
Monitoring network behavior: Windows Defender has received the option to monitor network behavior to detect and stop known and some unknown malicious applications. IE 11 has learned to scan ActiveX extensions for just that purpose.
Access point for connection: Any device that gets the Windows 8.1 update and is connected to the Internet can become a wireless hotspot for ten other devices.
Reading List: functionality is designed for split screen mode (Snap View), side-by-side with other applications, support for up to three applications appeared.
Multiple monitor support for apps: Modern apps now fully support multiple monitors.
Auto-updates of the latest versions of applications: Windows 8.1 automatically checks and updates all installed applications and does not require manual intervention.
application Outlook for Windows RT: update brought RT version of Outlook 2013 app for corresponding modification operating system;
Multiple copies of applications: in Windows 8.1, it became possible to open several copies of one application on the screen at once (applications with a "modern" Modern-interface). This is in addition to resizing them.
Powerful search: In addition to local files, Windows 8.1 search tries to show all results, taking into account the SkyDrive and Bing database as well.
Alarm app: Windows 8.1 got a nice alarm clock app.
Removing multiple apps: now you can select multiple apps on the start screen and uninstall all at once.
Calculator app: In addition to the regular calculator, Windows 8.1 includes a Modern version of the calculator.
Scanning app: free application for scanning documents and photos, scanner required.
Food and Drink application: free app to find food and drinks. It lets you manage your recipes, plan your meal plan, and plan your grocery list.
App Help & Tips: the app provides help and tips for easy using windows 8.1 and all the capabilities of the system.
Reading List: we have already talked about one option of the same name. This function is available as a feature only for modern Internet versions Explorer, it is similar to Read Later. Especially interesting for tablet users using Modern UI.
Dictaphone(Sound Recorder): as the name suggests, convenient application to record sound in Windows 8.1.
Health & Fitness app: one of the most useful applications in Windows 8.1. In addition to this, there is a small sports tracker for sports activities.
Launching the camera from the lock screen: access your camera directly from the lock screen, even if your computer is locked.
Removable device as default storage location: the function allows you to configure Windows 8.1 to save files to a removable disk.
View a location on SkyDrive: You no longer need to open SkyDrive to analyze the amount of used and free space on your SkyDrive. As we already mentioned, everything is in the PC Settings.
Save files to SkyDrive by default: When you enable this feature, Windows 8.1 allows you to save files to SkyDrive by default, rather than to your local documents folder.
Quiet hours: app to pause notifications at specified hours. For example, at night.
In addition to the aforementioned features, there are a number of other features designed specifically for business purposes. Please comment on the most important Windows 8.1 innovation below.
This set of tools is designed to remove NOT RECOMMENDED updates (spyware and to upgrade to the top ten) and replace them with DIPPERS in Windows 7 and Windows 8. Dummy plugs are a kind of trick for the Update Center. Unlike normal updates, they do not include their main content and only contain service files (cat and mum) and the necessary registry keys. After installing the stubs, the system will detect non-recommended updates as installed and will no longer offer them through the Update Center. However, you will be able to see the stubs there and delete them in exactly the same ways as regular updates, but unlike them, the installation date will not be displayed for stubs (or the date will be indicated as 01.01.1601). In this regard, it is important to emphasize that the installation of stubs will be absolutely useless if the real not recommended updates have not been previously removed from the system.
To perform this task, two files from the set are intended - the "Delete.cmd" batch file and the "~ Delete.txt" text file, which is required for this batch file to work. This file contains a list of updates (numbers only) that must be removed. You can open it, for example with a standard notepad, and make any changes to this list. To remove non-recommended updates, you just need to run the batch file and wait for it to complete. At the end of the batch file, a pause will be made so that you can see the result, if you press any key after the pause, the system will reboot automatically. In case you just closed the command window, then you must reboot the system yourself (SYSTEM REBOOT is important condition to properly uninstall updates and install stubs).
Installing plugs
The "Install.cmd" batch file is intended for this task, which uses a special folder structure. The correct names of these folders - the names of the updates for which the stubs will be installed - are very important for the normal operation of this batch file. In the folders themselves, special files are stored that correspond to these updates and serve as the basis for the formation of stubs. Not all updates that were removed in the first step have stubs installed. For non-recommended updates that have been superseded by newer updates, no stubs are installed. This is not necessary, since they will still not be offered through the update center if stubs are installed for the latest not recommended updates. To install these stubs, you need to run the batch file and wait until it completes. After that it is also recommended to reboot the system.
Updating and Modifying the Stub List
The "Update.cmd" batch file is intended to accomplish this task, which uses the same special folder structure as in the second paragraph. Since new updates (including those not recommended) are released monthly, the update lists for this set of tools will also need to be updated periodically. Any user can do this, as it is quite easy. To do this, the folders with the names of not recommended updates that have been replaced with newer ones must be deleted, and the folders with the names of these new updates must be added. And also list the names of these updates in the "~ Delete.txt" file. Then run the "Update.cmd" file, which will copy from the system the files necessary for the formation of stubs into the corresponding folders. After everything is ready, you will only have to complete the first and second points again.
Important note
Thus, to properly update and modify this set, you need to adhere to three simple rules.
- Numerical designations of all not recommended updates (both the latest and all replaced) that need to be deleted should be written to the file "~ Delete.txt"
- The names (KB ******) and the number of folders should correspond to the names and the number of those updates that should be replaced with stubs. You do not need to include the names of updates that have been replaced with newer ones.
- In order for "Update.cmd" to be able to copy from the system required files for new non-recommended updates, these updates must be installed on the system first. Since these updates will then be removed anyway, all of this can be done on your production system as well. Or you can use a similar system that is installed in a virtual machine for this.
In some cases, it may also be necessary to modify the preset as described above.
- If you want to add or remove any additional updates.
- If you want to use this set for version Windows systems Embedded.
- If the system interface language is not Russian or English, or if another additional language pack is installed.
Step-by-step instructions for installing plugs
- Run Delete.cmd and wait for it to delete them.
- Reboot.
- Run Delete.cmd again to make sure everything is deleted.
- Run Install.cmd
- Reboot
- Searching for updates again
Step-by-step instructions for updating the kit yourself
- Add a folder with the name of the update (KB ******) to the "x86" or "x64" subfolders (depending on the bitness of your system).
- If a new update replaces some update from the set, then delete the folder with the name of this update.
- Add the name of the replaced update to the ~ Delete.txt file (only numerical designation)
- Install a new update, for which a stub is being made, into the system.
- Run Update.cmd and check that the necessary files have been added to the new folder.
- Now you can execute step by step instructions on the installation of plugs.
- If you just need to replace the stub to update with old version on a new one, it is enough to fulfill only the last three points.
Integration of stubs into a WIM image
This toolkit can also be used to integrate stubs into a WIM image. The integration algorithm is as follows:
- Mount the required index from the WIM image to a folder (for example, to the E: \ Mount folder).
dism / mount-image /imagefile:E:\Path\MyImage.wim / index: 1 / MountDir: E: \ Mount
- Call the "Install.cmd" batch file specifying the folder where the image is mounted as an argument (key).
call "E: \ Stubs \ Install.cmd" "E: \ Mount"
- Disable image
dism / unmount-wim / mountdir: E: \ Mount / commit
To upgrade to Windows 10
KB2952664 - optional (replaces KB2977759 and KB3121461)
KB3021917 - optional
KB3123862 - optional (removed)
KB3150513 - optional (only if KB2977759, KB2952664 or cumulative package starting in October 2018)
KB4493132 - Adds End of Support Alerts for Windows 7
KB3172605 - optional
KB3138612 - required (replacements: KB3135445 - KB3112343 - KB3102810 - KB3083710 - KB3083324 - KB3075851 - KB3065987 - KB3050265 + KB2990214)
KB3068708 - optional (replaces KB3022345)
KB3080149 - optional (replaces KB2882822)
KB3081954 - optional (installed if KB2891638 - Work Folders Client is already installed) (removed)
KB3172605 - Optional (replaces KB3161608, KB3139923) (Deleted)
To upgrade to Windows 10
KB2976978 - optional (replaces KB3121461)
KB3035583 - Optional, adds Windows 10 Boot Loader (GWX) (Removed)
KB3044374 - optional
KB3123862 - optional
KB3150513 - Optional (only if KB2976978 or Rollup is installed starting in October 2018)
KB3170735 - Optional (Removed due to KB3161102)
KB3173040 - optional (removed)
Update Center Client ( Windows Update Client)
KB3172614 - optional
KB3138615 - required (replacements: KB3135449 - KB3112336 - KB3102812 - KB3083711 - KB3083325 - KB3075853 - KB3065988 - KB3050267)
Telemetry Services Diagnostics Tracking Service (DiagTrack)
KB3080149 - optional (replaces KB3068708 - KB3022345)
KB3139923 - Optional (replaces KB3075249) (Deleted)
KB3172614 - Optional (replaces KB3161606, KB3139923) (Deleted)
Note. Stubs are installed for all submitted updates, except for KB3081954 and the Update Center Client.
Change history
25.10.19 KB4524752 - added to the list of stubs
24.07.19 KB4493132 v.3.1 replaced with v.4.1.
04.04.19 KB4493132 v.1.4 replaced with v.3.1.
20.03.19 KB4493132 - added to the list of stubs
18.11.18 To update KB3150513, in addition to version 6.1.1.6, version 6.1.1.5 has also been added
18.10.18 KB3150513 - added to the list of stubs
11.07.18 KB2952664 v.24.5 replaced with v.25.1. KB2976978 v.23.7 replaced with v.24.1.
11.04.18 KB2952664 v.24.3 replaced with v.24.5. KB2976978 v.23.5 replaced with v.23.7.
14.03.18 KB2952664 v.23.11 replaced with v.24.3. KB2976978 v.22.10 replaced with v.23.5.
14.11.17 KB2952664 v.23.2 replaced with v.23.11. KB2976978 v.22.3 replaced with v.22.10.
11.07.17 KB2952664 v.22 replaced with v.23. KB2976978 v.21 replaced with v.22.
14.06.17 Added KB2952664 v.23 and KB2976978 v.22
15.03.17 KB2952664 v.21 replaced with v.22. KB2976978 v.20 replaced with v.21.
23.02.17 KB2952664 v.20 replaced with v.21. KB2976978 v.19 replaced with v.20.
01.01.17 KB2976978 v.18 replaced with v.19.
31.12.16 KB3172605 and KB3172614 are excluded from the set, because without an updated version of the client, the search in the Update Center does not work.
12.10.16 KB2952664 v.19 replaced with v.20. KB2976978 v.17 replaced with v.18.
13.09.16 Update KB3172605 has been replaced with a newer version.
11.08.16 The stubs on KB3035583, KB3123862, KB3173040 have been removed from the kit, since they are no longer offered by the Update Center.
29.07.16 Update KB3161102 has been released, which removes Windows component Journal from the system. Therefore, there is no need to place a stub on the KB3170735 update, since it is no longer offered.
22.07.16 Update KB3161608 has been replaced by KB3172605. Update KB3161606 has been replaced with KB3172614.
21.07.16 ... The delete script (Delete.cmd) has been improved: only dism is now used to delete, added the ability to delete stubs marked as permanent (after using the reset key - ResetBase)
14.07.16 KB3173040 v.1 replaced with v.2.
13.07.16 Added update KB3170735. KB2952664 v.18 replaced with v.19. KB2976978 v.16 replaced with v.17. Significant changes have been made to the Delete.cmd and Install.cmd body shirts - monitoring and self-testing functions have been added, allowing you to check the correctness of deleting updates and installing stubs.
30.06.16 Added update KB3173040.
22.06.16 Added update KB3161608 (seven) and KB3161606 (eight) - replaces KB3139923 (as update) and KB3075249 (as update and stub).
15.06.16 KB2952664 v.17.5 replaced with v.18. KB2976978 v.15 replaced with v.16.
07.06.16 Simplified procedure for integrating into a wim image
27.05.16 Update KB3035583 has been replaced with a newer version
18.05.16 Added update KB3139923. Update KB3123862 has been replaced with a newer version.
06.05.16 Update KB3035583 has been replaced with a newer version
13.04.16 KB2952664 v.16.5 replaced with v.17.5. KB2976978 v.14 replaced with v.15.
24.03.16 Update KB3035583 has been replaced with a newer version
09.03.16 KB2952664 v.16.0 replaced with v.16.5. KB2976978 v.13 replaced with v.14.
26.02.16 Update KB3035583 has been replaced with a newer version
10.02.16 Added update KB3123862. KB2952664 v.15 replaced with v.16. KB2976978 v.12 replaced with v.13.
Note. For those who are experiencing problems with a long search for updates, I recommend using that will help you in solving it.
You need to download the Stubs-7.zip file for Windows 7
You need to download the Stubs-8.zip file for Windows 8
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From the outset, Microsoft took unprecedented steps to bring Windows 10 to as many computers as possible. She made the new operating system completely free for users of legal copies of Windows 7 and 8.1. And even left a loophole for the owners of pirated versions: thanks to participation in Windows program Insider they can take all the benefits of a fresh system. But the main argument for the upgrade is that Microsoft really did almost everything this time around. Yes, you can find flaws and errors in any product, but in general Windows 10 looks like a fast enough, beautiful and convenient operating system.
Nevertheless, some users are in no hurry to switch to Windows 10. Some people are not allowed to do this by conservative thinking, while others have quite justified and serious reasons. For example, the incompatibility of the software used or the lack of support for some rare hardware component. These users will find it helpful to know the complete list of updates that need to be blocked in order to thwart Microsoft's attempts to upgrade your system. Here it is.
Windows 7
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| KB971033 | Update for Windows Activation Technologies |
| KB3139929 | |
| KB3083710 | |
| KB3083324 | Windows Update Client |
| KB3080149 | |
| KB3065987 | Windows Update Client |
| KB3050267 | Windows Update Client |
| KB3050265 | Windows Update Client |
| KB3035583 | Installs the Get Windows 10 app for Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 SP1 |
| KB3022345 | Update to improve the quality and diagnostics of telemetry |
| KB3021917 | Update for Windows 7 SP1 to improve performance |
| KB2952664 | Compatibility update |
| KB3146449 |
Windows 8.1
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| KB3139929 | Security update for Internet Explorer |
| KB3083325 | Windows Update Client |
| KB3080149 | Update to improve the quality and diagnostics of telemetry |
| KB3075853 | Windows Update Client |
| KB3075249 | Telemetry collection tool in Windows 7/8 / 8.1 |
| KB3068708 | Update to improve the quality and diagnostics of telemetry |
| KB3065988 | Windows Update Client |
| KB3050267 | Windows Update Client |
| KB3046480 | .NET Framework 1.1 Upgrade Assistant |
| KB3044374 | Operating system upgrade update |
| KB3035583 | Installing the Get Windows 10 app |
| KB3022345 | Update to improve the quality and diagnostics of telemetry |
| KB2976978 | Compatibility update |
| KB2902907 | This update is related to MS Security Essentials / Windows Defender |
| KB3146449 | Internet Explorer 11 update to be compatible with Windows 10 |
»
If you finally decided not to upgrade to a new version of the operating system, then you can remove these patches and hide them in Windows Update. If you do not do this, then the files for updating Windows 7 or 8.1 to Windows 10 will sooner or later be downloaded to your computer and Microsoft will continue to pester you with its upgrade reminders.
Are you using Windows 10? And how are your impressions?