30/08/2013
Windows 8.1 RTM
Microsoft has already confirmed that Windows 8.1 reached RTMin late August, but the operating system won’t be here before October 18when the company is set to unveil it for everyone, including here end users, businesses, and TechNet or MSDN subscribers.
Leaked ISOs have already reached the web and even though Microsoft does not recommend users to install these unofficial builds, many have rushed to see what’s new in Windows 8.1 RTM.
As I’ve reported several times before, the stable build of 8.1 comes with a new default wallpapercalled Harmony, but alsowith some other desktop backgrounds exclusively available in this particular version of Windows.
In addition, Microsoft has reintroduced animated Start screen backgrounds, as well as a new shut down or sign out options in the Start button right-click menu.
Overall, the RTM brings minor visual improvements over the Preview build, but it’s more important to know this flavor is a lot faster and much more stable than the version launched in June.