How To Find Out If My Windows 8.1 Is Running Windows 8.1 Update 1

Microsoft for Patch Tuesday this month released 66 patches. Most of these patches are for Internet Explorer. It fixes a lot of undisclosed security issues in the web browser. But you may not receive this update if you don’t have Windows 8.1 Update 1 installed on Windows 8.1.

Microsoft always delivers security patches and bug fixes via Windows Update. Good way to keep Windows updated but not for everyone especially Windows 8 or 8.1 users. They may be missing the updates if they don’t have Windows 8.1 Update installed. Microsoft already warned 8.x users saying they will not receive any updates if they don’t have 8.1 Update 1 installed. But how to tell if Windows 8 or 8.1 operating system have Windows 8.1 Update 1 installed?

Windows 8 users must have already updated to the free Windows 8.1 upgrade delivered via Windows Store. Windows 8.1 comes with a lots of patches for issues found in Windows 8. Windows 8.1 Update 1 (from now on referred to as 8.1 Update) further fixes a lot of issues and brings back some classic features. 8.1 Update is not delivered via Windows Store and is not an optional update. It’s an important update and is necessary for Windows 8.x users for receiving future bug fixes or security updates. If Windows Update is set to receive Automatic Updates, then you already have 8.1 Update. But how to confirm if you have 8.1 Update installed? System Properties is not saying anything about 8.1 Update nor is the Windows version number. Don’t worry as its easy to tell if you have installed the update or not.

Windows 8.1 Update 1

How To Confirm Windows 8.1 Update 1 Is Installed?

Just check for the following signs and you will know whether you have 8.1 Update installed or not. First sign. If your computer or notebook lacks a touchscreen, Windows should boot to Desktop instead of the Start screen.

windows 8.1 update boot to desktop

Second sign. See if the Start screen displays a search button and a power button beside your account name.

new search power button update 1

Third sign. Right-click on a tile in the Start screen and look for a menu.

windows 8.1 update tiles menu

If your answer is yes for all the above three signs, then you’re running Windows 8.1 Update.

For the geeks out there, you can visit Programs and Features, select View installed updates and search for KB2919355. If you find an entry for it, then you have 8.1 Update installed.

8.1 Update KB2919355

What To Do If I Don’t Have Windows 8.1 Update Installed? How To Install Windows 8.1 Update 1?

If cannot see any of these signs, then you’re not running 8.1 Update yet. Check Windows Update for 8.1 Update. You should see 8.1 Update (KB 2919355) in the list of updates. Download the update and let Windows Update install it. Restart your PC and look for the signs shown above to confirm Windows 8.1 Update 1 install.

TIP: Turn on Automatic Updates in Windows Update to receive all critical and important updates. Keep your Windows operating system secure.

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