Hadden Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Hi everyone, I've (or I had?) Windows 8.1 RTM...... Does it autoupdate to Windows 8.1 Final?Which are their build versions? (RTM and final)Why windows store stopped to work? (I don't use it... but I think it's not a good sign however).Classic windows update works (I don't have updates since 13/12/13).It tells me to update windows as the version won't long work (maybe as it's an RTM..... but shouldn't I have the update via store/windows update?)If someone knows something, please let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripredacus Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I have not heard it would update to Windows 8.1 automatically. That update come from the store and you have to actually click on it. It does not get served up in the normal Windows Updates window or from automatic updates.Other than looking in My PC Properties, you can launch a cmd and run ver to get the version number.Windows 8 is 6.2.9200Windows 8.1 is 6.3.9600The Windows Store may not work if the PC is not activated or if you signed into a local account. If Windows is not activated, the Windows version should appear on the desktop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelC Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I know of no difference between "RTM" and "final".If Windows is telling you that it's "expiring", then you likely have a pre-release preview version. What is its exact version number?-Noel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicAndre1981 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 final is the same like RTMThe Windows 8.1 preview is version 6.3.9431. Maybe you have this version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hadden Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 "Cmd > Ver", says I'm on 6.3.9600, windows is activated correctly but windows store doesn't work (it loads than it closes... other metro seems work)Yes, I'm on local account.....should I create a microsoft account? (I wouldn't, to be honest xD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelC Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Your config just sounds like it is screwed up. Perhaps you have malware or perhaps you've installed something that broke it.No one in their right mind should be creating a Microsoft account.-Noel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicAndre1981 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 the store only works with an MS account.If Apps close, check this:What to do if your Windows 8 Modern App fails to starthttp://blogs.technet.com/b/askperf/archive/2013/10/11/what-to-do-if-your-windows-8-modern-app-fails-to-start.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoelC Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Sorry, I guess what I meant was "no one in their right mind should be setting up Windows to use an MS account". You can access the store using an MS account while still logging into Windows using a local account. But hey, if you want to give Microsoft administrative access to everything on your computer that's up to you.-Noel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripredacus Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Yes, I'm on local account.....should I create a microsoft account? (I wouldn't, to be honest xD)As Andre says. Basically if you want to use the Store and those fancy apps, then you need to log on with a Microsoft Account. I'm with you tho, if I had to use Windows 8 I would just use a local account as well. I doubt there is anything worthwhile in that Store that I can't find as a conventional program somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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