1. WINDOWS 8.1 WINDOWS 8.1 RT INTERNET EXPLORER 11 Is this the time for me?

2. ON FEBRUARY 1 ST 2013 WE SAID: WE GOT RUMOURS! Windows 9 [Windows Blue?] to be released as early as this summer IF TRUE – could be a separate release or a service pack upgrade to W8 Suggestions that this could mean anything from no charge to a small charge to “regular” new version price

3. ON OCTOBER 17 TH 2013 Windows 8.1 [and 8.1 RT] released From the Microsoft web site: – Windows 8.1 is NOT designed for installation on devices running Windows XP or Windows Vista. – If you’re running Windows 8, visit the Windows Store for a FREE update to Windows 8.1.visit the Windows Store – If you’re running Windows 7, Purchase at $119; your files will easily transfer. – If you’re running Windows Vista or earlier, qualify for the free upgrade to Windows 8.1 Pro by purchasing [$119] Windows 8 now.Windows 8

4. BUT WE STILL GOT RUMOURS!

5. THE WORD ON THE STREET Another release will be available in the “Spring” of 2014 Yet another release is scheduled – possibly as early as late Autumn 2014 but more likely Spring 2015

6. SOME GENERAL NOTES Explanation of 8.1 & 8.1 RT: – Windows 8.1 is the version for “conventional” devices – i.e. Desktops & Laptops – Windows 8.1 RT is the version for “mobile” devices – i.e Tablets and Smart Phones Windows 8.1 automatically installs Internet Explorer 11 – this appears mandatory

7. SOME GENERAL NOTES Windows 8.1 includes “Skydrive” storage Full details of this still being investigated During install, you have to have or create a Windows Live account. This may be part of how “your” Skydrive is identified

8. CONCLUSIONS We still do not see any major benefit to the average club member in Windows 8.1 – If you are OK with what you have now – stick with it – If you need or want to get a new machine [or just feel adventurous] Windows 8.1 is not as big a learning curve as you might think – You can make it similar – BUT NOT 100% IDENTICAL – to Windows 7

9. TODAY WE WILL LOOK AT: How to start at the Desktop as in Windows 7 What is where in 8.1 The two versions of Internet Explorer 11 The built-in E-mail application Name changes – “Windows Defender”, “File Explorer” & “This PC” Building the Desktop LEARNING 8.1 – IT’S NOT SO HARD AS WE THOUGHT

10. WINDOWS 8

11. WINDOWS 8.1

12. WINDOWS 7 START