With the launch of Windows 8.1, Microsoft also announced that they will exist update-uri future for it, similar to service packs for systems Previous Windows, updates that will improve functionality and system interface.
Microsoft recently made the official announcement that Windows 8.1 Update 1 will be released in April of this year, although the exact date has not been confirmed yet. According to Microsoft, Update 1 will provide users with a more fluid experience on all running devices Windows 8.1 (PC-uri, tablets and smartphones-uri).

Among the improvements it will come with Windows 8.1 Update 1 worth mentioning lower requirements in terms of hardware configuration, so that the system can be installed and used on poorly configured devices and changes made modern interface so that users of desktops to have better control over the Start Screen SI and modern applications. Other feature-uri exclusive which will be available in Windows 8.1 Update 1 are the following:
- auto-hide Taskbar in modern applications
- displaying one buton de Power (for Shut down, Sleep and Restart) and one of Search direct in Start Screen
- the ability of the system to detect the hardware devices to display the appropriate interface (Modern interface for touch devices and Desktop for PC-uri)
- Context menus (right-click) for tile sites displayed in the Start Screen
- buttons of minimize and close for modern applications
- the possibility of fixed (pin) modern applications in the Taskbar
- display of shortcut-uri in the Taskbar for active modern applications
Most likely this update will be available to users through the feature Windows Update (although live availability is not excluded Windows Store).
STEALTH SETTINGS – Windows 8.1 Update 1 will be available to download in April 2014