Windows 8.1 Update 2 Rumors, Release Date, Features and More

According to the news, Windows 8.1 Update 2 will land on August 12. Now this report hasn’t been confirmed by Microsoft, but media sources are claiming that they have confirmed the rumor. In addition, most people think of is as a truth. In fact, this report has been confirmed by Russian site PC Portal.

Rumors said Microsoft would release Windows 8.1 Update 2 around July 29.Rumors said......29, however, it finally turns out to be put off for two weeks

It is said that Windows 8.1 Update 2 has few new features. It might be released as Windows 8 patch update. Besides, the earlier rumors had suggested that Windows 8.1 Update 2 could be released in fall holiday season, which may reflect a release-to-manufacturing schedule.

Release date:

Windows 8.1 Update 2 will be released on August 12 although this has not been accepted by Microsoft.

Price:

If you have install Windows 8.1 Update 1 on your computer, you can upgrade to Windows 8.1 Update 2 free. Even if you don’t install Windows 8.1 update 1, you can also get Windows 8.1 update 2 at a low price.

Features:

Windows 8.1 Update 1 brought us some surprises on April, providing a number of useful tweaks, like the search button on Start screen, and a return to more familiar mouse etc.
What will Windows 8.1 update 2 bring for us? As Windows 9 thread will be released in Sep 2014, windows 8.1 update 2 won't see too many changes on the basis of windows 8.1 update 1. One thing we should care about is that the start menu will be back in advance instead of coming back with Windows 9.
A leaked screenshot may prove what Microsoft said about the time when they released Windows 8.1 Update 1 in April. The start menu will be back in the coming Windows update.

Let us expect more new features in the coming Windows 8.1 update 2.

How to reset lost Windows 8 login password quickly and simple?

As far as I know, more and more people forgot Windows 8 login password. Forgetting password means you can’t access your computer. Is there anything we can do to reset Windows 8 password? As for the Windows 8 new features, I have collect several methods about how to reset Windows 8 login password.

Method 1. Reset Windows 8 password via PIN code

Windows 8 has a feature where you can login to your Windows account using a 4-digit PIN. 4-digit PIN password is easy to remember. This way can’t reset Windows 8 password directly but can help regain password. First you can login to your locked Windows 8 password by PIN code, then you can have privileges to change Windows 8 password. Detailed steps:
1. Login to the locked Windows 8 computer with PIN code (There is an option on the login screen that you can choose “Login with PIN”).

2. Open the search box on the start screen and type “CMD”
3. Type Net User <user name> <new password> and press Enter to reset a new password for Windows 8.

Method 2. How to Reset Windows 8 Password with password recovery disk

This is a simple way in which you can reset Windows 8 login password quickly. But you must have made a password recovery disk before you forgot password. If you have one, just follow:
Step 1: Insert your password recovery disk to your computer and select the removable media that corresponds to your password recovery disk (In general, USB device is often used).

Step 2: Click “Reset password” when your computer alert “Wrong password” appears.
Step 3: Type the new password and remember it. Now you can login to your computer with the new password.

Method 3. Reset Windows 8 login password via Windows Password Recovery Tool

If you haven’t created a PIN code or disk, what should you do? Does it mean there is no way to regain your password except for reinstalling your Windows? Don’t worry. There is another effective way to reset Windows 8 password. It is Windows Password Recovery Tool that can remove the lost Windows 8 password.
Windows Password Recovery Tool which supports Windows 8.1/8/7/XP/Vista OS is created for someone who forget or lost Windows password. Here is the brief guide on how to use Windows Password Recovery Tool to regain your password.

• Download Windows Password Recovery Tool 3.0 from the official website and install this program on a workable computer.
• Burn it to USB or CD/DVD to create a password reset disk

 

• Reset lost Windows 8 password. Before resetting password, you should set your computer boot from USB or CD/ DVD. Insert the workable disk and Boot the locked computer from USB or CD/ DVD. You can unlock lost Windows 8 password within several minutes.

Windows 9 Threshold Release Date, Features, Rumors And More

Micorsoft announced the Windows 9 Threshold will launch in preview format in Autumn 2014. This upcoming Windows OS leaves people a lot of conjecture. What will it be like? Will Windows 9 concentrate more on cloud computing? Is Bing default ? How much will it cost? I have make a conclusion about Windows 9 latest rumors below.

Windows 9 release date

As we know, Windows 9 Preview will be released in Autumn this year. It is said that Microsoft is planning to release Windows 9 Threshold Beta to the general public in April 2015. Why Microsoft want to publish Windows 9 in advance? It is said that Microsoft publish Windows 9 in advance to meet the needs of China government.

Windows 9 costs:

Actually, we don’t know the price of Windows 9, but we can make a guess. How to make a suitable price for Windows 9? In my opinion, Windows 9 can’t charge too much. Apple has published free version OS X. If Microsoft charges too much, fewer people will be sticky to Windows.
In addition, there is another good news, Microsoft will publish the free version of Windows 9 but without desktop. According to the rumor, you may also update from Windows 8.1 free.

Windows 9 main features:

1. Mini Start Menu will be back

Start Menu will be back like Windows 7 and Windows XP but with mini style. If the Windows 9 start menu is like the picture below, Windows 9 will definitely be a less traumatic chance for desktop users.

2. Focus more on cloud

Windows 9 will be devided into two parts. Windows 9 core package will be reminded in system’ Bios, and the rest will stay in the cloud. If users ask request, Windows 9 will response via various apps and services. ( Actually the detailed way that Microsoft finishes this is unknown)

3. Better Battary life

The lastest Intel Haswell will live in Core systems, it is not only for Atom tablets with low power, but also for Windows 9 to save more power. This seems to be a priority for Windows 9. If it releases at the same timeas, it will become Intel's new chips.

4. Improve Metro User Interface

The coming Windows 9 will come with some favorable changes to the tiled UI. It is said that Microsoft plans to mature and fix Metro, as well as make it a "major focus area of Threshold".

5. Windows 9 will be smaller with more apps

If Windows 9 keeps non-core package in the cloud, the Windows 9 IOS files will be much smaller compared with those of Windows 8.
On the other hand, Windows Store will publish more apps to users. Users can also run float sytle apps on their desktop. Windows Store has a few apps, which is an improved aspect. Maybe combining apps between Windows Phone and Windows 9, which is said to be one thing that Microsoft is working on.

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