Windows 8 Updates for 8.1 preview

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Microsoft released a number of security updates for the 8.1 preview, namely:



Windows Store app instability after an app update in Windows 8.1 Preview




Internet Explorer 11 Preview freezes or crashes while loading a webpage that contains widgets




Smart card PIN disclosure after an automatic restart for Windows Update in Windows 8.1 Preview




No notification about the expiration date of Windows 8.1 Preview

These updates should appear via the windows update utility

 

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Microsoft has released several security updates for specific issues in the Windows 8.1 Preview. These updates address various vulnerabilities and stability concerns: 1. Windows Store app instability after an app update in Windows 8.1 Preview - KB2866537 - This update is aimed at resolving issues related to Windows Store app instability that occurs after an app update in the Windows 8.1 Preview. - More information can be found at Microsoft Support - KB2866537. 2. Internet Explorer 11 Preview freezes or crashes while loading a webpage that contains widgets - KB2866512 - This update tackles the problem of Internet Explorer 11 Preview freezing or crashing when loading a webpage that contains widgets. - For further details, visit Microsoft Support - KB2866512. 3. Smart card PIN disclosure after an automatic restart for Windows Update in Windows 8.1 Preview - KB2865946 - This update addresses the security concern of smart card PIN disclosure that may occur after an automatic restart for Windows Update in the Windows 8.1 Preview. - Additional information can be found at Microsoft Support - KB2865946. 4. No notification about the expiration date of Windows 8.1 Preview - KB2863147 - This update ensures that users receive notifications about the expiration date of the Windows 8.1 Preview. - More details can be found at Microsoft Support - KB2863147. To access these updates and apply them to your system, you should check the Windows Update utility. These updates should be available through Windows Update to help enhance the security and stability of your Windows 8.1 Preview system.