The_Observer Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 So with Windows 8.1 getting released in New Zealand tomorrow, is Microsoft doing anything? Looking forward to updating my Surface RT device. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1182491-windows-81-release-dates-and-times/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Wanderer Chicken Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Also, what time will Windows 8.1 be available in the Windows Store, on the eastern coast of the United States? Does anyone know? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1182491-windows-81-release-dates-and-times/#findComment-596027809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystic Mungis Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 On 16/10/2013 at 20:33, Lone Wanderer Chicken said: Also, what time will Windows 8.1 be available in the Windows Store, on the eastern coast of the United States? Does anyone know? Quote When is the Windows 8.1 release date? Microsoft has offered a Windows 8.1 preview release since 26 June, but the full consumer version will be available from 17 October. It said that it will go live at 12am on 18 October in New Zealand, so that means 12pm in the UK, 7am on the east coast of America and 4am on the west. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1182491-windows-81-release-dates-and-times/#findComment-596027815 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Wanderer Chicken Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 So you cant install 8.1 right after midnight which is technically October 17? This really stinks and is disappointing. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1182491-windows-81-release-dates-and-times/#findComment-596027821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H. Veteran Posted October 16, 2013 Veteran Share Posted October 16, 2013 On 16/10/2013 at 20:38, Lone Wanderer Chicken said: So you cant install 8.1 right after midnight which is technically October 17? This really stinks and is disappointing. You are in CT so you'll be able to install it tomorrow at 7am. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1182491-windows-81-release-dates-and-times/#findComment-596027831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Wanderer Chicken Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 On 16/10/2013 at 20:42, SHoTTa35 said: You are in CT so you'll be able to install it tomorrow at 7am. I was expecting to download it at midnight tonight, because 12:00am is technically Oct 17. Its puzzling to me why Microsoft would not just release Windows 8.1 everywhere at 12:00am. I installed Windows 8 when it came out after 12AM when it came out last year. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1182491-windows-81-release-dates-and-times/#findComment-596027835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DConnell Member Posted October 16, 2013 Member Share Posted October 16, 2013 On 16/10/2013 at 20:38, Lone Wanderer Chicken said: So you cant install 8.1 right after midnight which is technically October 17? This really stinks and is disappointing. Microsoft's new distribution manager John Smith claimed to have a way to release 8.1 at midnight all over the world simultaneously. His idea was rejected as it seemed a little too wibbley-wobbley. :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1182491-windows-81-release-dates-and-times/#findComment-596027839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger H. Veteran Posted October 16, 2013 Veteran Share Posted October 16, 2013 On 16/10/2013 at 20:44, Lone Wanderer Chicken said: I was expecting to download it at midnight tonight, because 12:00am is technically Oct 17. Its puzzling to me why Microsoft would not just release Windows 8.1 everywhere at 12:00am. I installed Windows 8 when it came out after 12AM when it came out last year. It releases 12AM on October 18th. Nowhere in the world would be October 18th tonight at 12am EST. Since New Zealand is the first place in the world to change times (unless you are in the Pacific ocean somewhere) we get it then, maybe if you go to Hawaii it will be at 12am "tonight" :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1182491-windows-81-release-dates-and-times/#findComment-596027853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruhgster Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 On 16/10/2013 at 20:38, Lone Wanderer Chicken said: So you cant install 8.1 right after midnight which is technically October 17? This really stinks and is disappointing. Technically the release date is October 18, at the time when the first place in the world reaches Oct 18. If it were being released at midnight everywhere, you would not be getting it until midnight tomorrow night, instead of early tomorrow morning. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1182491-windows-81-release-dates-and-times/#findComment-596027867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Wanderer Chicken Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 On 16/10/2013 at 20:57, ruhgster said: Technically the release date is October 18, at the time when the first place in the world reaches Oct 18. If it were being released at midnight everywhere, you would not be getting it until midnight tomorrow night, instead of early tomorrow morning. According to Winbeta "First of all, Windows 8.1 is considered an update and not an upgrade. The download will be available for Windows 8 and Windows RT users on October 17th at 4AM PST." http://www.winbeta.org/news/everything-you-need-know-about-windows-81-rollout-including-pricing-and-availability Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1182491-windows-81-release-dates-and-times/#findComment-596027881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruhgster Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 On 16/10/2013 at 21:02, Lone Wanderer Chicken said: According to Winbeta "First of all, Windows 8.1 is considered an update and not an upgrade. The download will be available for Windows 8 and Windows RT users on October 17th at 4AM PST." http://www.winbeta.org/news/everything-you-need-know-about-windows-81-rollout-including-pricing-and-availability Which is midnight October 18 in New Zealand. Roger H. 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1182491-windows-81-release-dates-and-times/#findComment-596027887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdrock Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 still nothing in Canada, need to wait until Tomorrow. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1182491-windows-81-release-dates-and-times/#findComment-596028907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasethebase Reporter Posted October 17, 2013 Reporter Share Posted October 17, 2013 It's out right now. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1182491-windows-81-release-dates-and-times/#findComment-596028923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
manroweb Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Windows 8.1 upgrade for Windows 8 is 3.62 GB Windows 8.1 Pro upgrade for Windows 8 Pro is 2.81 GB. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1182491-windows-81-release-dates-and-times/#findComment-596028967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pradeep Rai Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 any news on windows 8.1 enterprise ? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1182491-windows-81-release-dates-and-times/#findComment-596029139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Veteran Posted October 17, 2013 Veteran Share Posted October 17, 2013 On 17/10/2013 at 13:08, Pradeep Rai said: any news on windows 8.1 enterprise ? Check your volume licensing account. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1182491-windows-81-release-dates-and-times/#findComment-596029141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wakers Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Is there some sort of trouble shooting for this? Absolutely refuses to install on my machine. First it was getting stuck at applying PC settings, so I uninstalled all drivers and now it gets stuck on setting up. I don't really want to do a clean install just for this. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1182491-windows-81-release-dates-and-times/#findComment-596029181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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