Microsoft has confirmed that the final build of Windows 8.1 has been released to manufacturing (RTM), ready for the October 18 release of dozens of Windows 8.1-powered laptops, desktops, and tablets.

As the August date approaches for Microsoft to release its Windows 8.1 OS update to OEM partners, there are reports that IT professionals and early adopters will have to wait until October to start ...

According to the Windows Blog the RTM (release to manufacturing) version of the Windows 8.1 operating system will be released in early August giving OEMs and partners a chance to tweak and tune the ...

At the BUILD 2013 conference Microsoft told developers that the Windows 8.1 OS would reach the RTM (Release To Manufacturing) version in August. Microsoft has remained relatively tight-lipped of what ...

Even though Windows 8.1 is still looking like it will be released to manufacturing in August, users may have to wait a couple more months to get the final version. Mary Jo Foley Mary Jo Foley has ...

Windows 8.1 RTM leak reveals major changes to reduce hatred from first-time users With the final build of Windows 8.1 due to land in the next few days, a leaked version (build 9741) has made its way ...

Windows app developers today took Microsoft to task for the company’s decision to withhold Windows 8.1 until mid-October. Traditionally, Microsoft offers an RTM, or the “release to manufacturing” ...

This happens in Windows 8 too, but I was hoping they'd have fixed it in 8.1. Sadly, they have not. I, and others, have reported this on MS's regular support forum, but it either goes completely ...

After a few weeks of listening to the backlash, however, Microsoft has decided this isn't such a good idea. Starting Monday, Microsoft "will extend availability of our current Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 ...

Microsoft has reached a critical milestone for its next update to Windows 8, which is slated to ship early next month, according to reports. Although the Redmond, Wash. company has not publicly ...