As Windows 8 users around the world begin downloading and upgrading to Windows 8.1 this is just a friendly reminder to go grab the post Windows 8.1 RTM updates from Windows Update when you are done.
Currently there are three updates for Windows 8.1 available:
Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 update rollup: October 2013 – This update rollup package includes performance and reliability improvements for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2. We recommend that you apply this update rollup as part of your regular maintenance routines.
Runtimebroker.exe process crashes in Windows 8.1 – The Runtimebroker.exe process crashes on a Windows 8.1-based computer. Additionally, after the Runtimebroker.exe process crashes, you receive an error message that states that you are not connected to the Windows Store.
Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 General Availability Update Rollup – This update rollup package provides a set of reliability, performance, and finishing touch improvements to Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2. We recommend that you apply this update rollup as part of your regular maintenance routines.