Windows 8.1 Update - 8 April 2014

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Windows 8.1 Update is now available for download at MSDN and TechNet to subscribers:

MSDN-the microsoft developer network
Resources and Tools for IT Professionals | TechNet


It will be available to the general public beginning on 8 April 2014 via Windows Updates -

www.update.microsoft.com

More info to follow.

 

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Windows 8.1 Update appears mandatory:

Why you should install this update

We strongly recommend that you install Windows 8.1 Update or Windows RT 8.1 Update (KB 2919355). This is a critical update that is required for future updates to Windows. If you prevent it from installing or you uninstall it, you won’t get future bug fixes, security updates, and new features. In some cases, if you uninstall this update from a new PC after signing in with a Microsoft account, OneDrive might not work as expected.

i.e., If you don't install W8.1 Update 1, you won't get future Windows Updates.

Install the latest Windows 8.1 Update - Microsoft Windows Help