Microsoft releases update for Windows 8 before official launch

Microsoft has released an update to Windows 8 even before it officially launches its newest operating system on October 26. The software giant states the update includes performance, power management and battery efficiency, media playback, and compatibility improvements. The update is currently available to MSDN and enterprise customers using Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 via Windows Update.The cumulative update brings performance improvements in Windows 8 applications and the Start Screen, increased power efficiency to extend battery life, improved audio and video playback, and improved application and driver compatibility with various hardware. Microsoft states on its official blog that this “post-RTM” update has been issued to do away with the usual waiting times users experienced with earlier versions of Windows as the company went about improving its core code to suit the various OEMs’ newly-developed or enhanced components, drivers and accompanying software. It states this update ensures we won’t have to wait for a service pack to experience such enhancements. This update to Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 will be integrated with the operating system when it is released on October 26. Click here for full story