This is a group of updates by Microsoft released to the public since April 8, 2014 for Windows 8.1. Most especially, to ease the use of applications and other features in desktop based system. They can be downloaded from the Microsoft official download site for instant installation.
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However, before doing the installation you need to forestall some peculiar yet rare problem reported by some Windows users. They report blank screen trouble after installation during a reboot. To avoid such disturbing issue, it is right to do your complete Windows updates and make sure to download the files from trusted Microsoft official website.
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This instruction is meant for those using 64bit Windows 8.1 system. To reiterate on the blank screen trouble, make sure you do a complete Windows updates of your system before embarking on installing these new Windows 8.1 Update 1(tagged KB2919355).
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STEP 1: Move your cursor to extreme right-hand corner of your screen to display the 'Charm' bar and click on 'Settings'.
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STEP 2: Click on 'Control Panel' to continue.
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STEP 3: Next, select the small arrow at the tip of 'Control Panel' on the search bar and select ' All Control Panel Items'.
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STEP 4: Double-click on 'Windows Update' to continue.
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STEP 5: Click on 'Check for Updates' to the left-hand corner of the dialog.
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STEP 6: Let Windows install the Updates, configure and restart your system.
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STEP 7: Visit Microsoft Official Windows 8.1 Update 1 Official Website and click on 'Download' button to continue'.
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STEP 8: The updates(are five in numbers). Mark 'File Name' and click on 'Next' button to continue downloading the files.
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STEP 9: Install each download according to ascending order of their sizes.
