It's tuesday, where's the 8.1 update?

[Blkacesvf41]

Got the update on UK. Strange thing, when I swipe to close apps it takes me to desktop instead of start screen?

Go to the desktop, right click on task bar, go to properties and change the settings in the navigation tab.

 

[markfirst]

Go to the desktop, right click on task bar, go to properties and change the settings in the navigation tab.

Thanks. Unchecked pin apps to taskbar and unchecked go to desktop.

 

[Zulfigar]

Just got it here in Texas. Oddly, my Surface RT got it before my PC and Laptop did though (PC and Laptop got other updates first, just got the major update about 10 minutes ago).

 

[gedzum]

Hey guys, quick question. When I click the "x" to close the modern app in desktop (or anywhere for that matter) it still shows up in task manager. The only way to close it fully is to alt F4. Is there a way to make it fully close when hitting the "x"?

 

[denispage]

Windows 8.1 I've already installed in two machines. If you talking about the WP 8.1 dev preview, rumors says that will be available in April 14th.

 

[Blkacesvf41]

why is it taking so long to install? This can't be normal!

 

[darkest.white]

Hey guys, quick question. When I click the "x" to close the modern app in desktop (or anywhere for that matter) it still shows up in task manager. The only way to close it fully is to alt F4. Is there a way to make it fully close when hitting the "x"?

that is because most of the apps will run in the background to fetch new data, similar to smartphone apps. It is closed, its just doing its job to keep you up to date. Since you opened it, its checking things out.

 

[Muessig]

Downloaded and installed, seems faster. Loving the new features!

 

[gedzum]

that is because most of the apps will run in the background to fetch new data, similar to smartphone apps. It is closed, its just doing its job to keep you up to date. Since you opened it, its checking things out.

Yeah it makes sense, it's just I'd rather close the apps if I hit the "x" otherwise I could just minimize it or hit start button and let it run in the background. Just a minor issue anyway..I can live with alt F4

 

[gedzum]

Downloaded and installed, seems faster. Loving the new features!

Yup got it on my laptop and desktop now. Loving it too. Just got to update the family PC..hopefully it will breathe even more new life into it's old-ish hardware

 

[Laura Knotek]

GMT -4 here. Just installed it. It went so much faster than the previous 8.1 that was via the Store.

 

[Daniel Ratcliffe]

that is because most of the apps will run in the background to fetch new data, similar to smartphone apps. It is closed, its just doing its job to keep you up to date. Since you opened it, its checking things out.

would be nice to have a way to close it without having to Alt+F4. Perhaps they could have a minimize, close, and kill option along the top.

 

[Blkacesvf41]

Hey guys, quick question. When I click the "x" to close the modern app in desktop (or anywhere for that matter) it still shows up in task manager. The only way to close it fully is to alt F4. Is there a way to make it fully close when hitting the "x"?

Are you talking about the taskbar or the multitasker charm on the left side? See my post about right clicking on the taskbar and changing the navigation settings.

 

[gedzum]

Are you talking about the taskbar or the multitasker charm on the left side? See my post about right clicking on the taskbar and changing the navigation settings.

I'm talking about the modern apps. The "x" in the upper right corner doesn't fully close the app. It still runs in the background. Same as right clicking in the taskbar and in the app list on the left. App still runs in the background.

What setting do i change in the navigation menu?

 

[Blkacesvf41]

I'm talking about the modern apps. The "x" in the upper right corner doesn't fully close the app. It still runs in the background. Same as right clicking in the taskbar and in the app list on the left. App still runs in the background.

What setting do i change in the navigation menu?

I'm not in front of my PC so can't try what you're saying. So, when you click on X they go where? App switching charm or taskbar on the desktop?

 

[gedzum]

I'm not in front of my PC so can't try what you're saying. So, when you click on X they go where? App switching charm or taskbar on the desktop?

No worries. Basically when i click X it doesn't show in taskbar or app switching list. It does still show in task manager though. When i open the app again it's as if it resumes from state when i closed it.

 

[Blkacesvf41]

No worries. Basically when i click X it doesn't show in taskbar or app switching list. It does still show in task manager though. When i open the app again it's as if it resumes from state when i closed it.

Gotcha!

 

[mary beth hale]

Has anyone else got an update but it did not even do anything?

yes. I'll check again when I get home from work. I must have only got the regular patch Tuesday stuff before I went to work

 

[Tom Snyder]

Just some minor changes, if you were looking for something major it didn't happen with the regular OS 8.1 update 1 which rolled out today.

 

[herbertsnow]

You don't need to close your apps.