Microsoft Admits Windows 8.1 Update May Bork Your Mouse, Promises a Fix

MojoKid writes "Microsoft has several valid reasons why you should upgrade to Windows 8.1, which is free if you already own Windows 8. However, there's a known issue that might give some gamers pause before clicking through in the Windows Store. There have been complaints of mouse problems after applying the Windows 8.1 update, most of which have been related to lag in video games, though Microsoft confirmed there are other potential quirks. Acknowledging the problem, Microsoft says it's also actively investigating the issues and working on a patch."

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Re:Valid reasons?

[gl4ss]

Legit Question: If it needs less ram, then can you actually run it with less ram?

aahahahahhahaahahah .

no.

do you think those tiles work with zero ram? active tiles, with active code behind them you can't kill, which are displayed with high resolution buffers that need to stay in ram?

I thought I upgraded to 8.1, but I didn't. it botched something. what I got was a fullscreen popup/reminder that I should update. I pressed yes, it started downloading.. but nothing has happened since. I suspect it's because I'm on an user account that's local only, which was converted from a ms online account into a local only.

number 1 reason for 8.1 is actually to get people on the store. that's why they market the update is available from the store.. the other updates are neglible.

and I'm using 8 purely because windows phone 8 sdk requires windows 8(why? to get people to install windows 8. NO OTHER REASON for why the sdk needs 8). no other piece of sw that I use requires windows 8.