Windows 8.1 or GDR RTM edition? Some notes on the Update Rollup GA A and other things [ Part 1]

arrival of Windows 8.1 has a lot of research for different websites not only the installation ISO of the new edition of Microsoft operating system , but also how to enable < / b>.
find the ISO of Windows 8.1 some users were found with terms that are foreign to them may not be very familiar with the subject. ? RTM 9600 ? GDR issue ? MSDN ? Updates ? GA Rollup A name ? Is it possible to get the ISO "Final" Windows 8.1 ? is precisely this that has been asked more not only on our blog, but also in many other forums and websites that cover the subject.
In the following guide , composed of two parts , see the following topics :
First party : < / b> Rinse as of framing issues What is ISO what do I download ? Is the RTM or " October 17 " In this way, clear eyes once doubt that some users still on it ? . Part : Show activation methods currently available for Windows 8.1 environment. We see the issue of Phone activation keys for retail and / or MAK key (via Skype ), then KMS server online CMD , and finally an overview on the new " graphic facilitators " activation that emerged with the availability of online KMS servers , talk KMSPico ( aspects) and BAT and EXE files from one to another author and the promise activate Windows 8.1, even though I know from the console commands manually is also possible without the use of these tools , but more on that later . ..
well, we will start the first two parts of this information guide
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first : over Windows 8.1 RTM , GA through Rollup a until Windows Edition 8.1 RDA

the following considerations , of course, apply if you plan to install Windows 8.1 from scratch , formatting the PC to have a clean installation.

Before discussing the activation process, it is clear that we must begin to know what ISO Windows 8.1 must be used in the installation Let's first chronological order of how it came Windows 8.1 RTM to get a better view on the subject .
Windows 8.1 RTM History

Before half of August , it was known that only equipment manufacturers computer (OEM ) would be those to receive first official Windows ISOs therefore 8.1 RTM Microsoft had already decided that by August 14 Microsoft made ​​an official announcement on the . general availability of Windows 8.1 for October 18 . turn Microsoft also confirmed that MSDN and TechNet subscribers also wait until October 18 as any any other user, something new , because the MSDN and TechNet subscribers have generally proven ISOs before the general availability of these media is usually where a leak. This time, the game has changed August 24 , is known in various media . Microsoft has completed development by signing as Windows 8.1 Build 9600 ( 6.3.9600 ) Release to Manufacturing (RTM ) So everything is ready to send the OEM ISOs . . the end of August (between days 27 and 28), the hardware manufacturers (OEMs) and have the ISO RTM their hands. the next day, August 29 , up the famous "leakage" or "leakage" . well at first seemed an official language Chinese ISO informally after that included a language pack in English, then came a series of leaks hits all ISOs Windows 8.1 all languages ​​and in all versions by a team known as WZT These ISOs signed in . . Build 9600 RTM ( 6.3.9600.16384 ) < / b> , until now, were only filtered ISOs , but obviously unofficial to September 1st , we Spanish 6.3.9600.16384 RTM ISO leak official WZT . for days ISOs would leak from the website more known that Microsoft had no choice but to cancel your original idea not to ISOs to MSDN and TechNet subscribers, and so on September 9 Microsoft announces Availability of Windows 8.1 RTM ISOs on MSDN and TechNet with the advent of ISOs on MSDN , < b > confirmed that the two filtered ISOs WZT as officially released by Microsoft are the same is the . . < b > Build 9600 RTM ( 6.3.9600.16384 ) Easily, it was found that the SHA-1 hash of each filtered ISOs was the same with the corresponding MSDN
. step " a GA Rollup " Windows 8.1 RDA
Nothing new happened to come in October . days when he just had to wait 18 years for general availability Windows 8.1 , 11 or 12 October is a rumor that Microsoft had prepared some updates known as " GA Rollup a" , which includes fixes for RTM and would complement your code that < b> Windows 8.1 RTM 6.3.9600.16384 become Windows 8.1 GDR (General distribution release) 6.3.9600.16404 < / b> , but both remain Create < . b> 9600 is a binary image for the core system Windows 8.1 Pro GDR

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After rumors to 13 and October 14 leaks emerged packages "GA Rollup A" 32Bit ( about 127 MB ) and 64 bits ( about 230 MB). There were three updates with rollup KB2894179 , KB2883200 and KB2894029 , so that those who have installed the RTM informally , after installing the "GA Rollup a" confirmed indeed going to be the GDR RTM

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arrives 4:00 amendment 17 October ( 18 October in New Zealand ), Microsoft offers general availability < / b> Windows 8.1 the application store or store. that day , those who have installed the RTM 6.3.9600.16384 , also check Windows Update new updates </ b .>with about 230 MB (depending on the architecture of 32bit or 64bit ) After installation , note that your installation is now signed as 6.3.9600.16404 . this confirms that the " Rollup GA A" can also be installed via Windows Update RTM edition to the GDR. In other words, the issue Windows 8.1 RTM GA Update Rollup A = Final Edition or Windows 8.1 RDA

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The same October 17 , just hours after the general availability, details emerge that Microsoft has updated MSDN ISOs Windows 8.1 to Windows 8.1 RTM GDR so that you can download the full version of the system with the GA Rollup A and included < / b>. But Microsoft has not updated all editions ISOs that VL and Enterprise versions of Windows 8.1 has been updated (right these are questions that can not not officially free from Windows actualizarce 8). retail editions have not been updated on MSDN and remain the same RTM 6.3.9600.16384 already known. After several days , no detail or Microsoft plans to update the ISOs retail Windows 8.1 to Windows 8.1 RTM GDR
. Clarification
after the previous review should clarify some terms so that no confusion
< li > Windows 8.1 RTM . press publishing to Manufacturing (RTM) edition is stable and complete in their development. This edition of Windows 8.1 Build 9600 RTM ( 6.3.9600.16384 ) is a version considered stable enough to be commercially distributed or sold to final users . No Beta or something like that. This is a question that you can install on your computer as the host.
GA Update Rollup A: These updates provided by Microsoft is considered a Quick Fix Engineering ( QFE ) or patches are born to solve the specific problems of certain customers, and therefore no overall impact. As mentioned above, "GA Rollup A" is available in 32 -bit ( about 127 MB ) and 64 bits (about 230 MB ) and a three pack updates with cumulative patches KB2894179 , KB2883200 and KB2894029 < / b> that apply to the RTM edition of Windows 8.1 or Windows Update is offline
Windows 8.1 GDR . Firstly , the term RDA or general distribution release < / b > indicates a statement of general distribution, ie for everyone . This edition includes security patches and critical updates have been found in the system. It is signed as GDR Windows 8.1 Build 9600 ( 6.3.9600.16404 ) . In this particular case , the following actions took place:

Windows 8.1 RTM GA Updates Rollup A = Final Edition or Windows 8.1 RDA

< fieldset> If you want to install Windows 8.1 , so I need to get Windows 8.1 RDA < / b>
Many have asked the same question , but in another ? form ... "Do you know where to download Final Windows 8.1, the 18th of October? "< / A > Now , a more technical point of view, this is equivalent to . " Do you know where to download Windows 8.1 RDA " which is more correct if our intention is to have better search results for the "final " version . But there is one detail How to download an ISO image that in some cases are not yet officially .
If you read the previous section, we know that Microsoft now MSDN ISOs only some , not all < / b> , which were updated ISOs are Windows VL and Enterprise 8.1, ie editions companies only . retail editions have not been updated to date, and no new or updated plans
. and how it affects us As we know editions of Windows from 8.1 . Single Language , Core , Pro, Pro N Pro VL , VL N Pro , Enterprise and Enterprise N Among the many issues the < b > the most used and this is the question suggests installing Windows 8.1 Pro ( not to be confused with Pro N, N Pro Pro VL or VL ) only the Pro edition details < / b> and as you may have noticed , the problem is that there is no MSDN an ISO of Windows 8.1 Pro GDR ( Retail Version ) is the only ISO standard familiar Windows 8.1 Pro RTM ( Retail Version ), the September 9
. release So What
the suggestion that this blog will give you is the following :
Download ISO 8.1 RTM version of Windows 9600 ( filter or MSDN on September 9 , the two are identical) , and then ... manually download in the Microsoft Download Center Updates Rollup GA A < / b> (127 MB or 230 MB 32-bit or 64-bit ) , you can save on a USB stick you can get the packages here .

Update Rollup GA a [ 32-bit ]
Update Rollup GA a [ 64-bit ]

proceed to install Windows 8.1 RTM and once completed , you have two options :
have a fast Internet connection , open only Windows Update , let me look and see major updates < b > rollup packages GA be available there with the names KB2894179 , KB2883200 and KB2894029 so you can update the RTM version 9600 and become GDR issue, or the other option. .. Install for online (without internet connection ) bundles GA Rollup Updates A < / b> and download the RTM edition will become even RDA
So without further ado, we give the answer to the question " what do I download " is to do what we have described ? anteriomente : .

Windows 8.1 RTM GA Update Rollup A = Final Edition or Windows 8.1 RDA

If at the time Microsoft updates Windows 8.1 Pro RTM version of Windows 8.1 Pro Distribution any distribution GDR, then without hesitation, download and install GDR issue directly . But then there is this question, the suggestion that we have shown is that we will be recommending

. Would not it be better to install the Windows version 8.1 or Enterprise Pro VL these other ISOs are updated GDR ?
you can use if you want , but I'll mention something (perhaps relevant ) and you decide for yourself if you use the Version < b> Pro RTM retail ( recommended) or use the Pro VL and / or RDA Enterprise . The problem is related to the activation and availability of activation methods can for a commercial publishing < / b> and editing VL (Volume License ) . The situation is as follows:
Windows 8.1 Retail pueder be activated by

• detail
• key where each computer individually connects to Microsoft by phone to complete the activation . It is often used Skype to make the call.
• Multiple Activation Key (MAK ) , a type of volume activation that requires computers to connect to both the Microsoft activation server usually by telephone to complete the activation ( usually by Skype) .
• Key Management Service ( KMS ) by KMS server license (online) , another type of activation volume can complete activations on your local network . a kind of
• KMS activation offline (KMS emulated server ) with a tool such as Microsoft Toolkit future if possible
  Windows 8.1 and Enterprise VL can be activated by .
  
  • < li> Multiple Activation Key (MAK )
  • Key Management Service ( KMS ) A kind
  • offline activation (KMS KMS server emulated ) in the future if possible .
    with this known, it is obvious that in a retail edition have the advantage of an extra method of activation of the system with respect to a possible a VL edition . So now it is up to you to choose the edition of Windows Installer 8.1 : retail or VL. But the recommendation that we have not changed yet
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    . ? And those who just want to upgrade from Windows 8
    Well, that 's a different situation . Where do want to update your version of Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 would be advised to read the following article to see what you can handle as your case
    

    FAQ Knowledge by Addictive [ Material PDF]

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    well, here's the first part of the two guides on the subject of Windows 8.1, I hope after reading this entry who are less familiar with the subject have generated many doubts. In the second part of this guide , we'll see how we do retail activation keys by Multiple Activation Key (MAK ) by KMS server license online < / b> , and of course , the recent "facilitators" for Graphics online KMS activation methods that are currently available . Go to the next and final direction on this issue.