The Windows RT 8.1 update appears to
be having quality issues for some users, causing Microsoft to remove the update
from the Windows Store
Microsoft didn't provide any further
details, but it appears that people upgrading to Windows RT 8.1 are experiencing
boot configuration data errors, which result in blue screens of death appearing
on startup. Oops.
Fortunately, the issue doesn't
appear to be widespread. Mashable editor-in-chief Lance Ulanoff ran into
the problem while attempting to install Windows RT 8.1 on his Surface RT.
Here's what it looks like:
If you downloaded the Windows RT 8.1
update before Microsoft yanked it and are suffering from a boot configuration
BSOD, Kick That Computer has an illustrated, step-by-step tutorial in how to
fix the problem. You'll need to have a bootable USB recovery drive for your
tablet on hand, however, or have access to another Windows RT machine in order to create one.
tablet on hand, however, or have access to another Windows RT machine in order to create one.
The same Microsoft representative
who admitted to the problem in an official support forum also said that the
team is working hard to resolve the situation as quickly as possible. We'll let
you know when more info becomes available. And for what it's worth, the Surface 2 tablets launching on Tuesday ship with Windows RT 8.1 preinstalled, so you don't have
to worry about running into upgrade woes if you've already plunked down
preorder cash for Microsoft's self-made tablet.
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