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Microsoft Pushes Back Windows 8.1 Update Deadline

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Vince Arden

Wednesday, May 14 2014

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Microsoft stated weeks ago that they would no longer support Windows 8.1, unless the operating system was updated to Windows 8.1 Update by May 13th. But one day before the deadline, Microsoft announced they have pushed the deadline back substantially. This update is crucial if you desire to continue receiving patches and updates from the company. Which you should!

Without the most recent patches, your computer might as well have a wall built around it with giant holes that can let who-knows-what into your system. You always want your computer to be as up-to-date as possible, especially if you are a business owner with a lot of responsibility.

Perhaps this is why Microsoft has given businesses who use Windows a much longer deadline of August 12th to upgrade to Windows 8.1 Update. Businesses who haven't already updated need to do so before this date, as well as update the Windows Server R2 software. This mainly applies to users of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), Windows Intune, or System Center Configuration as updating mechanisms for their machines. This decision was made mid-April after consumers revolted, feeling like the previous deadline hadn't given them enough time to update.

However, there is no excuse this time. This deadline provides every user of Windows 8.1 with at least another month to update their operating system. Will Microsoft move their deadline back again? Who knows? It seems like Microsoft has changed their mind a lot this year. But, you shouldn't take any risks when it comes to the security of your business.

Preferred can assist you throughout the update process, and can even help you activate automatic updates so you don't have to worry about updating everything manually. Additionally, Preferred can apply the updates remotely as they are released, alleviating you of the responsibility and lifting the weight off of your shoulders.

For more information about how Preferred can present your company with the kind of value you are looking to get out of your technology, call us today at 708-781-7110.

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Vince Arden

Vince Arden is the founder and President of Preferred Communication Systems. He is a graduate of DeVry University with over 30 years of experience in the IT industry. In addition to providing leadership in sales, marketing, project management, and service delivery at Preferred, Vince provides Virtual CIO-level services for the 4th-largest Realtor Association in the nation and to an Inc. 500 fastest growing company. He has been interviewed by industry publications like Redmond magazine, CRN News, and Continuum for his expertise related to cloud computing and the managed IT services industry. He also lends his voice as a contributing author for the Cloud Business Review.

His core purpose is to, "Help people achieve their greatest potential in work and L.I.F.E." He passionately works toward making this a reality in every aspect of life, including his areas of expertise, such as thought leadership, ideation, communication, team building, and Servant Leadership. Vince models building strong relationships, both with his team at Preferred and with his clients. He strives to build a network of people he can embolden to work smarter, so that they may ultimately be able to live better.

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