Windows 8.1

Windows 8.1 is an operating system by Microsoft. It is a free upgrade for existing Windows 8 users. It replaced Windows 8 and has been succeeded by Windows 10 in late July 2015.

Changes

 * The Start button was brought back (although it still leads to the Metro start screen).
 * Computer is renamed to This PC.
 * Clicking the File Explorer icon in the taskbar takes you to This PC instead of Libraries, unlike in Windows 7 and 8.
 * User folders (Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, Videos) added to This PC.
 * New customization options for the Start screen.
 * Redesigned PC Settings.
 * The price of the Windows 8 and 8.1 Media Center Pack changed to US$9.99 until it was discontinued on October 30, 2015.