Before the general release of Windows 8 – Microsoft has released a few important updates for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 RTM. Remember if you have running RTM version of Windows 8/2012 your system will be eligible to receive this update.
These updates (*.msu) provide a collection of performance and reliability improvements that are designed to improve the Windows 8 experience. Also you can see some of the built-in applications have received updates.
As per the Hotfix Knowledge base for this update over here http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2756872
This cumulative update includes the following performance and reliability improvements:
- Increased power efficiency to extend battery life
- Performance improvements in Windows 8 applications and Start screen
- Improved audio and video playback in many scenarios
- Improved application and driver compatibility with Windows 8
This update applies to
Windows 8
- Windows 8 Enterprise
- Windows 8 Pro
- Windows Server 2012 Datacenter
- Windows Server 2012 Essentials
- Windows Server 2012 Foundation
- Windows Server 2012 Standard
How to install
You can install this update either using Windows Update in your Windows 8/Server 2012 system.
OR
You can manually download the updates from Microsoft Download Center
- Update for Windows 8 (KB2756872)› (32 bit Windows 8)
- Update for Windows 8 for x64-based Systems (KB2756872)› (64 bit Windows 8)
- Update for Windows Server 2012 (KB2758246)› (Windows Server 2012)
Other Updates
- Update for Microsoft Camera Codec Pack for Windows 8 for x64-based Systems (KB2712101)›
- Update for Microsoft Camera Codec Pack for Windows 8 (KB2712101)›
- Update for Internet Explorer Flash Player for Windows 8 (KB2758994)›
Additional articles for reference :
KB – Windows 8 Client and Windows Server 2012 General Availability Cumulative Update
ZDNET – Microsoft delivers Windows 8 updates ahead of Service Pack 1
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