Windows 8.1 digital download will be released October 17, full retail launch October 18

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		Windows 8.1 digital download will be released October 17, full retail launch October 18 08.14.2013 7:11 AM Mark your calendars! Microsoft just made the Windows 8.1 release date official.

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