How to download Windows 8.1 Update manually

Although Windows 8.1 Update isn’t a major update, it really feels like it as Microsoft is adding a bunch of new tweaks and improvements. However users still heavily attach to the keyboard and mouse (like me) are the ones who will actually see the difference with the new update.

The update is finally ready for download and you can either wait until Windows Update downloads and installs the new files for you automatically, or you can download and install Windows 8.1 Update yourself.

Windows 8.1 Update one package installer

The three direct download links below correspond to a single installer package for 64-bit, 32-bit, and Windows Server 2012 R2. Once updating your PC, you can then copy the update to a USB drive and update your friend’s and family’s computers too.

Windows 8.1 Update .msu files installation

If you prefer you can download the .msu files and install the update one-by-one. The direct download links are listed below for every platform.

Windows 8.1 Update x64 download links:

KB2919355
KB2919442
KB2932046
KB2937592
KB2938439
KB2949621-v2 (Applies only to Windows Server 2012 R2)

Windows 8.1 Update x86 download links:

KB2919355
KB2919442
KB2932046
KB2937592
KB2938439
KB2949621-v2 (Applies only to Windows Server 2012 R2)

Windows 8.1 Update ARM download links:

Need help installing the .msu files? Here are the instructions.

If you want to know more about this new update, check my previous write-up detailing the facts about the new update.