The next Windows 8.1 update could come this Spring as Windows 8.2

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At Microsoft Build 2014 we got a sneak peek at some of the coming changes to Windows 8.1 and now we've learned it might come as soon as this Spring.

The renowned Russian pirate group, WZOR, has released some new details on the next Microsoft OS update. Although the group seems certain it's coming this Spring, it's not sure if Microsoft will decided to call it Windows 8.1 update 2 or Windows 8.2.

Naming conventions aside this update will purportedly bring the new start menu we saw at Build 2014. Similar to the Windows 7 start menu, this returning favorite will allow users to look through a list of their programs again while retaining some of the Metro aesthetic complete with integrated live tiles.

These live tiles will not only launch programs but also update with new information on the weather and inbox counts.

On cloud nine

What's more, the WZOR group has stumbled upon more information for the next full version Microsoft's OS, Windows 9.

One of the biggest changes with the next version of Windows is it could live entirely on the cloud similar to Google's Chrome OS. WZOR claims there is a group working on a prototype operating system in which the client software is free to download and additional functionality requires a subscription.

The main core of the OS supposedly resides in the system's BIOS and operates similar to Microsoft's budget Windows Starter package. For any additional functionality users would need an internet connection to download and connect to apps.

With this in mind WZOR believes the next full version of Windows could be free, however, the pirates also were not able to completely confirm this.

It's a bit too early to start talking about Windows 9 but with Bing cards being dealt out last week, Microsoft clearly isn't out of updates or changes for all its platforms any time soon.

• Check out the other major update Microsoft put out for Windows Phone 8.1

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