The update of Windows 8 to 8.1 questions-need to reformat and reinstall.

My brother's computer is currently on Windows 8 (supplied with the new computer, he bought). If he chooses to stay on Windows 8, if he stops to receive security updates? If so, when?

Need to update Windows 8.1 to receive updates of future security? I read that if I'm on the 8.1, I have to install Windows 8.1 1 and a service battery update to receive future updates.

I also read a lot of recent problems with these updates to Windows 8. 1. (for example Windows 8.1 update 1 and Servicing Stack update).

Also is 8.1 best installed as a new installation of Windows?

I am trying to repair/reformat my computer brothers due to malicious software (I have no problem, eliminate malware) and need to know before I go forward with the process. Please let me know as soon as possible.

The recovery discs I have are the ones that I had to immediately when we opened the box on the initial start of the laptop (Toshiba)

I have a good bit of experience with IT, but am very familiar with Windows 8.

I'll have to reinstall Microsoft Office 2013 through his account of Microsoft.

Your help is greatly appreciated!

Windows 8 is still being normal life cycle.  Only Windows 8.1 has an obligation to get to 2919355 in June.

http://support.Microsoft.com/GP/lifecycle-Windows81-FAQ

Windows 8 a until 2016 to get up to 8.1

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