Start Screen Layout with Windows 8.1

Hi Team,
Just wondering if below Technet article for capture and deploy start screen layout applies to windows 8.1\windows 8.1 update 1?
http://technet.microsoft.com/library/jj134269#BKMK_AppFolder
As far as i understand these 3 methods are good with windows 8.0 but with Windows 8.1 , capture layout with
Export-StartLayout and using GP is applicable. Any pointers will be appreciated.
Regards,

check these:
http://stealthpuppy.com/customizing-the-windows-8-1-start-screen-dont-follow-microsofts-guidance/
http://blogs.technet.com/b/canitpro/archive/2013/12/19/step-by-step-windows-8-1-start-screen-customization-via-powershell.aspx
Don
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