Questions tagged [windows-8.1]
Windows 8.1 is an updated version of Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system. Windows 8.1 went RTM on August 27, 2013 and reached End Of Life on January 10, 2023. There are 4 versions of Windows 8.1, matching those that were available in Windows 8. They are: Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Enterprise and Windows 8.1 RT.
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OBIEE 12 c RCU installation stuck on DB connection
I am trying to install OBIEE 12c on DB 12c using a VM box.
I have finished all perquisites steps and stuck on RCU step when entering connection parameters.
Here is the error message:
Unable to connect ...
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OpenVPN sets wrong metric on TAP interface
OpenVPN client: 3.2.1(1180) (Windows 8.1 x64)
TAP1 v9 Windows - metric manually set to 1000, just in case
Realtek RTL8192CU Wireless LAN 802.11n - main network card, metric manually set to 10
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Determine the root cause of Windows update rendering PCs unbootable
Dozens of Windows 8.1 PCs across my environment show Fatal Error: C0000022 and cannot boot any further after installing either KB4541505 or KB4541509. Automatic Repair fails; they cannot be restored ...
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Chrome desktop and android refuses to accept trusted self-signed cert
I created a self-signed certificate using the following command using OpenSSL 1.1.1b (26 Feb 2019):
openssl req -nodes -new --days 900 -subj /CN=192.168.0.104:8080 -x509 -keyout server.key -out ...
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Winload.efi missing on RAID HDD
We have a workstation running Windows 8.1. At system start the error "winload.efi" missing occurs.
Now I wanted to drive a system repair. The problem is that the hard disk is hanging in a software ...
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VPN connection to server with public IP that is part of remote subnet
I need to setup a connection between an Ubuntu Server 16.04 LTS running an OpenVPN daemon and multiple new Windows clients (Windows 10 Pro & 8.1 Pro).
On the server there is a bridge between the ...
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Unable to assign drive letter to non-booting VHDX
I am trying to get a virtual file server (Windows 8.1 Pro, inherited) running on Windows Server 2016 (Standard). In Hyper-V Manager, I can create a Gen 2 VM (when I tried Gen 1, I couldn't get past ...
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How to determine what causes rogue key_up events
I have a Samsung laptop running Windows 8.1 in front of me, which has the following symptoms:
When holding down the Windows key, the start menu opens, closes, opens, closes at a high rate
Holding ...
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Windows client isn't getting IP address from Windows DHCP server (through a Linux DMZ)
I have the following:
1 x Windows Server 2012 R2 (DHCP)
1 x Windows 8.1 client
1 x CentOS 7 (DMZ/Firewalld, minimal)
All in Hyper-V environment
Server attached to vPrivat Switch
Client attached to ...
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How can I check that all files on copied partitions are OK? [closed]
I've moved my OS and copied another data partition to new SSD with AOMEI Assistant's "Migrate OS to SSD" and "Partition copy" respectively. How can I check that every copied file and partitions in ...
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Is direct hosting SMB 3.x over TCP standard or optional these days, if optional how do I make my computer use it?
I just came across this page ("Direct hosting of SMB over TCP/IP"). It's quite old, so I can't be sure if it's the standard these days. It refers to disabling NetBIOS over TCP and disabling WINS, ...
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System network buffers leaking/fully used, on Windows x64 with plenty of free RAM. How to diagnose and resolve?
This is related to this question and extends it.
The symptoms are the same - 2012R2 x64 with 64GB RAM (21GB used), ping and nslookup both work fine, but IE won't open web pages, net use X: \\share ...
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Proper way to increase Windows 8.1 client volume size after iSCSI target increase
We increased the size of our iSCSI target from 500GB to 1TB. The only computer that connects to this target is a Windows 8.1 workstation. We would like the workstation's volume to increase and take ...
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How to configure a VLAN on Windows 8.1
Basically there is a media converter installed at my customer and from this media converter there is an UTP cable to my network adapter.
This circuit is delivered to me with a VLAN(tagged) and to ...
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How To Find Minimum Prerequisites for April 2017 KB4015550 Windows 8.1 Update?
I'm attempting to manually install critical-only updates to a Win 8.1 box.
I found April 2017 windows8.1-kb4015550-x64_516ecbc130cb85fe3ae74f04c9f2cc791b669012, which i believe is critical updates ...
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Getting error 12206 "Proxy chain loop" when connecting to an IP from local subnet
Config: TMG is up at 10.0.3.1 with three network adapters, one of them is connected to Internet. Local Windows 8.1 PC at 10.0.3.xx attempts to connect to a managed switch (internal) at http://10.0.3....
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What can I do to get rid of the error message: "The DSM service was delayed by 2409807 seconds for a driver query/download/install on device '...'"?
My little laptop runs with MS-Windows 8 and I am not getting windows updates anymore.
I looked all day for a solution and so far came up empty handed. All the solutions proposed do not explain what ...
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WSUS/Windows Update Inconsistency
I have a new WSUS server setup (Windows Server 2012 R2) and I'm using my workstation and a Windows 7 VM for testing. The initial test for my Windows 7 VM worked fine but now I am seeing some major ...
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Windows 8.1 Windows Deployment Service 2012 R2 drivers not installing
I can't get the drivers to install for one of my Windows 8.1 images. There aren't any errors in the event log or any errors showing up during the installation it just doesn't install them. I have the ...
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OpenVPN client doesn't have "use default gateway on remote network" option
I am on Windows 8.1.
Trying to follow the advice from https://superuser.com/questions/178674/setting-vpn-to-go-through-certain-ips-and-not-others/178675#178675
VPN network I have is TAP Adapter OAS ...
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Getting windows 8.1 installer to recognize the OEM key in Bios [duplicate]
We are switching our environment from windows 7 to windows 8.1 and I have a bunch of Dell computers I need to roll out with windows 10 pro keys in the bios that I have to install windows 8.1 pro on. ...
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Long restart time of Windows due to iSCSI Connection
On Windows 10 machine, right after iSCSI Initiator is setup to connect to drive rebooting of Windows takes ages. What usually was taking 5 seconds, it's now taking a minute. It doesn't matter if drive ...
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What could be the reason for network issues in my case?
Please, just assume that the case below is how it is and I must solve it with what I have. Or at least understand what is wrong.
Two identical computers connected between them with 10G cable. Both ...
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OWA kicks user out within seconds of authenticating
Issue exists for all users at a specific location.
Users accessing same system at other locations do NOT get the same issue.
When kicked out, there is no error, OWA dumps the user back at the ...
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How to disable Fast Startup using a Group Policy?
Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10 has this feature called "Fast Startup" (or "fast boot", "hybrid statup", "hybrid shutdown", and so on...) which doesn't actually shut down the computer when you tell it to do so, ...
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How to change network config through command line? [closed]
The system is Windows 8.1 Professional.
I want to change through command line my network config to this one :
How to do that ?
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How to connect clients to INTERNAL WSUS server but download the approved updates from Microsoft?
I have client-side targeting setup to handle some remote workstations on our network. They VPN in from time to time -- so they can hit the internal WSUS server when they are connected.
I essentially ...
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What is modifying the CREATE date of my files?
A fairly advanced Windows user here (operating at 3rd Line/TA level for 15 years).
Today is 16th June 2016...
I just browsed through a 100GB of photos within my local Pictures folder collected over ...
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Securepoint client will not launch in Windows 8.1
An OpenVPN hosted on a CentOS 7 server needs to have a Windows 8.1 client. But when I install the SecurePoint VPN client and try to launch it, nothing happens.
Specifically, I right click on the ...
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WSUS Windows Update Client stuck
I have a Windows Server 2012 R2 running WSUS in the domain. I can see several Windows 8.1 computers not reporting status for over 2 weeks, and not installing any new updates, in the WSUS console.
On ...
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EnableLinkedConnections isn't working on some Windows 10 machines
I have been using the "EnableLinkedConnections" registry setting below for years with no trouble. But lately with Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, sometimes it doesn't work. I need to run some programs ...
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Error "the specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted" when attempting to join the domain
I have set up a server based on windows server 2008 R2, and has successfully joined 2 clients (one PC and one laptop, both windows 7) to the domain.
Today I was trying to join another laptop to the ...
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How can I fix Samba 3.6.25 "the trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain failed" error?
Today I updated our Ubuntu server which is also the primary (and only) domain controller to the latest Samba packages which fixed a few security vulnerabilities. The following packages were updated:
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Add a Windows service in WinPE 5.0/10 image (64 or 32 bit)
Is it possible to add my own Windows service (myservice.exe) in a WinPE 64bit image? myservice.exe is 32bit applicatication that relies on the winusb driver.
How can I add (manually) my own service in ...
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SMB2? Traffic Crashing Network Windows Server 2012 R2
I am running a network at a school. The server is running Windows Server 2012 R2. Out of the blue about a week ago, I started experiencing network issues.
Examples:
Can't log into roaming profile
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Windows Share: Wrong content?
I like it to use Linux for many things (e.g. programming), but i also need Windows many times. So i have a virtual Ubuntu and a native Window. To share data i have installed samba on Linux (Ubuntu) ...
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Remove hyper-v virtual switch extensions adapters from device manager
After reading the solution to this question I still cannot solve my problem.
In my device manager I still see this virtual switch, but it's not present in my hyper-v manager and using the powershell ...
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Windows 8.1 - Group Policy Settings set, but not executet when offline
Enviremental information: Windows Domain with 3 2012 R2 Domain Controlers.
I am trying to build a Windows 8.1 in kiosk mode, only a browser with access to specific websites.
With the help of GPO - ...
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How do you force Windows to keep memory dumps?
I'm trying to debug a sporadic problem with some Dell tablets out in the field that crash intermittently. Looking at the Event Viewer logs, it seems that Windows automatically creates a memory dump ...
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Unable to connect to Network Adapter (Cellular Data)
I have a number of Fujitsu Q702 Tablets that have been very problematic with regards to connecting to a mobile broadband connection (via SIM Card). These used to work fine up until a few weeks ago.
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Create win8.1 boot USB from temp boot environment?
Need to create a Win 8.1 boot USB drive. However don't have any native Win8.1 machines to run MS mediacreationtool.exe from, all Win8.1 environments I have available are virtualised. Only native OS'...
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Remote Desktop connection blocked by group policy, but only when started from cmd.exe
On my workstation at a client's office, I have some custom scripts that allow me to RDP-connect to various server machines without having to manually open Remote Desktop connection, enter server name ...
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How to gain access to a local user profile linked to a Microsoft account?
Inspired by this question, but without all the clutter about bad coding practices.
On Windows 8 and later systems, you can log in using three types of accounts:
Local user account
Domain user ...
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Rename VPN Connections via Powershell
I'm trying to batch rename vpn connections on my Windows 8.1 machine. I have no trouble modifying the server address with Set-VpnConnection, but I can't find a way to rename a vpn connection:
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Repeatedly prompted to restart the computer when installing SQL Server 2008 R2 on a x64 Win 8.1 machine
I am trying to install SQL Server 2008 R2 on a Win 8.1 x64 bit machine.
When running the installer, I get the Reboot Required check failing the install.
I have tried rebooting, no difference.
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Safe to turn off Hyper-V VM during Windows 8.1 Windows Update?
I've got a Generation 2 VM running Windows 8.1. It has secure boot disabled and lists the VMs version as 5.0. Hyper-V itself is version 6.3.9600. This morning, about 4 hours ago, it started a Windows ...
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No 'locked for editing' message for an Excel file on a network share
I get no 'locked for editing' message when accessing an Excel spreadsheet file on a network share (Windows SBS 2011 Standard) even though the file is open by a different user on a different ...
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Windows 8.1 Dial-up
I have two Win8.1 computers, and I need to reliably connect from one to the other via dial-up because the remote computer can't be accessed any other way.
The client computer can make outgoing calls, ...
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Export Firewall Rules using PowerShell that include Program Path
I'm looking for a way to export existing Windows Firewall rules using PowerShell that includes the path of the Program being referenced (for those rules which reference a program path instead of a ...
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Moving \inetpub\ for IIS 8.5
There are many sources that say that the %SERVERROOT%/inetpub/ must never ever be deleted or moved. And yes, I can agree with this, as updates to IIS update that directory blindly -- they don’t ...
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