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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.

Windows 8.1 is an updated version of Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system. Windows 8.1 went RTM on August 27, 2013 and was released for general availability on October 17, 2013. 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.

New features and improvements in Windows 8.1 include:

  • Start Button
  • Boot to Desktop
  • Start Screen improvements
  • Bing Smart Search (Search Applications, Files, Settings, and the internet in one search)
  • New versions of existing Microsoft Products, including PowerShell 4.0 and Internet Explorer 11.
  • Updated version of Client Hyper-V, Including (See also: What's New in Hyper-V for Windows Server 2012 R2:
    • Generation 2 VMs
    • Enhanced Session Mode

Windows 8.1 Editions Comparison Chart

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How can I check that all files on copied partitions are OK?

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 general are OK? Is Windows 8.1 disk check tool…
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How to change network config through command line?

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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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 Desktop background or icons fail to load on…
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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 - partially with user settings and GPO Loopback…
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Does duplicate machine SID cause problems with Remote Desktop?

I am currently working on a Windows 8.1 image for Dell Venue Pro 11 and have been having some issues with generalizing the image with SysPrep. I am not planning on placing the tablets in a domain, however if you were to login from such a tablet with…
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Setting to Show/Hide Hidden items on a Folder

Where is the setting to display or not display hidden items on a particular folder? For example, if the global setting is to show all hidden files, how would I change the Desktop folder, so that the hidden desktop.ini file does not display? I am…
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Install Windows Server 2012 on the SSD from the HDD

How can I install Windows Server 2012 on the SSD from the HDD, installed Windows 8.1? Laptop, which has no DVD or USB or network access.
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Windows 8.1 / iSCSI / Hyper-V Depedencies

My workstation has Windows 8.1 and uses iSCSI for SAN storage, which is where the Hyper-V configuration and VHD files sit. When the workstation is booting up, the VM is not able to auto start because "The Virtual Machines configuration…
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Remove Windows Store from start screen with GPO

I have several Windows 8.1 Pro machines connected to my domain controller which is a 2008R2 server. I cannot figure out how to remove the Windows Store, Sky Drive and Photos from the start screen. Can I do this with a GPO or ?? Edit: Actually I…
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my port 80 is being used by something

Some software is using my port 80 and I don't what it is! Is there a way to trace it back? I've been hosting/test different web server but none of them are run at the moment, at least none that i know of! windows 8.1 -btw sry
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Error starting cygwin sshd on Windows 8

After installing sshd via cygwin on Windows 8 on a system that is not on a domain, the service will not start but gives an error such as: Error 1068: The dependency service or group failed to start. Looking at the service it shows no dependencies.…
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LogMeIn mess my wake-on-link?

I have windows 8.1 64 bit with an on-board network card (*LAN: Intel® Gigabit Ethernet Controller driver for Windows 8.1**) Now - please notice : I have created an Acronis IMG right after installing Windows & basic programs (office,antivirus). My…
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Microsoft Deployment Toolkit: Missing install.wim for windows 8.1

I'm trying to setup a windows 8.1 deployment using Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2013 but I'm having trouble importing the operating system files. The sources directory in the Windows 8.1 installation disk contains an "install.esd" file, and not an…
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Where do I find freshly installed apps on windows 2012 server (and windows 8)

After installing an application (like SQL server management studio) Where can I find it's link to run it ?!!! (I know I can try to find it using Search, and then if I remember the right name - pin it to the metro board) - but if I don't do all of…
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Upgrade Windows 7 clients to Windows 8 - can't we just upgrade?

My shop currently uses Windows 7 Pro (on desktop PCs). I consider to upgrade our clients to Windows 8 (or 8.1). I've just been told that if I upgrade, all the software installed on them will go away. Is this the case, and if so, is there a way to…
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