windows 8.1

  1. kemical

    Windows 8 Windows 8. 1 Roll up Updates

    The latest monthly roll up update KB4041693 for Windows 8.1 has been released and the changelog is below To access the update history of the monthly roll up for Windows 8.1 go here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4009470/windows-8-1-windows-server-2012-r2-update-history
  2. nichosi

    Windows 10 control panel opens but items inside it do not open

    Laptop with w8.1, control panel opens but when you select an item, i.e. Network & sharing it does not open but hangs for hrs.
  3. Neemobeer

    Windows 10 Windows Hardening Guide: Securing the LSASS process

    Applies to: Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Server 2012 R2 and Server 2016 Description: This is a simple tutorial on how to run the lsass.exe process as a protected process so that it's memory can't be dumped and passwords extracted. Warnings: Some drivers may be loaded by...
  4. W

    Windows 8 Frustration with Windows 8.1 Update: Considering a Switch to Chromebook

    so I fired up an old laptop with windows 8.1, because my other laptop has windows 10 and takes a day to bootup. OMG what happened to Windows 8? It has been about 6 hors and it still says completeing windows update. Up till 10 I was a loyal MS user, right back from the old MS DOS days on my XT...
  5. Barbara Smith

    Windows 8 Using Usb to change from linux to windows

    I have a laptop that originally had windows 8.1. I installed Kubuntu since I am a Unix and Linux user, But I discovered I also need Windows. My optical drive doesn't work and bios doesn't givr the option to boot from a usb optical drive. I tried it any any way but it didnl work. Booting...
  6. klelund

    Windows 8 Win 8.1 is using boot files from USB when booting Windows

    I have had some problems with my windows 8.1 installation. It all started when I tried to update to windows 10. It failed and if I remember correctly my computer showed blue screen of death when I restarted it afterwards. Pretty sure the error code was 0xc0000034. I tried a lot of things to...
  7. Fr13ndly

    Windows 8 Error 0xc000007b

    So yesterday I installed pubg and when i wanted to run it, it would say that i am playing it for 10 seconds and then it would go back to being online. So I browsed local files and run .exe as administrator and error 0xc000007b poped out. So investigated since this is the first time i got this...
  8. Aminbhr

    Windows 8 Windows Defender Remove something On Every Startup

    Hi im using windows 8.1 Pro With media center i dont know what is it but every time i boot up the windows i see a notification right up the screen that say : Windows Defender Removing Malware i checked the quarantined item but its empty and in all detected items i see this : { Category: Tool...
  9. undercovergangsta784

    Windows 10 Can I Use My Laptop's Windows 8.1 Product Key to Install from an ISO After Upgrading to Windows 10?

    Hi i was looking at buying a laptop but it has been upgraded to windows 10 from windows 8.1. so i was wondering, if i had an iso file for windows 8.1 can i use the product key from the laptop to install it.
  10. nichosi

    Windows 10 Bring Notepad back

    Hi, In trying to install metapad or notepad2 I failed, messed up things & now when I click on notepad a window opens giving choices & have to click on notepad then OK to open it. There is a notepad in both windows & system32, how can I get my notepad proper again? I would prefer metapad or...
  11. M

    Windows 8 Issues Activating Windows 8.1 After Motherboard Replacement

    Hi everyone, I find myself in a bit of a bind. I'm fixing a PC for a family friend - the motherboard died. Anyway, it was running Windows 8.1 - (I believe it was a cracked version - dunno, didn't build it). So anyway, the motherboard died, so I swapped like for like - A Gigabyte SKT-AM3...
  12. News

    June 2017 security update release

    Microsoft releases additional updates for older platforms to protect against potential nation-state activity Today, as part of our regular Update Tuesday schedule, we have taken action to provide additional critical security updates to address vulnerabilities that are at heightened risk of...
  13. kemical

    Windows 8 KB4012598 Security Update Windows 8 and Vista (wannacrypt)

    If you haven't run the WU unit or been visiting the moon recently then these updates will help with the current nasties out there in the ether.. 'Users who are running supported versions of the operating system (Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8.1...
  14. nichosi

    Windows 8 ImageShack Uploader v. 2.2.0 not uploading

    Hi, My ImageShack Uploader v. 2.2.0 refuses to upload any format I try, jpeg, bmp or all others available. Can you help please? Home build, Asus P5K Premium WiFiiFi Intel, Win 8.1 Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 95W 2.4GHz, 2x2GB, 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 800 (400mhz) PC2-6400,
  15. Imran Bhatti

    Windows 8 Registry names and paths

    Hello Its the very first time I am posting here as I just registered. So please redirect me to the correct forum section of the forum if it is not appropriate for this query. My question is: "Do the names and paths of the registry keys changed from windows version to version and PC to PC?" I...
  16. A

    Windows 8 windows update problem in windows 8.1

    I reinstall windows 8.1 and the latest update that windows update installed was kb2919355 kb3063843, kb2990967 and those are dated 2014 and 2015. I haven't receive any newest update. I don't know why? My computer is a hp 2000 2d70dx pc notebook Any help?
  17. kemical

    AMD Chipset drivers

    AMD release Chipset Drivers for Ryzen processors. This driver set offers optimized chipset compatibility with AMD Ryzen processors and AMD Socket AM4. Ready for AMD Ryzen processors - AMD Socket AM4 represents the company’s new future-proof platform targeting the fastest DDR4 memory, PCIe 3.0...
  18. B

    Windows 8 dual audio using hdmi

    i'm using an hdmi cable to extend my laptop (windows 8.1) display (win + p -> extend). i connect my laptop to tv (samsung). but i can only hear the audio through only one device - either laptop or pc (depending on which i set as default device). but i want to have two different audio outputs for...
  19. kemical

    AMD release Ryzen motherboard driver update

    AMD release Chipset Drivers for Ryzen processors. This driver set offers optimized chipset compatibility with AMD Ryzen processors and AMD Socket AM4. Ready for AMD Ryzen processors - AMD Socket AM4 represents the company’s new future-proof platform targeting the fastest DDR4 memory, PCIe 3.0...
  20. T

    Windows 10 Still problem with Windows Update

    I have problem with Windows Update on my Lenovov PC after I upgraded from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. The annex shows the fact that Windows Update when the update is executed, locks up when it is 92% to date. Thus, the update is not completed. Why it locks I do not know, but it was such a whole...
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