Troubleshooting
Fix Windows Boot Error 0xc0000225 in Windows 10 or 8.1
Troubleshoot boot error 0xc0000225 with Startup Repair first, then repair Boot Configuration Data only when needed.
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Troubleshooting
Fix Error 0x800F0906 in Windows 8 or 8.1 (Historical)
Troubleshoot Windows 8/8.1 error 0x800F0906 when Windows cannot download files needed for a feature or component repair.
Troubleshooting
Fix 'Diagnostics Policy Service Is Not Running' in Windows 8 or 8.1 (Historical)
Inspect DPS status and start errors on Windows 8/8.1, separate diagnostic failures from network faults, and avoid unnecessary service-account privileges.
Troubleshooting
Fix Error 0x800F081F in Windows 8.1 (Historical)
Troubleshoot Windows 8.1 error 0x800F081F when DISM or optional-feature installation cannot find the required source files.
Troubleshooting
Fix Sleep Mode Not Working After Upgrading to Windows 8.1 (Historical)
Troubleshoot a Windows 8.1 PC that will not enter sleep by checking available sleep states, active power requests, drivers, and wake-enabled devices.
Troubleshooting
Fix Broken Libraries in Windows 8.1 and Restore Default Libraries (Historical)
Show Libraries in Windows 8.1 File Explorer and restore the default library definitions when Documents, Pictures, Music, or Videos libraries are broken.
Windows guides
How to View Local Users and Groups in Windows 8 or 8.1 (Historical)
Open the Local Users and Groups MMC snap-in on supported Windows 8/8.1 editions and save a custom MMC console if needed.
Troubleshooting
Fix 'We Couldn't Verify the Product Key' During Windows 8/8.1 Setup (Historical)
Historical troubleshooting for Windows 8/8.1 Setup when a valid-looking product key cannot be verified, focusing on edition/key mismatch and installation-media problems.
Windows guides
Create Shutdown and Restart Shortcuts in Windows 8 (Historical)
Create desktop shortcuts for shutdown and restart in Windows 8 and pin them to the Start screen using Windows' built-in shutdown command.
Windows guides
Windows 8.1 Preview Installation Guide — 2013 Archive
A historical archive of the preparation advice surrounding Microsoft's Windows 8.1 Preview release in June 2013; the preview is no longer an installable supported product.