Windows 8.1 (RTM) Non install whatsoever
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tashi
Member of Team Spybot
Hello NUTTER123,
Developers flay Microsoft for withholding Windows 8.1 RTM
http://www.computerworld.com/s/arti...lay_Microsoft_for_withholding_Windows_8.1_RTM
Inevitably, Windows 8.1 RTM leaks on to the Internet
http://betanews.com/2013/08/29/inevitably-windows-8-1-rtm-leaks-on-to-the-internet/
Best regards.
The public release isn't till October and software developers may have to wait to test compatibility.
Developers flay Microsoft for withholding Windows 8.1 RTM
http://www.computerworld.com/s/arti...lay_Microsoft_for_withholding_Windows_8.1_RTM
Inevitably, Windows 8.1 RTM leaks on to the Internet
http://betanews.com/2013/08/29/inevitably-windows-8-1-rtm-leaks-on-to-the-internet/
Best regards.
Please see http://www.safer-networking.org/windows-8-1-patch-for-spybot-2-1/
I assume you are one of those software developers.
daemon
demoschmemo
New member
I assume you are getting the same error as I am?
SpyBot - Search and Destroy has been blocked from running because it might prevent your PC from starting correctly in the future.
SpyBot - Search and Destroy has been blocked from running because it might prevent your PC from starting correctly in the future.
I'm having the exact same problem. Windows Pro 8.1 x64 (RTM).
This is even after the Fix has been installed. Here's a screenshot:
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Please see http://www.safer-networking.org/windows-8-1-patch-for-spybot-2-1/ for an explanation of this problem and how to work-around it. This page was updated with new information since I first posted it in this thread.
We are sorry for the inconvenience and are working together with Microsoft to remedy this problem with Windows 8.1.
daemon
We are sorry for the inconvenience and are working together with Microsoft to remedy this problem with Windows 8.1.
daemon
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Still getting the same errors as before.
With the instructions on http://www.safer-networking.org/windows-8-1-patch-for-spybot-2-1/ you can install Spybot 2.1, but you still cannot use the Start Center. Instead you have to start the different Spybot modules e.g. via the start menu entries directly.
@NUTTER123 and @skowt: Can you really still not install the software using the patch or can't you just use the Start Center then? Please be precise as this will help us fix this issue. Thank you!
daemon
@NUTTER123 and @skowt: Can you really still not install the software using the patch or can't you just use the Start Center then? Please be precise as this will help us fix this issue. Thank you!
daemon
With the instructions on http://www.safer-networking.org/windows-8-1-patch-for-spybot-2-1/ you can install Spybot 2.1, but you still cannot use the Start Center. Instead you have to start the different Spybot modules e.g. via the start menu entries directly.
@NUTTER123 and @skowt: Can you really still not install the software using the patch or can't you just use the Start Center then? Please be precise as this will help us fix this issue. Thank you!
daemon
I am able to install now that's not a issue but the image skout posted? When I try to start (even after I installed the patch) the program still gives me that message about compatibility so in effect it's still unusuable. It installs fine but can't use it basically even after patch installed
Ok, good. Thank you for the clarification.
Even with our patch, Spybot's Start Center will still be blocked, but you should be able to access Spybot through the Start menu/screen or Spybot's Tray Icon.
daemon
Ok, good. Thank you for the clarification.
Even with our patch, Spybot's Start Center will still be blocked, but you should be able to access Spybot through the Start menu/screen or Spybot's Tray Icon.
daemon
That is correct. Start Center doesn't work at all, but through the Tray Icon I can perform tasks as per usual.
That is correct. Start Center doesn't work at all, but through the Tray Icon I can perform tasks as per usual.
Thank you for the confirmation! :bigthumb:
daemon
Why does the windows 8.1 RTM patch executable say it's for windows 8.1 preview?
Downloaded the spybot21-win81rtm-patch.exe using the "for windows 8.1 RTM patch" link from the Widows 8.1 Patch for Spybot 2.1 page on the safer networking org site. When I executed the exe, the screens said that patch was for the Windows 8.1 preview version. Running it did not solve the problem. Is this a bad link or mix-up in the patch executables?
Downloaded the spybot21-win81rtm-patch.exe using the "for windows 8.1 RTM patch" link from the Widows 8.1 Patch for Spybot 2.1 page on the safer networking org site. When I executed the exe, the screens said that patch was for the Windows 8.1 preview version. Running it did not solve the problem. Is this a bad link or mix-up in the patch executables?
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The text within the patch installer was simply not updated. That one works for preview and RTM.
We're still communicating with Microsoft. Seems two different departments at MS have or had contradicting requirements, as soon as we've received feedback which one is right, we'll see if we can make it easier by releasing a new installer.
We're still communicating with Microsoft. Seems two different departments at MS have or had contradicting requirements, as soon as we've received feedback which one is right, we'll see if we can make it easier by releasing a new installer.
ETA for Start Center Operational on Windows 8.1?
When do you expect to have a fix/patch/new installer that will allow Start Center to run under Windows 8.1? I have a 14 machine Corporate Edition license and windows 8.1 RTM from MSDN. I've upgraded 1 of my machines, but am reluctant to do the other 13 until this gets resolved. Please give any info you can so I can schedule the remaining upgrades. Thanks - Bob Dukes
When do you expect to have a fix/patch/new installer that will allow Start Center to run under Windows 8.1? I have a 14 machine Corporate Edition license and windows 8.1 RTM from MSDN. I've upgraded 1 of my machines, but am reluctant to do the other 13 until this gets resolved. Please give any info you can so I can schedule the remaining upgrades. Thanks - Bob Dukes
tashi
Member of Team Spybot
Hello bobdukes,
The team is working to release a Spybot version which fixes the compatibility issue with 8.1 before the General Availability of Windows 8.1
Best regards, tashi
The team is working to release a Spybot version which fixes the compatibility issue with 8.1 before the General Availability of Windows 8.1
Best regards, tashi