Windows 8.1 articles, fixes and updates - letter C

This list contains all of the known Microsoft Knowledge Base articles, howtos, fixes, hotfixes, webcasts and updates of Microsoft Windows 8.1 starts with letter C that have been released. The list is daily updated.

• 4490115 Change or reset your Windows password Q4490115 KB4490115 February 14, 2023
• 17422 Create a USB recovery drive Q17422 KB17422 January 11, 2023
• 15088 Create installation media for Windows Q15088 KB15088 November 30, 2022
• 5019958 Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: November 8, 2022 Q5019958 KB5019958 November 8, 2022
• 4039635 Connect Surface to a TV, monitor, or projector Q4039635 KB4039635 October 26, 2022
• 5018413 Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: October 11, 2022 Q5018413 KB5018413 October 11, 2022
• 15089 Change TCP/IP settings Q15089 KB15089 September 20, 2022
• 5016618 Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: August 9, 2022 Q5016618 KB5016618 August 9, 2022
• 5015805 Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: July 12, 2022 Q5015805 KB5015805 July 27, 2022
• 17426 Change your home page for Internet Explorer 11 Q17426 KB17426 June 15, 2022
• 4026852 Create a recovery drive Q4026852 KB4026852 June 8, 2022
• 4556712 Change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge Q4556712 KB4556712 March 11, 2022
• 5011486 Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: March 8, 2022 Q5011486 KB5011486 March 9, 2022
• 5006671 Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: October 12, 2021 Q5006671 KB5006671 October 12, 2021
• 13862 Change color contrast in Windows Q13862 KB13862 October 5, 2021
• 5005563 Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: September 14, 2021 Q5005563 KB5005563 September 14, 2021
• 4091450 Create and use strong passwords Q4091450 KB4091450 September 1, 2021
• 5005036 Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: August 10, 2021 Q5005036 KB5005036 August 10, 2021
• 5004233 Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: July 13, 2021 Q5004233 KB5004233 July 13, 2021
• 5003636 Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: June 8, 2021 Q5003636 KB5003636 June 8, 2021
• 15070 Codecs FAQ Q15070 KB15070 June 8, 2021
• 13951 Create a user account in Windows Q13951 KB13951 May 12, 2021
• 5003165 Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: May 11, 2021 Q5003165 KB5003165 May 11, 2021
• 14064 Can I sign in to Windows without a password? Q14064 KB14064 May 3, 2021
• 17479 Change security and privacy settings for Internet Explorer 11 Q17479 KB17479 April 30, 2021
• 17441 Change or reset Internet Explorer settings Q17441 KB17441 April 30, 2021
• 17430 Certificate errors: FAQ Q17430 KB17430 April 30, 2021
• 5000800 Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer: March 9, 2021 Q5000800 KB5000800 March 9, 2021
• 17424 Change your keyboard layout Q17424 KB17424 February 26, 2021
• 4093492 CredSSP updates for CVE-2018-0886 Q4093492 KB4093492 January 25, 2021
• 3147071 Connection to Oracle database fails when you use Microsoft ODBC or OLE DB Driver for Oracle or Microsoft DTC in Windows Q3147071 KB3147071 January 25, 2021
• 3140222 Conflicting files in Internet Explorer favorites when Work Folders is installed in Windows 8.1 Q3140222 KB3140222 January 25, 2021
• 3134815 CryptDuplicateKey function doesn't save state for an RC2 40-Bit key in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Q3134815 KB3134815 January 25, 2021
• 3133924 "Code 10 Device Cannot Start" error for EHCI USB Controller devices in Device Manager in Windows Server 2012 R2 Q3133924 KB3133924 January 25, 2021
• 3125446 Classic ASP applications don't work correctly after security update 3104002 is installed in Windows Q3125446 KB3125446 January 25, 2021
• 3107677 COM+ applications fail with "80040154" error in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Q3107677 KB3107677 January 25, 2021
• 3105115 Can't connect to the desktop of Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 from a remote desktop at low screen resolution Q3105115 KB3105115 January 25, 2021
• 3102242 Computer crashes or restarts unexpectedly when it's resumed from sleep mode in Windows Q3102242 KB3102242 January 25, 2021
• 3100474 Can't connect to wireless network when you resume the computer from hibernate mode in Windows Q3100474 KB3100474 January 25, 2021
• 3091342 Computer crashes after you install update 3000850 in Windows 8.1 Q3091342 KB3091342 January 25, 2021
• 3082343 Cross-Premises VPN connectivity is lost when Azure site-to-site VPN tunnels use Windows Server 2012 R2 RRAS Q3082343 KB3082343 January 25, 2021
• 3080042 CHM file freezes when you enter characters in Search box on the Index tab in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Q3080042 KB3080042 January 25, 2021
• 3079318 "Connection is unsuccessful" error when you connect a Bluetooth device to an application in Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 Q3079318 KB3079318 January 25, 2021
• 3077354 Computer freezes when WFP leaks nonpaged pool memory in Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2012 Q3077354 KB3077354 January 25, 2021
• 3075161 Computer might crash during storage enumeration stack in Windows Server 2012 R2 Q3075161 KB3075161 January 25, 2021
• 3073874 Compatibility update for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2: September 2015 Q3073874 KB3073874 January 25, 2021
• 3066441 Characters overlap and are unreadable in an application in Windows 8.1 or Windows 8 Q3066441 KB3066441 January 25, 2021
• 3048097 Compatibility update for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2: April 2015 Q3048097 KB3048097 January 25, 2021
• 3041857 "Code 0x80070057 The parameter is incorrect" error when you try to display a user's "effective access" to a file Q3041857 KB3041857 January 25, 2021
• 3041832 CPU usage is high when you use RPC over HTTP protocol in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Q3041832 KB3041832 January 25, 2021
• 3038701 Custom Media Size entries are missing in the Print Capabilities document for version 4.0 printer drivers Q3038701 KB3038701 January 25, 2021
• 3038562 Cannot access DPAPI data after an administrator resets your password on a Windows Server 2012 R2-based domain controller Q3038562 KB3038562 January 25, 2021
• 3036216 Compatibility update for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: April 2015 Q3036216 KB3036216 January 25, 2021
• 3030947 Compatibility issues for applications that rely on a certain code layout for memory in Windows Q3030947 KB3030947 January 25, 2021
• 3029438 Can't open Windows Store applications in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Q3029438 KB3029438 January 25, 2021
• 3023869 Crash on Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 when a WPF driver calls the FwpsConstructIpHeaderForTransportPacket0 function Q3023869 KB3023869 January 25, 2021
• 3018133 Content on the lock screen is displayed inappropriately in Windows that has update 2919355 installed Q3018133 KB3018133 January 25, 2021
• 3013810 Chkdsk command freezes when it is run in Windows Q3013810 KB3013810 January 25, 2021
• 3009676 Clock frequency of the SD bus decreases on a Windows 8.1-based device Q3009676 KB3009676 January 25, 2021
• 3006989 Computer freezes when the focus repeatedly changes among text boxes in Windows Q3006989 KB3006989 January 25, 2021
• 3000371 Chinese IME usage data is not recorded in the S_TextServicesUsage table in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Q3000371 KB3000371 January 25, 2021
• 2996958 Content in Internet Explorer 11 may be scaled larger than the intended size on large displays Q2996958 KB2996958 January 25, 2021
• 2992811 Computer freezes when you switch to another account in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Q2992811 KB2992811 January 25, 2021
• 2986484 Computer connects to an incorrect entry point after the computer restarts in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Q2986484 KB2986484 January 25, 2021
• 2984374 Connect to incorrect entry point when Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2-based computer wakes from sleep or hibernate Q2984374 KB2984374 January 25, 2021
• 2981655 Certain HTTPS sites cannot be opened in Firefox after you install update 2965142 in Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1 Q2981655 KB2981655 January 25, 2021
• 2979097 Computer does not wake when you disconnect AC power from the Windows 8.1-based or Windows Server 2012 R2-based computer Q2979097 KB2979097 January 25, 2021
• 2978366 Computer cannot be restarted if the registry hives are larger than 2 GB Q2978366 KB2978366 January 25, 2021
• 2977285 Custom page size is ignored when a printer uses a V4 printer PostScript driver in Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 Q2977285 KB2977285 January 25, 2021
• 2976995 Can’t access an SMB share on a Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2-based file server Q2976995 KB2976995 January 25, 2021
• 2976978 Compatibility update for keeping Windows up-to-date in Windows 8.1 Q2976978 KB2976978 January 25, 2021
• 2974325 Chkdsk report errors when a snapshot creation is running in Windows Q2974325 KB2974325 January 25, 2021
• 2966804 Computer freezes when you connect a USB device in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012R2 Q2966804 KB2966804 January 25, 2021
• 2962142 Can't disable security settings in Group Policy Preferences for Internet Explorer 10 Q2962142 KB2962142 January 25, 2021
• 2958262 Compatibility update for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2: May 2014 Q2958262 KB2958262 January 25, 2021
• 2957699 Confusing message from Work Folders in Action Center when you change or disconnect the network in Windows 8.1 Q2957699 KB2957699 January 25, 2021
• 2953972 Clicking "Find more" under mobile broadband causes Searching status to freeze in Windows 8.1 and Windows RT 8.1 Q2953972 KB2953972 January 25, 2021
• 2933809 Compatibility update is available for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2: April 2014 Q2933809 KB2933809 January 25, 2021
• 2933537 Clearing the "Register this connection's addresses in DNS" option does not remove DNS records for Windows clients using static IP addresses Q2933537 KB2933537 January 25, 2021
• 2930157 Compatibility update is available for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: March 2014 Q2930157 KB2930157 January 25, 2021
• 2929869 CSV snapshot file is corrupted when you create some files on the live volume in Windows Q2929869 KB2929869 January 25, 2021
• 2918550 Computer leaks nonpaged pool memory when IPSEC traffic is configured to use AuthIP without encryption in Windows Q2918550 KB2918550 January 25, 2021
• 2917931 Compatibility update is available for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: February 2014 Q2917931 KB2917931 January 25, 2021
• 2917929 Compatibility update is available for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: February 2014 Q2917929 KB2917929 January 25, 2021
• 2901876 "Could not reconnect all network drives" error after you deploy a policy that contains a mapped drive in Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2012 Q2901876 KB2901876 January 25, 2021
• 2890140 Compatibility update is available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: November 2013 Q2890140 KB2890140 January 25, 2021
• 2863312 Compatibility update for Windows RT 8.1 Preview and Windows 8.1 Preview: June 2013 Q2863312 KB2863312 January 25, 2021
• 2862783 Compatibility update for Windows RT 8.1 Preview and Windows 8.1 Preview is available through dynamic update: June 2013 Q2862783 KB2862783 January 25, 2021
• 2830154 Connected USB device is not detected in Windows Q2830154 KB2830154 January 25, 2021
• 3171127 Can't print to a multifunction printer when v3 and v4 drivers are installed on the same USB port Q3171127 KB3171127 January 14, 2021
• 4567521 Certain printers do not print in Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 Q4567521 KB4567521 January 13, 2021
• 2973536 Connected Standby is not available when the Hyper-V role is enabled Q2973536 KB2973536 January 6, 2021
• 18900 Consumer antivirus software providers for Windows Q18900 KB18900 December 22, 2020
• 3096433 Chkdsk command freezes when it's running in Windows Q3096433 KB3096433 December 18, 2020
• 2907800 Compatibility update is available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: December 2013 Q2907800 KB2907800 December 18, 2020
• 3100761 Company Portal apps for Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 move to sustaining mode on January 1, 2016 Q3100761 KB3100761 December 17, 2020
• 4034866 Common LifeCam issues Q4034866 KB4034866 December 7, 2020
• 4488539 Changes in metadata service affecting Windows Media Center and Windows Media Player Q4488539 KB4488539 November 30, 2020
• 4034427 Common Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center Setup Issues Q4034427 KB4034427 November 30, 2020
• 4027018 Contact Microsoft Support Q4027018 KB4027018 November 17, 2020
• 2878342 CPU frequencies shown in System property page do not match Q2878342 KB2878342 May 28, 2020
• 2792897 Changes to calendar date in BIOS are not reflected in Windows Q2792897 KB2792897 May 28, 2020
• 2602377 Constrained delegation for CIFS fails with ACCESS_DENIED error Q2602377 KB2602377 May 28, 2020
• 4047738 Certificate used by Wired or Wireless Network policies is missing in GPO settings report Q4047738 KB4047738 November 12, 2019
• 149427 Change or reset your Windows password - Windows Help Q149427 KB149427 February 28, 2019
• 909604 Change security and privacy settings for Internet Explorer 11 - Windows Help Q909604 KB909604 January 28, 2019
• 843016 Change security and privacy settings for Internet Explorer 11 - Windows Help Q843016 KB843016 January 28, 2019
• 252464 Change your home page for Internet Explorer 11 Q252464 KB252464 January 28, 2019
• 17478 Change security and privacy settings for Internet Explorer 11 - Windows Help Q17478 KB17478 January 28, 2019
• 3045387 Can’t perform a Workplace Join by using Device Registration Services Q3045387 KB3045387 December 20, 2018
• 3045386 "Confirm you are using the current sign-in info" error when you perform a Workplace Join Q3045386 KB3045386 December 20, 2018
• 4090037 Copy and paste do not work when you connect to a Hyper-V virtual machine by using VMConnect Enhanced Session Mode Q4090037 KB4090037 October 2, 2018
• 3084568 Can't download updates from Windows Update from behind a firewall or proxy server Q3084568 KB3084568 October 2, 2018
• 830473 Command prompt (Cmd. exe) command-line string limitation Q830473 KB830473 April 17, 2018
• 4034410 Common Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center Setup Issues - Accessories troubleshooting Q4034410 KB4034410 February 16, 2018
• 4033434 Common Mouse Setup Issues - Accessories troubleshooting Q4033434 KB4033434 February 16, 2018
• 2914168 ContextMenuHandlers key not migrated with Windows 8.1 upgrade Q2914168 KB2914168 October 26, 2017
• 305553 Change TCP/IP settings - Windows Help Q305553 KB305553 October 17, 2017
• 2994206 Computer crashes with Stop error D1 in Fltmgr.sys in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Q2994206 KB2994206 February 14, 2017
• 2782153 Create a user account in Windows - Windows Help Q2782153 KB2782153 August 31, 2016
• 306531 Compress and uncompress files (zip files) - Windows Help Q306531 KB306531 August 31, 2016
• 279783 Create a user account in Windows - Windows Help Q279783 KB279783 August 31, 2016
• 14091 Calendar app help - Windows Help Q14091 KB14091 August 31, 2016
• 14089 Calculator app for Windows: FAQ - Windows Help Q14089 KB14089 August 31, 2016
• 941961 Change in the behavior of the format command in Windows Vista and later versions Q941961 KB941961 August 26, 2015
• 3055657 CPU usage spikes when you run an application, extension, or add-in for CPU throttling in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Q3055657 KB3055657 May 20, 2015
• 3048100 Compatibility update for the web, store, and media upgrade experience is available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: April 2015 Q3048100 KB3048100 April 21, 2015
• 3045388 "Confirm you are using the current sign-in info" error when you perform a Workplace Join Q3045388 KB3045388 March 17, 2015
• 3045378 "Can’t connect to the service" error when you try to register a device Q3045378 KB3045378 March 14, 2015
• 2890142 Compatibility update is available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 through dynamic update: November 2013 Q2890142 KB2890142 February 25, 2015
• 2882351 Compatibility update is available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 Q2882351 KB2882351 February 20, 2015
• 2987964 Cannot print by using a Hewlett Packard XPS-based print driver after you install KB2769165 Q2987964 KB2987964 September 12, 2014
• 2967567 Cannot access DFS root when the DFS path is offline and you log on to a Windows-based computer for the first time Q2967567 KB2967567 August 29, 2014
• 2980344 Command-line characters in a console-based app are difficult to read Q2980344 KB2980344 August 12, 2014
• 2970237 Computer goes back to sleep mode quickly in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Q2970237 KB2970237 July 8, 2014
• 2909320 "Confirm that you are using the correct sign-in information" error when you try to enroll a device by using device management in Windows 8.1 Q2909320 KB2909320 July 8, 2014
• 2964536 Computer cannot be registered in DNS when you renew the IP address in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Q2964536 KB2964536 June 11, 2014
• 2962984 Computer crashes when you run apps that use extended window styles Q2962984 KB2962984 June 11, 2014
• 2965770 Cannot select Chinese suggestion words from on-screen keyboard in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Q2965770 KB2965770 June 10, 2014
• 2936897 Computer that has a pending firmware update crashes when you upgrade to Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Q2936897 KB2936897 June 4, 2014
• 2920367 Camera application does not use a HD resolution for preview on a Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2-based device Q2920367 KB2920367 May 19, 2014
• 2958293 Cluster service stops unexpectedly on Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Q2958293 KB2958293 May 13, 2014
• 2958265 Compatibility update for the web, store, and media upgrade experience for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: May 2014 Q2958265 KB2958265 May 13, 2014
• 2958263 Compatibility update for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2: May 2014 Q2958263 KB2958263 May 13, 2014
• 2956772 Can’t install the .NET Framework 3.5 without a public Internet environment on an OEM Windows installation Q2956772 KB2956772 May 5, 2014
• 2955386 Computer cannot access shared printers after it is upgraded from Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 Q2955386 KB2955386 April 21, 2014
• 2933811 Compatibility update for the web, store, and media upgrade experience is available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: April 2014 Q2933811 KB2933811 April 17, 2014
• 2933810 Compatibility update is available for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2: April 2014 Q2933810 KB2933810 April 17, 2014
• 2933808 Compatibility update is available for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2: April 2014 Q2933808 KB2933808 April 17, 2014
• 2894179 Computer stops responding in OOBE Wizard stage in Windows 8.1 Q2894179 KB2894179 April 15, 2014
• 2936892 Code 10 error when you use a CCID smartcard reader or USB token in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Q2936892 KB2936892 April 8, 2014
• 2930340 Ctrl+Alt+Insert Remote Desktop keyboard shortcut doesn't work in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Q2930340 KB2930340 April 8, 2014
• 2924603 CPU usage increase and possible freezes during shutdown after you upgrade to Windows 8.1 Q2924603 KB2924603 April 8, 2014
• 2922816 Configuration in "Set as metered connection" does not work for non-administrator users in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Q2922816 KB2922816 April 8, 2014
• 2920486 Cannot edit Group Policy settings on a site in Windows Q2920486 KB2920486 April 8, 2014
• 2910797 Configuration in "Set as metered connection" does not work for non-administrator users in Windows 8.1 or Windows Server 2012 R2 Q2910797 KB2910797 April 8, 2014
• 2930169 Compatibility update for the web, store, and media upgrade experience is available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: March 2014 Q2930169 KB2930169 March 11, 2014
• 2917932 Compatibility update for the web, store, and media upgrade experience is available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: February 2014 Q2917932 KB2917932 February 21, 2014
• 2921066 Computer never goes to sleep even if the timer is set in Windows 8.1 Q2921066 KB2921066 February 11, 2014
• 2918573 Compliance check is incorrect when you use Exchange ActiveSync to perform a compliance check in Windows 8.1 Q2918573 KB2918573 February 11, 2014
• 2929266 Can’t connect to wireless network by using an Intel Centrino wireless device after upgrading to Windows 8.1 Q2929266 KB2929266 February 10, 2014
• 2890141 Compatibility update for the web, store, and media upgrade experience is available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: November 2013 Q2890141 KB2890141 January 26, 2014
• 2913312 Ctrl+Alt+Del keyboard shortcut is not displayed on the logon screen to tell the user how to reach the credential prompt in Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, or Windows Server 2012 R2 Q2913312 KB2913312 January 23, 2014
• 2926381 Changing display resolution in Control Panel may fail on the first attempt Q2926381 KB2926381 January 16, 2014
• 2914220 Compatibility update for the web, store, and media upgrade experience is available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: January 2014 Q2914220 KB2914220 January 14, 2014
• 2913765 Certain cameras cannot be used as removable drives in Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, or Windows Server 2012 R2 Q2913765 KB2913765 January 14, 2014
• 2908931 Camera image orientation on the viewfinder of the display is rotated 90 degrees on a Windows 8.1-based Portrait-First device Q2908931 KB2908931 January 14, 2014
• 2882342 Compatibility update for the web and media upgrade experience is available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 Q2882342 KB2882342 December 31, 2013
• 2906890 Can't connect to the Internet when you use two separate APNs in Windows 8.1 Q2906890 KB2906890 December 12, 2013
• 2907791 Compatibility update for the web, store, and media upgrade experience is available for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: December 2013 Q2907791 KB2907791 December 10, 2013
• 2895592 Compass sensor applications are not as accurate as expected in Windows 8.1 Q2895592 KB2895592 October 17, 2013