ARCHIVED: Known issues with Windows 8.x at IU
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Open issues
| Product | Description | Status | Last updated |
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| macOS | Ongoing testing | Continued testing | October 7, 2013 |
Resolved issues
| Product | Description | Status | Last updated |
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| PGP 10.2.1 | This version of PGP fails with single sign-on enabled. PGP 10.3.2 is recommended for Windows 8.x and is available on IUware. |
Resolved with upgrade to PGP Desktop 10.3.2 Note:
Symantec PGP Whole Disk Encryption (WDE) was retired from use at Indiana University on June 11, 2021. Several alternatives exist for most platforms; for example:
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April 28, 2015 |
| Limited Wireless Connectivity | Standard troubleshooting does not resolve "limited" or "No Internet Access". |
Manually select the correct wireless driver in Device Manager. |
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| Windows 8.1 for Surface RT | The upgrade is now available for download from the Windows Store. |
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November 5, 2013 |
| ConfigMgr 2007 | ConfigMgr 2007 will not natively support Windows 8. |
Microsoft has included support in ConfigMgr 2012 SP1 for Windows 8, will add updates for Windows 8.1 "in the same timeframe as System Center 2012 R2" |
October 4, 2013 |
| Forefront EPP | Forefront EPP 2010 will not install unless it is in Windows 7 Test mode. The solution is to instead use the new version, System Center Endpoint Protection 2012, for Windows 8 machines. |
Microsoft has rebranded this product as System Center Endpoint Protection 2012. For Windows 8.1: "This support and any required updates will be available in the same timeframe as System Center 2012 R2 general availability" |
October 4, 2013 |
| IUanyWare | Windows Store app did not function; use through the Internet Explorer app on the Start screen did not function. Only functional use was through Internet Explorer from the Desktop. |
March 7, 2013 | |
| Microsoft Security Essentials | Microsoft Security Essentials isn't intended for use with Windows 8.x, because Windows 8.x comes preloaded with the new Windows Defender that provides the same level of protection. See What is Microsoft Security Essentials? |
No fix is needed. | October 4, 2013 |
| Outlook Web App (OWA) | Premium won't load using Internet Explorer 11. As a workaround, use Internet Explorer 11 in compatibility mode to access OWA. |
Microsoft has confirmed this is an issue. For more, see Can't load OWA Premium by using Internet Explorer 11 in an Exchange Server environment. |
October 11, 2013 |
| Symantec Endpoint Protection | Symantec indicates that version 12.1 Release Update 2 is compatible with Windows 8. |
October 2, 2013 | |
| vSphere Client | vSphere client 5.0 is not compatible with Windows 8. |
VMware has released an update to the vSphere client that resolves this issue; it is available for download from IUware. |
December 12, 2014 |
Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) |
WSUS servers require a patch in order to support Windows 8 and Server 2012 clients. The central WSUS service (msupdate.iu.edu) has been updated. Departments that maintain their own WSUS instances should install the patch available from Microsoft to support the new clients. |
Microsoft has released a patch to support Windows 8 and Server 2012 clients; see An update for Windows Server Update Services 3.0 Service Pack 2 is available (KB2734608). |
October 8, 2012 |
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