Last Version of Software for Windows 8.1

[superleiw]

I'm wondering that as well, does Auto-Update work after this modification?

[Jaguarek62]

14 hours ago, superleiw said:

I'm wondering that as well, does Auto-Update work after this modification?

for me it is stuck at "installing updates" https://ctrlv.cz/VWKw

[superleiw]

Ah crap, well it would have been too easy if it worked I guess. I'm gonna keep using the ESR version for now then.

[user57]

On 1/21/2024 at 9:56 AM, BW134 said:

Discord Canary stopped working on Windows 7, 8 and 8.1, showing DiscardVirtualMemory error.

The stable branch won't be updated on 7/8/8.1 after March 15, 2024.

https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/20470973046295--Known-Issue-Support-for-Windows-7-8-and-8-1

i was against discord/teamviewer from the beginning, but noone wanted to hear me

 

this is certainly intensional by discord crew to remove these os´s - 100 % they could keep up a older browser version

that only means they on the ride with the others who actually try to make this "spy ride"

this is still up to date:

 

there is a reason why they are doing this

 

so guys keep looking if you asked for "real name" "email that requies a real name" "smartphone confirmation" "wants neccesary a server (where your data is logged) someone once said (there is no cloud its someones server)" "wants nessesary win10+" "wants a tpm chip"

also keep a watching eye if they try to say we do this "spam" no thats not right there are other ways to have spam under control, the past has proofen so 

or other crap "you give us your smartphone number - good deal (no its not)"

or "just install win10 (oh someone actually did what they want them to do"

and it it wants a server in between - again "its not a cloud its somebodys server" -> they can look into this - peer to peer are one of their enemys , or self hosted servers

 

teamspeak is a good example how a such problem can be solved - or how it once has been

teamspeak allow you to host a server (not always there server (that is spying on you)) in between 

 

so they cant just get rid of the server and say it need this supernew +0 functions server 

(and discord dont allow you to host a server - why - i belive we know the reason) 

then they actually force you to do more and more things , more and more data from you , more and more that you should accept 

 

and nobody can proof these companys that they looked into your computer or chat (even tho you have a right to speak and no1 is allowed to hear into what you talking there - it is actually the same laws for a phone talk)

"but you accepted this the company says"

it is hard to proof a company that they did a such thing - near impossible - because they only trust you if you let them look your computer - but what is about their computer 

if you then figured out you face a lawer that trys to reduce the demage (its not like they dont do this - there are proofen cases that they did exactly this) - witch then end in some kind of talk "ah that wasnt so bad - its over now" (something like that) (just for the people - that they dont do that - or cant do that - or will not do that - no they do!)

[LorelaiG]

On 5/7/2024 at 5:35 PM, Jaguarek62 said:

for me it is stuck at "installing updates" https://ctrlv.cz/VWKw

Would this mean updating to a newer Firefox version requires for a complete new copy of Firefox setup zip extraction, patching the necessary EXEs with CFF Explorer once again, and get a fresh slate of Firefox before re-importing back the existing profile from the previous Firefox?

[superleiw]

On 10/28/2023 at 11:26 PM, UCyborg said:

So older Windows 10 builds and Windows 8.1 for instance still use those pseudo/stub DLLs. I compared DWrite.dll from my Win10 20H2 install and Win8.1 ISO, latter updated till December 2017. Win10's DLL is linked to a function implemented in Vista era LCIDToLocaleName under api-ms-win-core-localization-l1-2-2.dll (points to kernelbase.dll), no other functions are linked to under that contract name while Win8.1 DLL uses the name api-ms-win-core-localization-obsolete-l1-2-0.dll pointing to the same function and the DLL where it's implemented. Maybe using system copy of api-ms-win-core-localization-obsolete-l1-2-0.dll renamed to api-ms-win-core-localization-l1-2-2.dll would work. Link to DWrite.dll from the video is dead BTW.

Interesting information!! And also your other posts on page8 related to those pseudo/stub DLLs

 

On 10/28/2023 at 9:25 AM, UCyborg said:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/apiindex/windows-apisets

CRT may have had pseudo DLLs for runtime compatibility with older Windows, VC Redist 2015-2019 was (is?) compatible with XP at some point, which knows nothing about API sets.

VC Redist 2015-2019 was compatible with XP until version 14.28.29213.0

 

On 10/28/2023 at 4:13 PM, Dixel said:

Or maybe try this one (digitally signed). Just rename it to api-ms-win-core-localization-l1-2-2.dll

api-ms-win-core-localization-l1-2-0.zip 7 kB · 11 downloads

Thanks for sharing, I'm guessing this is from a x64 Windows ? Is there any difference between x64 and x86 when it comes to these specific DLL files?

Just wondering if I could use it on x86 Windows 7 as well.

Edited May 16, 2024 by superleiw

[UCyborg]

The posted DLL is x86 (32-bit). Yes, bitness is important.

[yoltboy01]

So, long time no update on Browser support for Windows 8(.1)

I just tested the latest versions of Firefox (edited with CFF Explorer) and Opera (with DWrite.dll from W10) and that's what I found out:

- Firefox 128 Nightly works on Windows 8.1. This version is going to be the next ESR branch, which means that we will be able to browse the web safely for another year (EOL: August 2025) without the need of an Extended Kernel what so ever 

EOL was Firefox 115 

Proof: imgur.com/a/firefox-128-windows-8-1-GSvRMpu

- Opera 112 (based on Chromium 125) works on Windows 8.1: Opera isn't as leightweight as it was anymore. I'm not a fan of that browser, however it still works with the same method that was already discussed a year ago (--no-sandbox). I don't think any other Chromium based browser is still working on 8.1. In fact, when it comes to Chromium, Windows 7 users are definitly having an advantage with VxKex. They can install the latest Chrome or any Chromium Embedded Framework Programs (e.g Spotify) without disabling the sandbox.

EOL was Opera 95 

Proof: imgur.com/a/opera-112-windows-8-1-wOrVyOx

Edited May 26, 2024 by yoltboy01

[mjd79]

Chromium 123 working with sandbox and all codecs on 8.1. OFC still little bit modded.

Edited May 28, 2024 by mjd79

[Dixel]

On 5/28/2024 at 3:32 AM, mjd79 said:

Chromium 123 working

What about Ungoogled?

[Dixel]

On 5/26/2024 at 5:47 AM, yoltboy01 said:

Opera isn't as leightweight as it was anymore.

Indeed it doesn't! It's now stuffed with so much bloat, they even managed to crapify it with "VK" app. From what I understand, it's some sort of a Russian dating website! The App is un-deletable, and Opera connects to Russian developers' website with very questionable content, not to mention that Russian social website.

[joop]

Firefox 128 ESR on Windows 8.1 x64, YouTube video is stuttering at all resolution 240p to 4K, is there fix for that?

Not went to use Windows XP but do the CCF Explorer fixes possible to run a Firefox version higher 52.9. 0 ESR on Windows XP and Vista?

[yoltboy01]

On 7/11/2024 at 9:14 PM, joop said:

Firefox 128 ESR on Windows 8.1 x64, YouTube video is stuttering at all resolution 240p to 4K, is there fix for that?

Not went to use Windows XP but do the CCF Explorer fixes possible to run a Firefox version higher 52.9. 0 ESR on Windows XP and Vista?

No (for the XP part): Install One Core API on XP if you want to use higher Firefox versions

[yoltboy01]

I got Office 2024 LTSC working on Windows 8.1. That's actually good news, since Office 2016/2019 Support is ending alongside Windows 10 next year. I guess MS will support Office 2016/2019 for 6-7 months longer as they previously did with Office 2007 (EOL October 2017 but received updates till March 2018 or Office 2013 which ended in April 2023 but received Updates till November 2023). Office 2021 also ends in approximatly two years, whereas Office 2024 is supported till 2029

Proof: imgur.com/a/office-2024-on-windows-8-1-FsSmaz0

Edited September 22, 2024 by yoltboy01

[superleiw]

I just tested Opera_114.0.5282.144 on W8.1 using the necessary modifications and it doesn't launch anymore !

Anyone else having the same problem ?

 

The previous version that I was using (112.0.5197.53) is still working fine !