

And the filter driver handler doesn't passes the parameters in a right manner to the next filter driver. I interpret error code 0x80070057 (ERROR_INVALID_PARAMETER) in a manner, that a filter driver is hooked into file system calls.
#STARMONEY WINDOWS 8.1 DRIVERS#
Those filter drivers are passing parameters to the next sibling within the filter driver chain. Some third party system tools are installing filter drivers within Windows, that are hooking system calls. The error message doesn't deliver a clue what went wrong. In a really bad case, the setup wizard doesn't drop a warning, and a feature upgrade or an update installation stalls with error 0x80070057 (E_INVALIDARG, or ERROR_INVALID_PARAMETER).
#STARMONEY WINDOWS 8.1 HOW TO#
I have covered this case within my blog post Windows 10 Anniversary Update: inkompatible Apps (VPC), and I discussed, how to identify the app manually. We have a recommendation to uninstall an app, but the app isn't named. But in some cases the message is pretty cryptically – as show below.

#STARMONEY WINDOWS 8.1 INSTALL#
Sometimes setup.exe provided in install media (created via Media Creation Tool) warns and recommends to uninstall app xyz. In worst case, a feature upgrade stalls with an error or is refused due to an non compatible app. Non compatible software as a show stopper In best case, a software refuse to run (this was the case with StarMoney 9 in Windows 10 Version 1607). The source of this problem is "Windows as a service" – the operating system will be upgraded two or three times a year. This Table lists the key features available in each edition of Windows 8.Users of Windows 10 are facing many errors caused by outdated software. It also includes touch-optimized desktop versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote. Web-connected apps based on the new Windows runtime (WinRT). The main focus for Windows RT is running cloud-enabled, touch-enabled, Windows RT helps enable thin and lightweight devices with remarkable battery life.

Windows RT is only available pre-installed on PCs and tablets powered by ARM processors. Windows RT edition (previously known as Windows on ARM or WOA) is a new addition to the Windows family. (Windows 8.1 Enterprise is already preconfigured to support app sideloading, as long as the PC is joined to the domain.) Windows To Go, DirectAccess, BranchCache, AppLocker, VDI enhancements,Īnd Windows 8.1 App deployment are features unique to Windows 8 Enterprise. It includes all of the features in Windows 8.1 Pro plus management, deployment, security, virtualization, and mobility features that IT organizations need to enable new computing scenarios. Windows 8.1 Enterprise edition is available to It includes everything in Windows 8.1 plus a broader set of technologies, such as encryption, virtualization, management, and domain connectivity. Windows 8.1 Pro edition is the best choice for enthusiasts, technology professionals, and businesses. Wiki article show differences in Windows 8.1 features
