This issue occurs because Windows 8 Application Launcher node has to retrieve Application names from the Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry device. This hotfix installs an extension to the Windows 8 Application Launcher on the device that returns the friendly names. The ELM’s App Launcher node does not work without this extension.
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Software update information
Windows Update
This update is available from Windows Update.
Download information
The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:Download the package now. For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
119591 How to obtain Microsoft support files from online services Microsoft scanned this file for viruses. Microsoft used the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.
Prerequisites
To apply this update, you must have Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry installed on your computer.
Update replacement information
This update does not replace any other updates.
Status
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
References
For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates