Summary
This compatibility update is a software update that improves the compatibility experience in Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2. Microsoft regularly releases Windows compatibility updates to improve the overall user experience.
This compatibility update is dated April 2014.
This compatibility update is dated April 2014.
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Update information
How to obtain this update
This compatibility update is offered when you upgrade to the release version of Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, or Windows Server 2012 R2.The kinds of problems that are resolved by application compatibility updates
When you try to install and run certain games or applications in Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, or Windows Server 2012 R2, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:- The game, the application, or the driver is installed incorrectly.
- The game, the application, or the driver causes system instability.
- The primary functions of the game, the application, or the firmware do not work correctly.
Applications or devices that experience a change in behavior after you install this update
The following table lists the applications and devices that were included in this cumulative update package. This table also describes the behavior of these applications and devices after you install the update.Compatibility updates trigger several changes in Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2. The following are the most common.
Hard block
This prevents an application that is incompatible with Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, or Windows Server 2012 R2 from running on the system.Note Microsoft enables Windows to put a hard block on a non-Microsoft application only if the manufacturer is notified.
Soft block
This notifies you when a primary function of the application may not work or may cause application instability.Driver block
This may block an existing driver on your computer. When the driver is migrated during the upgrade, an Inbox driver will be installed.Applications and devices that are included in this update
Applications or Devices | Version | Behavior after you install the update |
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Music Stage | 1.6.225.0 | Improves the user experience of the application. |
Chromazone | 1.0.3.0 | Improves the user experience of the application. |
Math Karting | 1.0.0.5 | Improves the user experience of the application. |
Nero 2014 Platinum - Blu-ray Player Chinese | 12.0.20064 | Improves the user experience of the application. |
Office immersive apps | not available | Improves the user experience of the application. |
Baidu Photo Manager (百度相片管家) Sim_Chinese | 2.0.2.100 | Application handles online-only OneDrive smart files correctly. |
Netease Photo Manager (网易相片管家) Sim_Chinese | 1.0.1.8 | Application handles online-only OneDrive smart files correctly. |
Avira apps | 10.* | Blocks application installation. |
ClickArt 400,000 | 1 | Informs the user to reinstall this application after upgrade. |
Final Draft 8 | 8 | Informs the user to reinstall this application after upgrade. |
Junos Pulse Secure Access Service | 3.0.21365 | Informs the user to reinstall this application after upgrade. |
Broadcom Virtual Wireless Adapter | not available | Blocks installation of the driver because it affects system stability. |
VIPRE Internet Security 2014, VIPRE Antivirus 2014 | 7.0.6.2 | Informs the user to reinstall this application after upgrade. |
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
Additional file information
Additional file information for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2
Additional file information for Windows RT 8.1
File property | Value |
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File version | Not applicable |
File size | 725 |
Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 02:56 |
Platform | Not applicable |
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File version | Not applicable |
File size | 725 |
Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 02:56 |
Platform | Not applicable |
File name | Arm_aecfaa4b070673ecfec029e9660f8dcc_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17050_none_8dcc43702d699505.manifest |
File version | Not applicable |
File size | 725 |
Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 02:56 |
Platform | Not applicable |
File name | Arm_c82aecd69dba9863548c604759fcb2e0_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17050_none_ec2934c714edff9f.manifest |
File version | Not applicable |
File size | 725 |
Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 02:56 |
Platform | Not applicable |
File name | Arm_e45636d54d6f8fb52e5565bd4aa7a349_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17050_none_b136dd63969ce1e3.manifest |
File version | Not applicable |
File size | 725 |
Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 02:56 |
Platform | Not applicable |
File name | Arm_microsoft-windows-a..ence-mitigations-c1_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17050_none_a0e0c12b0dce88ce.manifest |
File version | Not applicable |
File size | 3,312 |
Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 02:56 |
Platform | Not applicable |
File name | Arm_microsoft-windows-a..ence-mitigations-c2_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17050_none_a0e1c1750dcda225.manifest |
File version | Not applicable |
File size | 2,558 |
Date (UTC) | 12-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 18:25 |
Platform | Not applicable |
File name | Arm_microsoft-windows-a..ence-mitigations-c3_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17050_none_a0e2c1bf0dccbb7c.manifest |
File version | Not applicable |
File size | 3,310 |
Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 02:56 |
Platform | Not applicable |
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File version | Not applicable |
File size | 2,555 |
Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 02:56 |
Platform | Not applicable |
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File version | Not applicable |
File size | 1,867 |
Date (UTC) | 12-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 18:25 |
Platform | Not applicable |
File name | Update.mum |
File version | Not applicable |
File size | 1,804 |
Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 02:56 |
Platform | Not applicable |
Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows 8.1
File property | Value |
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File name | Update.mum |
File version | Not applicable |
File size | 1,805 |
Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 03:56 |
Platform | Not applicable |
File name | X86_3f6e3db9e16771a430c40339dcae218f_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17050_none_5e629d9729788529.manifest |
File version | Not applicable |
File size | 725 |
Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 03:56 |
Platform | Not applicable |
File name | X86_43c6ce17f1038ecb2f2002736b886701_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17050_none_b7227650c2b8a904.manifest |
File version | Not applicable |
File size | 725 |
Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 03:56 |
Platform | Not applicable |
File name | X86_d5be9c95cffc0e5a63e3b23b1c4d1e22_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17050_none_8329e310f31a370f.manifest |
File version | Not applicable |
File size | 725 |
Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 03:56 |
Platform | Not applicable |
File name | X86_eccebdcecd263b45e1e573ff5a89ac73_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17050_none_9115688d1b7a61ee.manifest |
File version | Not applicable |
File size | 725 |
Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 03:56 |
Platform | Not applicable |
File name | X86_fcc36e2daafa63b41b19c3e506c95c29_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17050_none_1f0479ea9014f8ee.manifest |
File version | Not applicable |
File size | 725 |
Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 03:56 |
Platform | Not applicable |
File name | X86_microsoft-windows-a..ence-mitigations-c1_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17050_none_a0de4ed30dd16a08.manifest |
File version | Not applicable |
File size | 3,312 |
Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 03:56 |
Platform | Not applicable |
File name | X86_microsoft-windows-a..ence-mitigations-c2_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17050_none_a0df4f1d0dd0835f.manifest |
File version | Not applicable |
File size | 2,558 |
Date (UTC) | 12-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 19:15 |
Platform | Not applicable |
File name | X86_microsoft-windows-a..ence-mitigations-c3_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17050_none_a0e04f670dcf9cb6.manifest |
File version | Not applicable |
File size | 3,310 |
Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 03:56 |
Platform | Not applicable |
File name | X86_microsoft-windows-a..ence-mitigations-c4_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17050_none_a0e14fb10dceb60d.manifest |
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File size | 2,552 |
Date (UTC) | 12-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 19:15 |
Platform | Not applicable |
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File version | Not applicable |
File size | 1,867 |
Date (UTC) | 12-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 19:15 |
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Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows 8.1 and of Windows Server 2012 R2
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File size | 729 |
Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 06:49 |
Platform | Not applicable |
File name | Amd64_43c6ce17f1038ecb2f2002736b886701_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17050_none_134111d47b161a3a.manifest |
File version | Not applicable |
File size | 727 |
Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 06:49 |
Platform | Not applicable |
File name | Amd64_8f27935a5c0b0ef3346899773f622d2b_31bf3856ad364e35_6.3.9600.17050_none_6be182a326d96be9.manifest |
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Time (UTC) | 06:49 |
Platform | Not applicable |
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Platform | Not applicable |
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Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
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Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 06:49 |
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Date (UTC) | 12-Mar-2014 |
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Time (UTC) | 06:49 |
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Date (UTC) | 13-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 06:49 |
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Date (UTC) | 12-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 19:12 |
Platform | Not applicable |
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Date (UTC) | 12-Mar-2014 |
Time (UTC) | 19:15 |
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References
For more information about previously released compatibility update for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 in 2014, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
Third-party information disclaimer
2930168 Compatibility update is available for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: March 2014
2917931 Compatibility update is available for Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2: February 2014
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