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https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3053711

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Resolution

To resolve the issue, do not create a user account contains the string "user" on the computer.

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Aldo_MX|9 years ago

  Applies to
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  Windows 8.1 with Bing

I'm perplexed that a windows version "with Bing" exist...

HappyTypist|9 years ago

Windows 8.1 with Bing is sold at a very low price with a 100% rebate (I.e it is free).

Google shares ad revenue from bundled searches, if you use Google on Firefox then Mozilla takes 20%. Likewise for Windows OEMs and Apple Safai.

rhino369|9 years ago

It's a free version of Windows with Bing installed as the default search engine. Meant to compete with Chromeos.

TeMPOraL|9 years ago

Oh. That explains a lot.

In the spirit of POC||GTFO, I created a user called "testuser" on my work machine (running Windows 8.1) today, and I couldn't reproduce the problem. It seems the missing "with Bing" part may be responsible...

stevehb|9 years ago

I'm surprised it's not the official name.