https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3053711
(from the link)
Resolution
To resolve the issue, do not create a user account contains the string "user" on the computer.
(from the link)
Resolution
To resolve the issue, do not create a user account contains the string "user" on the computer.
Applies to
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Windows 8.1 with Bing
I'm perplexed that a windows version "with Bing" exist...Google shares ad revenue from bundled searches, if you use Google on Firefox then Mozilla takes 20%. Likewise for Windows OEMs and Apple Safai.
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...