> We had a similar issue on our lab machines, there was a GPO that we
> created to fix the issue, I need to look in Group Policy though.

I'd be interested to see that if you can take a moment to dig it up.

> And what is so wrong with Windows 8.1? Part of our speed issues were
> resolved by reimaging onto 8.1 Enterprise.

 From a lab management perspective?  It's fine.  I'm just not a fan of 
the UI changes.  Your mileage may vary.

Will