Kernel: Windows 8.1 Extended

An "Extended Kernel" is a community-made modification (specifically, a .dll replacement) that injects modern Windows 10 and Windows 11 API calls directly into the older Windows 8.1 kernel.

: It allows users to keep the faster boot times and lower resource consumption of Windows 8.1 while using modern software. Key Benefits i486/VxKex: Windows 7 API Extensions - GitHub Windows 8.1 Extended Kernel