JDK-7177808 : (props) System.getProperty("os.name") returns "Windows NT (unknown)" on Windows 8
  • Type: Enhancement
  • Component: core-libs
  • Sub-Component: java.lang
  • Affected Version: 7u6
  • Priority: P3
  • Status: Closed
  • Resolution: Not an Issue
  • OS: windows_8
  • CPU: x86
  • Submitted: 2012-06-18
  • Updated: 2012-06-21
  • Resolved: 2012-06-21
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Description
System.getProperty("os.name") still return "Windows NT (unknown)" instead of "Windows 8" on win 8 with jdk7u6b13 and jdk7u6b14

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