Windows 8.1 interprets my desktop as a laptop.
Windows 8.1 interprets my desktop as a laptop.
It's unusual to see a power bar in the tray indicating a full battery when you don't have any, especially on a desktop. This could be due to a malfunction or misconfiguration. It's not typical for the system to treat it as a battery-powered device. You might want to disable or remove the notification to avoid confusion.
I purchased the key and saved 8.1 from MS directly. I just updated the graphics drivers for my card, though I’ll check if it works after a few restarts. If it does, I’ll follow up here or contact MS again. I configured the power settings for High Performance, but it kept asking how long to keep the screen on when using battery power—this seems confusing.
It clarifies now. Installing the UPS power conditioning/monitoring software is logical. I guess it needs to share the UPS's power status, right?
It's likely something users wish to understand when power is lost, and you can hide the icon if needed.