About this tag
Discussions tagged 'advanced' on WindowsForum.com cover a range of technical topics including Windows boot issues, file indexing configuration, system crashes during gaming, enterprise deployment with Light Touch, proxy settings in Chrome, Windows 8 task manager features, and C++ STL internals. Users seek help with advanced boot screens, customizing indexer file types, troubleshooting non-BSOD crashes, and configuring network proxies. The tag also appears in threads about advanced system repair tools and advanced Windows features like the Task Manager. These posts reflect users dealing with complex system behaviors and seeking deeper control or understanding of Windows and software settings.
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    Internal scheduler error

    I have had 3-4 bsods these past 3-months. Yesterday, while I was using my laptop, the mouse stopped responding. And by responding, I mean it still moved, but it couldn't scroll. And I know it isn't a problem with my mouse. I decided to restart to see if it Will fix the issue, when suddenly, I...
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    How to deselect all file type from Indexer/Advanced?

    How do I "deselect all" from this File Types list? I only want to index .exe from my portable apps folder; deselecting file types one by one is not an option as there are hundreds. Thanks
    • rs232
    • Thread
    • advanced customization deselect file types indexing portable apps search indexer settings windows 10
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 I need help windows crashing but not blue screen

    I think errors like this should appear as a blue screen right? This happens during playing games high performance or not this happens after a few minutes of game play idk why, I've tried the startup program solution but it didn't fix this error, the game just freezes and then after waiting for...
    • HighScore
    • Thread
    • advanced computer issues crash debugging error freezes games gaming heavy load help maintenance performance repair scan software support system troubleshooting user experience windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. Jawsome

    Windows 7 Can someone help me with my advanced Light touch deployment

    I have the problem details listed in a technet post. Please provide any assistance you can. Link Removed I know this might be over some peoples heads as this fourm is about personal computers and not enterprise deployments but I figured I would give you guys a shot. I cant get it to go.
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    Windows 8 Is Chrome Using Correct Proxy Settings for My Gateway and Private Network?

    Hello I just installed Chrome and under advanced settings it says it is using my computer's proxy setting to connect to the internet. I have a gateway and a private network. is this setting they advise me about(proxy) correct? Thank you Peter
    • Peterr
    • Thread
    • advanced chrome gateway installation internet network private proxy settings
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 window color problem

    Now, my window color looks too old. I have already found its cause. That's because I chose the advanced section, but I don't know how to close the advanced section. Please help me! Thanks!
    • K20606
    • Thread
    • advanced appearance color customization display help problem settings themes window
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Fixing Jerky Scrolling in Windows: Solutions Needed

    I have tried every thing I can think of to fix "jerky scrolling" and cannot fix it. I have gone to "tools" clicked"options", clicked "advanced, clicked "smooth scrolling" but nothing works. This a very frustrating issue , especially when I want to scroll up or down just onr line of text...
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    Windows 7 taskbar network monitor

    I have searched and the answer is probably available but I didn't find anything probably because I didn't use the magic keywords. ---- When I'm online my connections quit working more often than not (I suspect Comcast). I am looking for a monitor that would reside in my taskbar that I...
    • steve broshears
    • Thread
    • advanced comcast connection connectivity monitor network recommendations status taskbar troubleshooting
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  9. kemical

    Windows 7 Unigine 'Heaven' DX11 Benchmark 2.0

    Overview Heaven Benchmark is a DirectX 11 GPU benchmark based on advanced Unigine™ engine from Unigine Corp. It reveals the enchanting magic of floating islands with a tiny village hidden in the cloudy skies. Features Support of DirectX 9, DirectX 10, DirectX 11 and OpenGL Comprehensive use...
    • kemical
    • Thread
    • advanced ati benchmark clouds directx 11 gpu graphics hardware heaven interactive lighting nvidia opengl performance ssao system requirements tessellation unigine visual effects
    • Replies: 32
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
  10. Deafkid88

    Windows 7 Encrypt a Folder

    I'm trying to encrypt a folder on my desktop, right clicking the folder & click Props + advance isn't letting me do so..
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    Windows 7 Having problems installing Windows 7, Windows start for the first time

    I have been trying to install Windows 7 a couple of times and it wont work. The installations completes but when "Windows starts for the first time" should appear nothing happends. I've tried 3 diffrent realeses and none of them have worked but I'm now using one of those release at the moment in...
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    Windows 7 How to change display settings ?

    Hi, I zoomed my display with DPI at 125% (120pixels), but I can't find where fine tuning advanced display settings like in Vista/XP. For example size of fonts in title bar, icons, message windows, etc. Where are these settings in Windows 7 ? Thank you very much
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    Windows Vista Do you feel the need for speed?

    Hi all, I just thought i might put up a post with some performance tweaks to get some more grunt from your vista RC1 OS. Overall I was able to get my a considerable perfomance increase and now vista runs as quick or quicker than XP and is just as stable (or as stable as one could expect from...
    • angrywasp
    • Thread
    • advanced control panel customization drivers gaming graphics indexing internet memory nvidia overclocking pc optimization performance services startup system settings tweaks uac visuals windows vista
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support