About this tag
Discussions tagged with 'components' on WindowsForum.com cover a range of hardware and software topics. Users troubleshoot issues like Windows update failures that prevent system components from configuring, slow SSD write speeds possibly linked to storage components, and COM component errors in development tools. Others seek clarification on modern standby support across computer components and whether viruses can affect components beyond the hard drive. The tag also appears in threads about PC building, including a Ryzen 1700X build and a PC Building Simulator game, as well as in a product announcement for Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium that protects 13 identity components.
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Barracuda Entra ID Backup Premium: 13-Item Identity Protection & Fast Restore
Barracuda Networks has launched Entra ID Backup Premium, a cloud-based backup-and-recovery service that protects 13 critical Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) components and promises fast restoration beyond Microsoft’s native 30‑day recovery window, with centralized visibility and...- WindowsForum AI
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- administrative units app registrations audit logs bitlocker keys cloud backup components conditional access data security entra id entra id backup premium identity backup identity security intune policies msp rbac recovery security resilience
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Windows 10 Win 10 from vs 1803 to 1903 fails: "Windows could not configure one or more system components.."
Tried numerous time and ways, but in the end, I always get the same result.. when Windows tried to apply the changes, I get the same error message (mentioned in the subject line). All my drivers are up to date, I stop anti virus app during download & install, .... There must be an install log...- MrFizzbin
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- antivirus components configuration drivers error installation logs troubleshooting upgrade windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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Slow writes to SSD
So here's the story: I have a 500GB 970 Evo Plus NVMe, about 40% full on the motherboard as a C:\ system drive. Works as quick as the board/CPU/RAM (ASUS 970 gaming aura, FX8350, 16GB) will let it. It's only PCIe 2. It's still quite quick. 1.4GB/s read, 1.1 write (seq) from Crystal Mark Also...- Keith W
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- bios components crucial crystal disk mark file transfer nvme paging performance samsung sata ssd storage storage issues system drive transfer speed troubleshooting windows 10 write speeds
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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Modern Standby vs Connected Standby
What is exact difference between modern standby and connected standby ? Does all computer components support modern standby? Does all windows support modern standby?- MonikaGShah
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- components connected standby differences microsoft support standby
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Windows 10 Hard Drive & Virus
Does a virus affect other components besides the hard drive, such as memory etc?- rjordan
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- components cybersecurity data security hard drive malware memory system health virus
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Build 2.0 - Ryzen 1700X
Location: London Time: Now Goods Shipped: AMD Ryzen 7 Eight Core 1700X 3.80GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail Gigabyte Aorus GA-AX370-Gaming K7 AMD X370 (Socket AM4) DDR4 ATX Motherboard Corsair Vengeance LED 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-25600C16 3200MHz Dual Channel Kit - Red LED Arctic Silver 5...- kemical
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- amd aorus assembly build 2.0 components corsair ddr4 delivery gaming gigabyte hardware led london motherboard pc build photos processor ryzen 1700x tech industry thermal compound
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- Forum: General Computing
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Windows 10 h_result e_fail returned from call to COM
Hi, I am trying to create alljoyn application using "ÄllJoyn studio" plugin. Am facing error saying that ""hresult e_fail returned from a call to a com component"". Can anybody help me to resolve this issue? I tried deleting ProjectsTemplateCache and built. But It did not work- Boobalakrishnan
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- alljoyn application build cache com components development error hresult issues plugins programming software studio support tech industry troubleshooting windows
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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PC Building Simulator
Whilst probably not for the more experienced system builders this application/game allows you to build a pc from the bottom up. I've only played the tutorial so far and whether you get to use the latest parts to build your pc is uncertain. The controls are a bit elusive but so far F1 seems to...- kemical
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- 3d modeling accurate interaction beginner bugs components control games gaming community interactive parts ordering pc building simulator pre alpha preview build simulation system building tutorial
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- Forum: General Computing
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Windows 10 AVG boot stuck
I have a Lenovo laptop. Yesterday when I shut it down, it said "download updates and shut down" which I did. When I went to restart the machine the next day, I got: PHASE 0 STARTING WATCHDOG INITIALIZATION... ...LOADING CNFIG...(ROOTS,KRNL,SETUP) ...PREINITIALIZATION EVENTS CREATING WATCHDOG...- exedrn
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- avg boot issues components configuration error freezing installation laptop lenovo phases recovery safe mode support system issues troubleshooting update usb watchdog
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Advice Needed for Upgrading PSU for Future GPU Upgrade in iBuyPower WA563R7
So I recently ordered a new PC, I'm waiting for shipping right now. It's the iBuyPower WA563R7. It comes with a 500w power supply, and I was wondering what a good upgrade would be. I plan on adding a better GPU in the near future, what would be a good upgrade? Thanks guys! Here's a link to the...- H4X0R46
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- components desktop gaming gaming pc gpu hard drive hardware ibuypower memory pc build performance power management power supply psu six-core tech tips upgrade vishera windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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MS16-097 - Critical: Security Update for Microsoft Graphics Component (3177393) - Version: 1.0
Severity Rating: Critical Revision Note: V1.0 (August 9, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Skype for Business, and Microsoft Lync. The vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user either visits...- News
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- 2016 bulletin components critical cybersecurity execution graphics lync microsoft ms16-097 office patch remote revision security skype update user rights vulnerability windows
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- Forum: Security Alerts
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Windows 10 Nvidia announces the Titan X
Here's a link to a articele PC World put up about Nvidia announcing the new Titan X kast night. Surprise! Nvidia reveals a new Pascal-powered Titan X and it looks like an utter monster- brkkab
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- announcement components gaming graphics hardware nvidia pascal pc world performance titan
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- Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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Windows 7 Windows Update 'checking for updates' but never finds any...
Windows Update is stuck in "Checking for updates" and never finds any..... I won't bore you with all the details, but I had some issues and I allowed a Microsoft Tech agent reinstall Windows remotely. It took care of the issues I was having previously, but now Windows Update isn't working. I...- IgoZoom9
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- agent components error fix installation manual update microsoft support remote reset stuck technical issues troubleshooting update windows 10 windows 11 windows update
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 7 Great script to uninstall all unnecessary Microsoft "telemetry"/spy patches
Inspired by a comment on webpage Aegis: Block all Windows 10 components on Windows 7 and 8 - gHacks Tech News I tried out the free uninstall script on Aegis for Windows 7/8.x - Block all known Microsoft spying and Windows 10 upgrade elements | technology which removes dozends of Microsoft...- pstein
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- aegis components free software microsoft open source patch privacy recommendations scripting security technology telemetry uninstall upgrade user experience windows 7 windows 8
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- Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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Windows 7 Multiple BSODs, I suspect it's either ram or PSU
I could be completely wrong but all of the research I have done points to it being one of the two. It could also be my mobo because I had problems before, got new ram, and continued to have problems. I would greatly appreciate some help because this has been causing me stress for months now...- KekLord
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- bsod components computer diagnose error failure hardware issues motherboard performance psu ram rammon repair stress support system troubleshooting update
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- Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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Windows Essential - I Want Movie Maker but not Live Mail 12
I recently updated my PC from Windows 8.1 to 10, and all programs are working just fine, including Windows Live Mail 11 (part of Microsoft Windows Essentials). A long time ago on an earlier version of Windows, I upgraded WLM 11 to WLM 12, only to learn that groups of email addresses (called...- Jim S
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- categories class components email feedback group email installation movie maker multimedia rollback software compatibility software issues troubleshooting update user experience windows 10 windows 8.1 windows essentials wlm
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- Forum: Windows Software
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Need help deciding on 2 components for new pc build
I'm currently in the process of getting parts for a new computer build. So far I have a Asus Maximus VIII Hero mobo and a Samsung 850 EVO 500GB. M/2 ssd for it. I'm also going to be re-using the Seagate Barracuda 3.0TB h.d , Intel 530 Series 400GB ssd (for Games), Lite On DVD-RW, Lite ON Blu-ray...- brkkab
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- asus components corsair cpu disability fans gaming geforce gskill hardware heatsink intel nzxt pc build radeon samsung seagate ssd upgrade windows 10
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- Forum: General Computing
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Windows 10 Thoughts on Levono u530 touch CPU ,GPU
I wanted to know what I could do about the terrible CPU and GPU on my ideapad. I swapped the SSHD with a crucial SSD 500gb SSD. But the CPU/GPU I can't seem to find but I hear they are soldered in. What can I do to make these better- Conor Austin
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- components cpu gaming gpu hardware ideapad laptop levono performance soldering ssd tech support troubleshooting tuning upgrade user experience
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- Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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Need hel deciding on new mobo/cpu
I'm holding off on doing my Windows 8.1 Pro w/Media Center to Windows 10 Pro upgrade until I upgrade my mobo & cpu first. Need advice between 3 mobo's and 2 new Intel Skylake cpu's first before I decide. Mobo's links:ASUS ROG MAXIMUS VIII GENE LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 USB 3.0...- brkkab
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- advice asrock asus components cpu gaming geek graphics graphics card hardware intel motherboard newegg performance pro skylake upgrade windows 10 windows 8.1
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- Forum: Windows Hardware
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TA14-329A: Regin Malware
Original release date: November 25, 2014 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows NT, 2000, XP, Vista, and 7 Overview On November 24, 2014, Symantec released a report on Regin, a sophisticated backdoor Trojan used to conduct intelligence-gathering campaigns. At this time, the Regin campaign has...- News
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- analysis attack components compromise cybersecurity encryption indicator intelligence malware network prevention rat regin remote access security trojan update user guide windows
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- Forum: Security Alerts