About this tag
The components tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about hardware and software components in Windows environments. Topics include Microsoft Entra ID backup components, Windows Update service components, and updates that disable or remove specific components like RemoteFX vGPU. Users also troubleshoot issues such as Windows failing to configure system components during version upgrades, slow SSD write performance, and C#/WinRT authoring components for developers. The tag encompasses both system-level components and user-replaceable hardware components in devices like the Mac Pro.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    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
    • Thread
    • administrative units app registrations audit logs barracuda 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
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  2. M

    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...
  3. Keith W

    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
    • Thread
    • 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
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  4. MonikaGShah

    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?
  5. R

    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
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. kemical

    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
    • Thread
    • 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
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: General Computing
  7. B

    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
    • Thread
    • alljoyn application build cache com components development error hresult issues plugins programming software studio support tech industry troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. kemical

    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
    • Thread
    • 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
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: General Computing
  9. E

    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
    • Thread
    • avg boot issues components configuration error freezing installation laptop lenovo phases recovery safe mode support system issues troubleshooting update usb watchdog
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  10. H

    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
    • Thread
    • 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
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  11. News

    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
    • Thread
    • 2016 bulletin components critical cybersecurity execution graphics lync microsoft ms16-097 office patch remote revision security skype update user rights vulnerability windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  12. brkkab

    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
  13. News

    MS16-074 - Important: Security Update for Microsoft Graphics Component (3164036) -...

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (June 14, 2016): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows. The most severe of the vulnerabilities could allow elevation of privilege if a user opens a specially crafted document or visits a...
    • News
    • Thread
    • bulletin components crafted documents elevate fix graphics important june microsoft ms16-074 patch privilege revision security severity rating update vulnerability website windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  14. I

    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
    • Thread
    • agent components error fix installation manual update microsoft support remote reset stuck technical issues troubleshooting update windows 10 windows 11 windows update
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  15. P

    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
    • Thread
    • aegis components free software microsoft open source patch privacy recommendations scripting security spying technology telemetry uninstall upgrade user experience windows 7 windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  16. News

    3137909 - Vulnerabilities in ASP.NET Templates Could Allow Tampering - Version: 1.1

    Revision Note: V1.1 (February 10, 2016): Advisory updated to include download information for Microsoft ASP.NET Web Frameworks, and Tools and Microsoft ASP.NET and Web Tools. This is an informational change only. Summary: Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to provide information about...
    • News
    • Thread
    • 2016 advisory asp.net components development february guidance information microsoft mvc5 mvc6 public versions revision security tampering tools update visual studio vulnerability web frameworks
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
  17. K

    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
    • Thread
    • bsod components computer diagnose error failure hardware issues motherboard performance psu ram rammon repair stress support system troubleshooting update
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
  18. Jim S

    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
    • Thread
    • 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
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Software
  19. brkkab

    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
    • Thread
    • asus components corsair cpu disability fans gaming geforce gskill hardware heatsink intel nzxt pc build radeon samsung seagate ssd upgrade windows 10
    • Replies: 2,221
    • Forum: General Computing
  20. C

    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
    • Thread
    • components cpu gaming gpu hardware ideapad laptop levono performance soldering ssd tech support troubleshooting tuning upgrade user experience
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming