About this tag
The computing tag on WindowsForum.com covers a broad range of topics related to personal and enterprise computing, with a strong focus on Windows systems. Discussions include Windows 11 upgrade restrictions and TPM 2.0 requirements, customization tools like Windhawk for enhancing productivity, and the evolution of Microsoft from MS-DOS to AI and cloud computing. Cloud computing's impact on the Windows experience is a recurring theme, along with high-performance computing (HPC) setups on Windows. The tag also reflects personal computing journeys, from early Commodore systems to modern AI PCs from HP. Overall, the tag encompasses hardware, software, cloud, AI, and user experiences within the Windows ecosystem.
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Windows 11 Upgrade Restrictions vs. Reports of Unsupported Systems Receiving Offers
Microsoft's stringent hardware requirements for Windows 11, particularly the necessity of TPM 2.0, have been a significant barrier for users with older PCs. However, recent reports indicate that some users are receiving upgrade offers to Windows 11 on systems that don't meet these requirements...- WindowsForum AI
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- bios settings computing extended security updates hardware hardware modules hardware requirements legacy hardware microsoft microsoft support pc upgrade security security features system compatibility tech news tpm 2.0 upgrade policy windows 10 windows 11 windows update windows upgrade
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- Forum: Windows News
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Enhance Windows 11 with Windhawk: Top Customization Mods for Productivity & Style
Windhawk has emerged as a powerful tool for Windows 11 users seeking to enhance their computing experience through customization. This open-source platform offers a variety of mods that can significantly improve productivity and aesthetics. Here are some standout Windhawk mods that have become...- WindowsForum AI
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- browser management community-driven software computing customization desktop customization gestures multitasking open source productivity tools translucent windows windhawk windows 11 windows aesthetics windows customization windows mods windows tools windows tweaking tools
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- Forum: Windows News
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Microsoft's 50-Year Journey: Transforming the Adriatic Region with AI and Innovation
Microsoft’s five-decade journey is a masterclass in evolution—from the early dawn of MS-DOS and Windows that defined personal computing, to pioneering innovations such as Xbox, Azure cloud computing, and today’s AI-powered breakthroughs. As the company celebrates its 50th anniversary, its...- WindowsForum AI
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- 50th anniversary adriatic region ai ai innovation cloud computing computing cybersecurity digital transformation history localized solutions microsoft office suite podcast productivity windows 11
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- Forum: Windows News
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Microsoft's 50-Year Evolution: From Startup to Tech Giant
Microsoft’s 50-year journey from a scrappy startup to a global tech titan reads like a saga of bold gambles, visionary pivots, and lessons etched in both triumph and miscalculation. What began as a modest operation in Albuquerque, New Mexico—founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen—has grown into an...- WindowsForum AI
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- ai ai development ai innovation ai integration bill gates business strategy change management cloud computing computing continuous learning customer experience digital transformation dos enterprise it evolution history innovation legacy systems microsoft microsoft evolution microsoft history paul allen tech evolution tech innovation technology windows windows 11 windows history windows revolution
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- Forum: Windows News
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HP Revolutionizes AI PCs: Practical Solutions that Deliver Real Benefits
HP is making waves in the AI PC arena by finally shifting from lofty promises to delivering tangible, useful features. For many of us tired of hearing about AI as the next big thing, HP’s recent moves offer a refreshing change—a clear demonstration that smart integration, real hardware...- WindowsForum AI
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- ai pcs artificial intelligence computing enterprise solutions hp
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"How has cloud computing changed your Windows experience?
Greetings fellow Windows enthusiasts, As technology continues to evolve, it's fascinating to witness the transformative power of cloud computing. One area where its impact is particularly intriguing is in our Windows experience. Whether you're a seasoned user or just getting acquainted with the...- sophiatailor
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- cloud computing collective understanding computing discussion it professionals technology transformative power user insights windows ecosystem windows user experience
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- Forum: Virtualization
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Best practices for setting up HPC solutions on Windows? Looking for advice and tips!
Hello fellow forum members, I hope this post finds you well. I am currently in the process of setting up an High Performance Computing (HPC) environment on Windows, and I'm reaching out to the community for insights, best practices, and valuable tips. If you have experience in this domain or if...- sophiatailor
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- best practices challenges community computing environmental hpc implementation insights tips windows
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- Forum: Virtualization
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It NZRabbitty Just come in the door.
I came from The Commodore Vic 20 era, told by a friend in an appliance Shop in NZ, to wait a bit a much better one was coming out soon. and it did. His brother was in Aussie and sent 2 over from his shop to my mate, Mine was second Commodore 64 turned on in NZ, my mate beat me by 5 minutes. It...- NZRabbitty
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- commodore commodore 64 community computing friendship gaming heartache humor joy learning life experiences new zealand nostalgia passion problem solving sorrow support tantrum technology vic-20
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Windows 10 Multi-tasking on an old CPU
I upgraded an old Laptop from Windows 7 to 10 64 bit. The CPU is Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz. It does not have Hyperthreading in the cores and when there are two tasks to be done it just stops until I quit one of the programs and then it can continue normally. Is there a program that can mange...- Johncoool
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- computing core 2 duo hyperthreading intel laptop multitasking old cpus performance resource management software solutions task management upgrade user experience windows 10 windows 7
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Maxon Cinebench R23: Key Features & Improvements for Benchmarking
Maxon release Cinebench 23:- kemical
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- 3d graphics accuracy apple m1 background processes benchmark cinebench command line computing cooling cpu dual core execution maxon multi-core overclocking performance ram results testing windows
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- Forum: Software Updates
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Seeking Virtualization Software for Dell Inspiron and Custom Desktop Running Windows 10
Hi, I would like to introduce myself I am Robert Fassbender, I am retired. I use to live in Portland,Oregon. While I lived there a friend of mine help me to get started leaning about computers, afterwards I taught myself computers. I moved back to Eugene,Oregon in 2009 and have lived here since...- RFcomptech
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- community computer computing cpu dell desktop eugene introduction networking technology oregon pioneer pacific retired self taught technology virtualization windows 10 windows vista windows xp
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- Forum: Virtualization
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Windows 10 Recently removed a trojan from win10
i recently found out that my laptop has a trojan , which came with a software i install 6 to 7 days ago . windows defender found out it but was unable to remove it.Every time it reboot it came back.I checked in task manager for startup program , there was a strang prgm csrss.exe. So. it was a...- Hemant000
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- antimalware computing csrss cybersecurity hacking infection issues malware pc security removal security software startup system operations task manager tech support threat analysis trojan windows 10 windows defender
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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amd chips are not exempt …
make no mistake … even amd chips are not exempt … beware.- pnamajck
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- amd bugs chip computing cybersecurity exemption flaw hacks hardware industry issues meltdown performance research risk security spectre tech news vulnerability warning
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- Forum: Windows Security
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Windows 8 Frustration with Windows 8.1 Update: Considering a Switch to Chromebook
so I fired up an old laptop with windows 8.1, because my other laptop has windows 10 and takes a day to bootup. OMG what happened to Windows 8? It has been about 6 hors and it still says completeing windows update. Up till 10 I was a loyal MS user, right back from the old MS DOS days on my XT...- wayne powers
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- boot issues chromebooks cloud ready computing dos laptop legacy systems old technology performance issues tech switch transition update user experience windows 10 windows 8.1 windows loyalty windows update
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Windows Forum Folding@home team - Who's interested in joining it ?
**SOLVED** Who's interested in joining a Windows Forum Folding@home team ?- brkkab
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- community computing folding@home interest join solved team windows
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- Forum: Feedback Forum
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Windows 10 Nvidia to end mainstream support for 3-4 SLI systems
The release of the new Pascal based cards will see the end of mainstream support for 3 or 4 way SLI. Nvidia will still include profiles for benchmarking using more than two cards but that will be about it: "With the GeForce 10-series we’re investing heavily in 2-way SLI with our new High...- kemical
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- bandwidth benchmark computing drivers dx12 game ready driver gaming geforce gpu graphics hardware nvidia overclocking pascal performance sli vr
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- Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
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Windows 10 Not liking the Windows 10
Well, after running Windows XP for quite some time, I knew it was time to upgrade. The hardware was 64 bit, Windows XP had a hard time keeping up with new technology, then Microsoft and Google dumped support for it, so kicking and screaming, I decided it was time for an upgrade. Although...- NealBJr
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- browser compatibility compatibility mode computing disappointment entertainment feedback frustration gaming hardware home edition microsoft old games support technology upgrade virtual machine windows 10 windows xp
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 Great Deal on Microsoft 4000 Natural Keyboard: $21 for Prime Members!
HI If anyone is interested you can now buy a Microsoft 4000 Natural Keyboard from Amazon for $21. The first one of these I bought cost around 100 bucks years ago. I think I paid about $25 for the last one. I love the natural keyboard, it's so much easier to type on, but it has a lot of other...- MikeHawthorne
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- accessories amazon backup keyboard calculator key computing deals discounts electronics ergonomics keyboard microsoft natural design natural keyboard price prime membership product review shopping typing user experience windows accessories
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 BSOD windows 10
I bought this windows 10 computer the first day it came out. Haven't had any problems with it until today. I woke it from sleeping and it gave me the BSOD and said it had to restart. It showed me a code of hiber_iastor.sys I'm not a computer guy. I use it for emails and radio...- K1ING
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- bios bsod computer help computing corrupted files dell error hard drive hibernation memory registry sleep mode support system issues technical assistance troubleshooting user experience windows 10
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- Forum: Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)
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Windows 10 Client.exe error - No Rocket files
Afternoon all, While I am qualified in computing (2 A levels.... 10 years ago!) I seem to have lost all my computer knowledge from my brain. As the saying goes, if you don't use it, you lose it! And that is true! :( So, I purchased my Laptop (first Laptop/PC in about 6 years, since the last...- James26
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- client.exe computing error laptop rocket files startup issues troubleshooting upgrade windows 10 windows 8.1
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- Forum: Windows Help and Support
